Oct 14, 2015 | Lifestyle, Recreation, Travel |
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...
Sep 8, 2015 | Adventure, Events, Travel |
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...
Jul 8, 2015 | Maintenance, Tutorial |
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...
Jul 7, 2015 | Adventure, Recreation |
Over the 4th of July weekend we had the opportunity to take out a few Montague folding mountain bikes and put them to the test at Great Brook Farm State Park in Carlisle, Massachusetts. Located about 45 minutes Northwest of Boston, the park makes for a great day trip...
Apr 21, 2015 | Commute, Lifestyle |
I’ve always been impressed by people biking to work regardless of how bad the weather is. Since I’m not really a ‘morning person’ and usually take a long time to wake up both physically and mentally, I used to commute by bus. It doesn’t...