FOLDING BIKES BLOG
Stories, tutorials, and advice from the Montague Bikes team.
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...
Remembering Summer: Cape Cod on a Montague
While autumn has a firm grasp on us now, a few short weeks ago we were still riding our bikes in shorts and t-shirts. Many of the coastal towns of New England have wonderful bike routes along their beaches, boardwalks, and historic pathways. During our last glimpse of...
#MontagueHalloween Photo Contest
Halloween is just around the corner. Is your costume ready yet? Between now and October 31st, 2015, post a photo on social media with your Montague bike while in a costume (either you dress up or "dress up" your bike), use the hashtag #MontagueHalloween, and you'll be...
Bikepacking on the New Paratrooper Highline
This past weekend I had the opportunity to put the new Paratrooper Highline to the test on a bikepacking trip in Vermont. The Highline is one of two folding mountain bikes in Montague's 2016 line with 27.5" wheels. This is the first time the larger wheel size has been...
Chainring Wear – Time for a Narrow Wide Ring
Drive train parts wear out. They're constantly moving. getting dirty, rubbing together, and inevitably they need replacing. I recently noticed that my chainring was worn to the point of being misshapen. You can see the teeth come to an extreme point, and the valleys...
Dropper Seat Posts Explained
The newest craze in the mountain bike industry is the dropper seatpost - a post that can be raised or lowered while riding with the push of a button. It's certainly not a new concept as XC riders have been manually lowering their seats before descents for years, and...
Interbike 2015 Recap & New Bike Preview
Interbike is North America's premier bicycle industry trade show. Each fall the leading manufacturers, retailers, and cycle media gather in Las Vegas, Nevada for a look at the latest trends and new products for the coming year. Montague presented their fully...
Eurobike 2015 Recap: Montague Takes Home Award
Last week was the 2015 Eurobike Show in Friedrichshafen, Germany, the largest bicycle tradeshow in the world. Montague made the journey over and exhibited the all new 2016 folding bike line. This was the first time the new bikes, and the new RackStand™ system was seen...
Montague Launches Official Park&Pedal Program
Here at Montague Bikes we've been encouraging the concept of Park&Pedal commuting for many years. If you normally drive to work and your commute is too long to do entirely by bike, park half way or a reasonable distance from work and ride the remainder. It...
Installing a Kickstand on a Montague
Update: Starting in 2016, the geometry of Montague mountain bike frames has changed to accommodate 27.5" wheels and larger tires. As a result, a standard kickstand like the one shown below cannot fit directly behind the bottom bracket. A kickstand that mounts farther...
