FOLDING BIKES BLOG
Stories, tutorials, and advice from the Montague Bikes team.Electric bikes 101
We recently returned from Eurobike, the largest bike industry trade show in the world, and one of the primary themes that dominated the show was E-bikes. What Are E-Bikes Put simply, e-bikes are bicycles assisted by an electric motor, most of which travel at a speeds...
Eurobike 2010 Wrap Up
Eurobike Highlights Despite the 12+ hour days, 7 hour plane ride to Germany and mountain of e-mail to respond to upon getting home, having the opportunity to go to Eurobike, the largest bicycle industry trade show in the world, was more than worth it. It's nearly...
Eurobike 2010 Setup and Day 1
If you follow us on Twitter or are a fan on our Facebook page then you likely know that we are attending Eurobike in Germany, the largest bicycle trade show in the world with more than 40,000 people expected to attend over four days. After a long flight to Germany,...
“There is no such thing as bad weather, just bad equipment”
I want Scott Christy, one of our faithful Montague folding bike riders, to be my mentor. He currently lives in Alaska with his wife and his two kids: his airplane and his Montague mountain bike. When he offered to send me some pictures of his plane and bike (now...
What is #bikeschool?
I've got one of our Twitter friends @bikerly to thank for this post. He, along with @lovingthebike and @egggman (yep, 3) Tweeted at the end of July about a #secretevilplan, and that's how #bikeschool was born. What is this #secretevilplan, you ask? It's... “Short...
“Tricked Out” Boston Single Speed
This is WAY too cool not to share. Mark, one Montague rider who knows how to customize a bike, sent us an e-mail with a picture of his Montague Boston single speed that he customized on his own (since our bikes have industry standard components, this is simple and...
“How Do I…”: FAQ’s from folding bike Technical Support
The technical support squad here at Montague Corp. gets a lot of questions that begin with "How do I...." so we decided to post on our blog just How You accomplish these things. (Not that we don't like hearing from you, so feel free to keep calling!) 1. How do I...
The Hills Are Alive Folding Bike Tour
One of my favorite parts of my job is getting to meet and interact with people that share their incredible experiences and accomplishments. It's always such an inspiration to get out and do something, and after every story from a Montague bike rider, I feel ready to...
Recognize These Guys?
We think all Montague bike owners are famous but here are a few that have made celebrity status! David Byrne: Arrrrnold Schwarzenegger: General Wesley Clark: Mr. Robert Downy Junior (aka Ironman) Val Kilmer: Is that Pierce Brosnan? No...it's..it's.. And look at that...
Ride Report: Tri State Trek 2010 on the FIT folding bike
It now being Friday, I was able to catch up on some much needed sleep and work on replenishing my system with coffee and water, and I can now look back on the Tri State Trek with a semi-clear mind. Day One The ride started off a little rocky-I stayed up late the night...
Following Kate Down The Iron Curtain Trail
We have had the very special opportunity to follow Kate Trennery as she rides her Montague folding bike down the Iron Curtain Trail from Travemünde, Germany to the Danube River. Kate is a Junior History and Media Studies dual major at Carleton College in Northfield,...
New Fun Fashions for the Style-Conscious Folding Bike Rider
Ladies: are you style-conscious on your bike? Kudos to my step-mom, Sara Walker, for finding these fabulous cycling accessories! Who says you have to sacrifice style while cycling?! These fun colored accessories will certainly turn some heads this summer. Though...
Does the Tour de France Need a Montague Paratrooper Instead?!
In the New York Times article "Riders Limp Into Perilous Stage of Tour," Juliet Macur details the various bumps, bruises, sprains, broken bones, and shattered dreams of the world's greatest riders. Most of the Tour's favorites took a tumble during the first and...
Why buy a folding bike?
I've been riding bikes for about 35 years and up until a few years ago I had never heard of a folding bike though they've been around for a long, long time. Of course, like just about anything, technology has led to all kinds of advancements in cycling and folding...
Spain and the Netherlands Go Head-To-Head
With the excitement of the World Cup behind us and a heartfelt congratulations to both Spain and the Netherlands for a well played game, it's a good time to revisit our recent blog posts about cycling in these two countries. The competition between the countries is...
What’s Your Favorite Charity to Support with Cycling?
What is your favorite charity, cause to support or fundraiser?! Of course we'd love to hear about how you use your bike to better your community and fight for your cause, but that's only one part of the fundraising community! We want the cycling community to be...
8 iPhone Apps for the Cyclist and Bike Commuter
If you are one of the millions of Americans who is permanently attached to their iPhone then you may have already heard of many of these "apps" that have proven to be a fantastic tool in the adventure and cycling worlds. These apps range from heart rate and cadence...
Boston’s MBTA expands Bike Coach program to give cyclists more traveling options!
Who needs bike coaches when you have a Montague Folding Bike? Still, we fully appreciate the extra portability and convenience of the The Bike Coach rail cars that are available on the MBTA Newburyport and Rockport commuter rail lines on weekends and holidays. These...
