Folding Bikes Blog
Stories, tutorials, and advice from the Montague Bikes team.
Riding North Dakota with Brent Rose
Brent Rose has spent the better part of the last year traveling the US in a tricked out van with a the latest tech and gadgets for living a lavish #vanlife. One piece of gear on board is a Montague X90 folding mountain bike. Having a fully capable mountain bike that...
Desde Lejos – Touring Central America on Montagues
Brandy and Lewis were living comfortable lives in NYC when they decided to leave it all behind and see the world by bicycle. "I desired to put the office life on hold for a while. Can't this wait 'til I'm old? Can't I live while I'm young?" says Brandy. "So my husband...
Montague at Interbike 2016 – Recap
Interbike is North America's largest bicycle trade show which takes place in Las Vegas Nevada each year in September. Montague was there exhibiting their latest folding bikes and showing off the upcoming aftermarket version of the RackStand. Flying into Las Vegas is...
Montague at Eurobike 2016 – Recap
The end of August bring the Eurobike Show. Each year manufacturers, distributors, press and all manner of bicycle industry professionals gather in Friedrichshafen, Germany for one of the largest bicycle trade shows in the world. Montague was there to show off the...
Harold Parker State Forest on the Paratrooper Elite
There's nothing better on a summer weekend than leaving behind the everyday hustle and heading into the woods with a mountain bike. Being away from the city, closer to nature with only the sounds of birds chirping, tires rolling on the trail, and the buzz of freehubs...
Montague Expands Official Park&Pedal Program with State of Massachusetts
Last spring Montague Bikes worked with the state of Massachusetts to establish the nation's first official Park&Pedal program. The multi-modal commuting network encourages car commuters to park outside the city and cycle the second half of their journey. It...
Touring the Spanish Pyrenees on a Montague
Michael Eloy is a bicycle tour guide in France. Most days you'll find him guiding cyclists through the most scenic rides of Provence, but he occasionally takes time off to explore new routes on his Montague folding bike. He recently returned from a solo bike tour...
Folding Bikes in the USA – Featured Montague Dealers
With the popularity of folding bikes in the US growing, we want to give you a glimpse of how Montague bikes are used in cities all over the country, show you the best riding spots around the country, and feature our best dealers in each region. The best way to buy a...
Adjusting Belt Tension with an Eccentric Bottom Bracket
The Allston is the first Montague folding bike to offer a carbon belt drive in place of a traditional chain. The Gates belt combined with a Shimano Alfine 11 speed internal gear hub provides a quiet, clean, and nearly maintenance free drivetrain. Proper tension on the...
Taipei Cycle Show Recap 2016
Earlier this month the largest bicycle trade show in Asia took place in Taipei Taiwan. Montague made their way over to to the Taipei Cycle Show to exhibit their full-size folding bikes, visit with distributors and suppliers from around the globe, and check in on the...
The Advantages of 27.5″ Mountain Bike Wheels
In recent years the mountain bike industry has seen a variety of different wheel and tire sizes gain popularity - 29", 27.5", fat bikes, 27.5" PLUS. As the dust settles, many have come to the conclusion that 27.5" wheels are here to stay. They offer the best of both...
Montague in the Dawu Super Cup Triathlon
Ryan Wang is a member of the Airborne Division of the Taiwan ROC Army. This real life paratrooper is also the proud owner of a Montague Paratrooper folding bike he's customized with top of the line components. Ryan recently competed in the Dawu Super Cup Triathlon on...
Mixed Surface Ride on a Custom Montague FIT
The FIT frameset available from Montague allows you to build one of their world famous folding bike frames with any components you'd like. With disc brake compatibility and clearance for up to a 32mm tire, it's perfect for your next gravel or endurance road bike. My...
What’s New: A Guide to 2016 Montague Pavement Bikes
Montague is excited to present a completely re-designed folding bike line for 2016. In addition to brand new folding technology, 2016 Montague bikes feature new accessories, updated specs, and a fresh new look. Here's a quick overview of what's new with our Pavement...
2015 Cyclist Holiday Gift Guide
Regardless of what holiday you celebrate, you'll probably find yourself giving a few gifts this time of year. If you're wondering what to get for the cyclist in your life, we have some suggestions based on our favorite products. Cycling Themed Espresso or Coffee Cups...
Gizmodo’s Brent Rose on ‘Connected States’ Tour with Montague X90
Brent Rose is a lead tech writer at Gizmodo, one of the most popular design and technology blogs in the world. He has set out on what he's calling the Connected States tour, living in a high tech van upgraded with the latest gadgets, and in search of stories. Science...
What I’ve Learned Bike Commuting in Boston
It's been almost a year since my first day at Montague and after 9 months of commuting by bike, I think it's time to take stock of what I've learned from the experience. First, I should clarify that by no means does working at a bicycle company automatically make you...
Riding the New Paratrooper Elite – 2016 Preview
The release of the 2016 Montague bike line in the US is just around the corner. Here's a look at the brand new Paratrooper Elite, our new 27.5" wheel, high end mountain bike model. The Paratrooper Elite is equipped with a Shimano XT drivetrain, Shimano XT hydraulic...
