FOLDING BIKES BLOG
Stories, tutorials, and advice from the Montague Bikes team.
Copenhagen to Prague on Montague Bikes
Jack and Lynette are Montague folding bike owners from California. They recently were outfitted with Montague Navigators by our Los Angeles area dealer, Electric Bikes LA. Their first order of business was a 735 mile, 3 week bike tour from Copenhagen, Denmark to...
Montague Photos from Around the World
With Montague bikes sold in over 25 countries and their folding design allowing for easy travel, we see some amazing photos of Montagues all over the world. We're always impressed with the various uses, travels and amazing locations they end up in. Here are some of...
Montague at Eurobike 2017 – Recap
Eurobike! It's one of the most exciting weeks on the calendar each year for many in the bike industry and for bike lovers lucky enough to make their way to southern Germany to attend. As one of the largest bicycle trade shows in the world, Eurobike attracts companies,...
Family Riding in Nantucket
Just got back from a great family riding weekend in Nantucket. What a great island for a bicycle vacation. Our Montague Navigator, Crosstown and Boston were amazing companions to explore Nantucket. This island is small and riding our Montague was the best way to enjoy...
Road and Gravel on a Custom FIT
There is no better travel companion than a bicycle. When I'm heading out on a weekend excursion, a few days by the beach, or even a camping trip, my first thought is "Which bike should I bring?". Heading up to Maine last week for some R&R was a perfect opportunity...
New HQ for Montague Australia
Velomania, the official Montague distributor for Australia, recently built a brand new showroom and workshop. The location is a full service bike shop offering repairs, accessories, and the complete line of Montague folding bikes for sale on site. The modern space is...
Riding (and Flying) the Pacific Northwest with a Montague
Bill Whitney is a pilot living in central Washington, an area of lush forests, picturesque views in remote destinations, and great mountain bike trails. He regularly combines a Montague folding bike with his Cessna 170 to explore the area. The unique design of...
Riding Moab on a Montague Folding Bike
In southern Utah is a small city with a big reputation in the world of mountain biking; Moab. Riders come from all over to ride the world class trails the area has to offer. The famous Slick Rock Trail is just outside town, with Arches National Park to the north...
From Genoa to Jerusalem on a Montague Bike
Montague folding bikes can be found all over the world, and due to the versatility provided by their folding design they're often the bike of choice for touring. One Montague rider undertook a journey from Genoa, Italy all the way to Jerusalem, Israel on his Montague...
Taipei Cycle Show Recap 2017
The Taipei Cycle Show, one of Asia's largest bicycle trade shows, took place in Taiwan last month. The event is a massive gathering of bike industry professionals; everyone from manufacturers and designers to distributors, retailers, and press. It serves as an...
How To: Patch a Tube
An essential skill for any cyclist is the ability to fix a flat tire. If you can, you'll almost never get stranded on a ride. Some cyclists carry a new tube while others prefer the weight and space savings of a patch kit. I often carry both. Patching your tubes can...
Winter Cycling Check List
There's no reason winter should stop you from riding your bike. Whether you normally get in the saddle for commuting, fitness, or pleasure, you can still have comfortable and enjoyable rides even in cold weather. Here are some necessities to prepare you and your bike...
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...
