Folding Bike Blog by Montague

Cycling Poster Contest Sends 5th Grader to Bike Summit

Montague Bikes — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:30:21 +0000

For the last three years, Saris Cycling Group has held a bicycling themed poster contest during National Bike Month. This years contest had over 500 elementary schools from 27 different states participating. Students were challenged to make posters that illustrate the theme, “Bikes Make Life Better”. After more than 2,600 votes were cast from individuals [...]

Bike to Work Week

Montague Bikes — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:55:56 +0000

Springtime has solidly established itself. It’s not going anywhere. The weather is beautiful, and if winter riding wasn’t for you, now is the time to get back in the saddle. Good news, you have some extra motivation. May is National Bike Month, and this week (May 13-17) is the official Bike to Work Week. Sponsored [...]

It’s a Bike. It’s a Boat… No it’s a Bootfiets!

Montague Bikes — Tue, 07 May 2013 16:22:14 +0000

A vehicle you may have never seen before; part bicycle, part boat, and all human powered. One ambitious man from the Netherlands is taking this vehicle around the world, circling the equator by land and by sea, all under his own power. Ebrahim Hemmatnia started his journey in the Netherlands on April 20th. He started by [...]

Hydraulic Road Calipers

Montague Bikes — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:37:46 +0000

The other day we discussed disc brakes on road bikes, which seems to be the next big thing coming to the world of competitive road cycling. Not everyone is on board though, as they are a bit heavier than traditional road calipers, and to be honest, people are simply resistant to change. So for those [...]

X90 Video: The Making Of

Montague Bikes — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:35:21 +0000

We recently went out to do some filming for a video featuring the Montague Swissbike X90. The beautiful weather meant we were able to hit the local trails to capture some great mountain biking shots. Dave, Marta, and Iñigo started the shoot at Lynn Woods Reservation. In addition to our main camera, we had a [...]

Mean Streets: The Advantage of a Folding Bike

Montague Bikes — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:04:38 +0000

A bike left all alone, out on the streets, is really not safe. Not safe from theft, not safe from vandalism, and not safe from the weather which can take quite a toll on components. One of the biggest advantages of having a folding bike is the ability to easily keep it protected. When your [...]

FIT Custom: Disc Brake Compatible

Montague Bikes — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:20:25 +0000

Montague frame sets are now in stock, and the FIT Custom has a brand new addition; a carbon fork with disc brake mounts. The next step in the evolution of the road bike is on the horizon: disc brakes. We’ve seen them on mountain bikes for years now, in fact 4 of Montague’s 5 mountain [...]

¡Montague se une a la moda de los Harlem Shake!

Montague Bikes — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:42:31 +0000

Los Harlem Shake están de moda; son la última tendencia que arrasa a través de las redes sociales, y en Montague no nos lo queríamos perder. Hace un par de semanas hicimos el nuestro propio en nuestras oficinas ¡Qué divertido! Normalmente la sala de reuniones, donde ocurrió toda la acción, tiene un cierto aspecto serio. [...]

Montague Custom Build: Time Lapse

Montague Bikes — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:56:18 +0000

Montague folding frame sets are finally in stock! People like to have things their way, and for the first time, you can have your folding bike just the way you want it. Other folding bikes use small wheels, and several proprietary parts, limiting your ability to customize them. Montague bikes allow the use of any off [...]

En bici por la nieve

Montague Bikes — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:48:52 +0000

¡Esta semana ha vuelto a nevar un montón en Cambrigde! No voy a negar que no eche de menos el solecito, pero la verdad es que no me canso de la nieve. La ciudad esta preciosa vestida de blanco. La peor parte se la ha llevado mi bici. Aunque las carreteras y las aceras las [...]