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Montague Folding Bicycles
- Setting the Standard for Bikes that Fold Worldwide -
Performance, Portable, & Affordable
The Montague Corporation, headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a company devoted to the design and production of bicycles that incorporate Folding Integrated Technology (F.I.T.™), a revolutionary system deemed to be one of the next-generation trends in the bicycle industry.
Montague bicycles are different from all others. In addition to their innovative technology, their folding bikes were designed with the philosophy that performance comes first - the folding aspect is secondary. Most people in the bike industry agree that bicycles of the future will fold, but that is where the agreement ends. They design full-size, high-performance bicycles that fold, not folding bicycles.
Other folding bike manufacturers compromise on the ride quality of the bike when they use small "circus-style" wheels. Montague is different; their bikes use standard, full-size wheels that millions of bikes use all around the globe. These wheel sizes have been chosen by a countless number of riders and all major bike companies because they offer by far the best stability, rolling resistance, and obstacle clearance.
A WORD ON SMALL WHEEL "CIRCUS STYLE" FOLDING BIKES: Small wheels offer, well, small performance. When compared to standard bicycle wheels, the small wheels found on most folding bikes sink into smaller potholes, offer less stability, create more rolling resistance, force you to use an increased gearing ratio to go the same speed, and when you get a flat tire, tubes are not readily available at any bike shop.
Bicycle Folding System
Have you ever noticed how most folding bikes look like someone took a hacksaw and cut them in half and added a hinge to allow them to fold? Not very imaginative, and certainly not very good for the ride quality (when a tube is cut in half, it loses its torsional rigidity, making the bike ride like a wet noodle!).
The patented F.I.T.™ system developed by Montague engineers, and found on all their bikes, uses a system that does not cut any tubes in half. In fact, when looking at their bikes, it is not immediately clear how they fold, or even that they fold at all. They use a patented Concentrus™ system, which is a tube within a tube design that actually strengthens the frame by incorporating technology found on some high performance, dual suspension mountain bikes.
This technology was developed by Montague for military use and is covered under numerous patents worldwide.
No tools are required to fold and unfold Montague bicycles. Simply remove the front wheel and unlock one frame quick release. This can be done in a matter of seconds allowing the bike to be stored with ease in your car trunk, boat, plane, closet, or anywhere else you stash your gear.
Folding Bike Frames
Montague engineers don't stop after designing great frame geometries.
Materials used in frame construction are equally important. So their engineers, looking to the aircraft industry, have developed state of the art custom drawn 7005 series, aircraft grade aluminum tubing that is used on every bike they sell. Sure, it would be easier and less expensive to use the same old round steel tubes that everyone else uses, but then their bikes would ride just like everyone else's, an option we just can't accept.
Their trend-setting frame materials are then welded together in a state of the art welding facility making a frame that is stiff both laterally and in torsion. Finally, their frames are finished with a 5-layer anti-corrosion finishing process allowing them to last longer and look better. All this adds up to a frame that will last a lifetime.
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When choosing your Montague Bike
One of the best ways to narrow down the options is to consider the type of riding you intend to do. This will help you find a bike that has all the features you need to make your journey as pleasant as possible. Montague offers 4 different bike models which are great for a variety of different riding environments. All their models fold using Montague’s patented folding system. To decide which bike best fits your needs you will want to evaluate what kind of riding you will be doing:
DX Crossover - If you’re looking for a bike that’s tough enough for the back roads but perfect for city streets, our DX Crossover Bike will satisfy your hunger to ride. The DX is a great all-around bike for anyone who wants a comfortable ride at an unbeatable price.
CX Comfort - Meeting your friend for coffee? Hitting the trails at noon? The CX Comfort Bike is the one for you. This bike is built for versatility and comfort while providing you with mountain bike performance.
MX Mountain - Rugged and rough, the MX Mountain Bike tackles the trails aggressively yet effortlessly. This bike will give you the performance edge you need while attacking the most arduous of mountains.
Paratrooper - Designed to endure almost any terrain at high speed, the Paratrooper Mountain Bikes will get you to the middle of nowhere with stealth operation and zero fuel requirements. These bikes are strong as tanks, light as a day pack.
Conversion Kits Available
We can readily upgrade your Montague or Swiss Bike with a Bionx electric power conversion kit, call for details and see our Bionx conversion kits page!
Folding Bike Demonstration
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