FOLDING BIKES BLOG
Stories, tutorials, and advice from the Montague Bikes team.Montague Custom Build: Time Lapse
Montague folding frame sets are finally in stock! People like to have things their way, and for the first time, you can have your folding bike just the way you want it. Other folding bikes use small wheels, and several proprietary parts, limiting your ability to...
En bici por la nieve
¡Esta semana ha vuelto a nevar un montón en Cambrigde! No voy a negar que no eche de menos el solecito, pero la verdad es que no me canso de la nieve. La ciudad esta preciosa vestida de blanco. La peor parte se la ha llevado mi bici. Aunque las carreteras y las...
Montague Bikes… ¡ahora en español!
Buenas! Me llamo Marta Choya y recientemente me he incorporado a la empresa Montague Folding Bikes, situada en Cambridge, Massachusetts. Montague produce bicicletas plegables de tamaño completo, por lo que la puedes llevar fácilmente a cualquier escapada en la que...
The Who on Tour with Montague Bikes
It's no secret that Montague folding bikes are great to travel with. And when your occupation has you traveling constantly, a Montague bike can make a great companion on the road. When that occupation is touring with one of the greatest British rock bands of all time,...
Bikes Not Bombs & Montague
We did our "spring cleaning" at the Montague headquarters a little early this year. In the process of organizing, we gathered up a truckload of bikes, frames, and components to donate to a wonderful organization here in Boston called Bikes Not Bombs. Located in...
Montague Quick Release Fender Installation
Two of our folding bike models, the Navigator and the Boston 8, feature quick release fenders on the front and rear. Fenders are an absolute necessity if you're riding in foul weather, but even a wet road after the rain can leave you with soggy shoes and pants if you...
Montague Overhaul VIII: Saddles and Saddle Position
Over the past few weeks, I've given you a step by step look at building a completely custom, fixed gear folding bike. Today I'm going to put the finishing touches on with a new seatpost and saddle, and talk a bit about proper saddle positioning. Saddles are perhaps...
Fixed Foot Retention: STRAPS
Last time we checked out traditional toe clips and straps as one option for foot retention. Another option, which has become very popular for fixed riding in the last few years, are velcro foot straps. The system was originally designed by the guys at Hold Fast in...
Montague Overhaul VII: Fixed Foot Retention
In putting the final touches on my custom Montague Boston folding bike, I had to decide what type of foot retention to use. On a fixed gear, you can control your speed and slow down simply by slowing your cadence. By putting back pressure on the pedals, you can slow...
Montague Overhaul VI: Brakes
I'm nearing the end of my custom Montague build. Most of the parts are in place and it's now time to install a brake. Fixed gear bikes give you a tremendous amount of control with just your legs. You can easily regulate your speed and come to a stop without even...
Montague Overhaul V: Track Cogs and Chains
Fixed gears have been popular as winter commuter bikes for years. Long before messenger culture brought them to the limelight in the early 2000's, hardened winter riders chose them for their simplicity and added control in bad conditions. For the last two years, a...
2013’s New Year’s Revolutions
2013 promises to be a great year. It's the first time in 26 years (since 1987), that the year has no repeating numbers. In the Chinese calendar, 2013 is the year of the snake. And Montague has some exciting things planned for 2013... Folding Frames At long...
Montague Overhaul IV: BB and Cranks
I'm right in the middle of rebuilding a Montague Boston as a fixed gear commuter. With all standard components, Montague bikes are really the only folding bikes out there that can be fully customized with any parts you want. I've stripped the frame down to the bare...
Montague Boston Overhaul III: Wheels!
The next step for my custom Montague folding bike is a new wheelset. With horizontal, track style dropouts, and 120mm hub spacing, the Boston is made specifically for use as a single speed. The stock version comes with a flip flop hub; a freewheel on one side, a fixed...
Montague Boston Overhaul II: Headset
If you're anything like me, working on your bike is half the fun of owning it. Sure, you can have a bike shop do maintenance for you, and if it's a big job requiring specialty tools, this might be a good idea. For me, I want to know every part of my bike inside and...
Montague Boston Overhaul: Going Custom
My everyday commuter is a Montague Boston, a simple, lightweight singlespeed that can take a beating and keep rolling. Riding through a winter in New England takes a serious toll on a bicycle and this one has been through two. The constant moisture, sand, and road...
Going Clipless III: Stylish Shoes
We've talked about getting started with clipless pedals, we've talked about different pedal options, now it's time to look at shoes. I've been riding with Sidi mountain bike shoes, and I'm quite happy with them thus far. They have a very stiff sole (ideal for power...
Going Clipless II: Platform/Clipless Combo
Last week I shared my experience with switching to clipless pedals. I'm still thoroughly enjoying that extra connection to the bike, the added control and efficiency. If you recall, I had chosen a pedal, the Crank Brothers Egg Beater, which uses a very minimal design....
