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 back on the chainstay is recommended for these bikes.
Installing a kickstand on a Montague folding bike is very simple, and most aftermarket kickstands can be used without interfering with the folding design.
A standard kickstand clamps to the parts of the frame known as the chain stays. These are the two tubes that extend back from the bottom bracket and toward the rear axle. While a Montague frame has a unique design for folding, the chain stays are shaped like those of a traditional bike.
You’ll find three parts to most kickstands. The stand itself, a top plate, and a bolt.
Position the kickstand under the chainstays just behind the bottom bracket.
Place the top plate above the chainstays and slide the bolt through the hole. The bolt should pass between the chainstays and line up with the threaded hole in the top of the kickstand.
Tighten the bolt so the top plate clamps down and holds the kickstand in place. This Greenfield kickstand takes a 14mm wrench.
Your bike can now conveniently stand on it’s own!
GREAT POST! I just got the Patatrooper and the Greenfield Kickstand…this absolutely helps putting it on the bike (the instructions with the kickstand are a bit obtuse). I realize the rack normally doubles as the kickstand…but I like the option of NOT having to take panniers or other things attached to the rack off. Having a regular kickstand that doesn’t interfere with the folding process is priceless.
Hi,
What is the kickstand model used here? Is it the same model for the Navigator 2016?
This is a Greenfield KS2B. The 2016 Navigator uses our RackStand rear rack system which also acts as a kickstand. A standard kickstand like the Greenfield could still be installed, but when the rack rotates around and the bike is folded, the fender tail would rest against the kickstand. Not a huge problem, but the length of the fender tail may need to be adjusted.
I would like to purchase a kickstand for my Highline. I have the rack stand already and I’ve got my Panners set up and cannot use the rack stand as a kickstand, without first emptying out the Panners and removing them from the rack stand, which not doable , I need to purchase a regular kickstand for my highland Montague bike. I would assume this would be a very simple request . Please advise .
Hi Cary. The kickstands we’ve offered in the past are not specific to our bikes, they were standard Greenfield kickstands. However, our mountain bike frames have been changed a bit in the last year to accommodate larger tires and 27.5″ wheels. As a result there is less room directly behind the bottom bracket to attach a standard kickstand. However, you could still use one that clamps directly to the chainstay like this: https://www.amazon.com/BV-Alloy-Adjustable-Height-Kickstand/dp/B01787OJ4A
Good question Cary, surprised that an option for a $10 kickstand to protect the fall of a $1200 plus high tech bike was not included in the sells literature. Thanks for asking Cary, and a big thank you to the staff at Montague for providing the link.
Hi John. We don’t spec a kickstand on any of our models because we’ve found that many riders will end up taking them off (especially on mountain bikes). Of course if you do want one an aftermarket option works!
Hi
I just bought a Paratrooper Pro 18”. Will the BV stand work for it?
Please advise. Thank you!
Yes, the BV one mentioned above should work fine. Since you have RackStand on that bike you would want a kickstand that attaches to the chainstay on the side rather than directly behind the bottom bracket. Any one like that should work.
Hi there
I have a paratrooper (bough in 2018) and has a rackstand.
But I also want to install a kick stand. What is a supported kick stand for my bike’s configuration?
There is likely not enough clearance for a kickstand that mounts directly behind the bottom bracket with a top plate. However, one that clamps to only one side on the chainstay should work even with the RackStand installed.
Will this work on a 2018 Navigator? https://www.amazon.com/BV-Alloy-Adjustable-Height-Kickstand/dp/B01787OJ4A
Thank you
Yes, it should!
Can you rear mount a kickstand on the navigator with rackstand?
You can mount a kickstand on RackStand equipped bikes but I would recommend a design that clamps to the chainstay on one side, rather than the traditional kickstand pictured in this blog. When rotated down, the fender on the RackStand rests just behind the bottom bracket where that style would mount.
I bought Montague Urban 2019 with rackstand installed.
I need a kick stand because I need to raise my bike and put my luggage on the rack stand. It is difficult to fix the load on the platform without the kick stand because the bicycle is wobbly.
https://www.amazon.com/BV-Alloy-Adjustable-Height-Kickstand/dp/B01787OJ4A
Is this a recommendation?
Urban’s chainstay diameter are large that I can not find the right ones in my country.
Hi KJK. Yes, if you can source that particular kickstand, it should work with the Urban.
Does it work on latest Paratrooper pro 16”?
If not, can you recommend one?
With the frame geometry changes made on our current mountain models to allow for wider tires, this style of kickstand does not fit directly behind the bottom bracket. We recommend a kickstand that mounts to the chainstay on one side like this: https://www.amazon.com/BV-Alloy-Adjustable-Height-Kickstand/dp/B01787OJ4A
Is there a specific stand you recommend for the Boston 8 model?
With the Boston 8 being an older model, just about any standard kickstand could be used on that bike. Greenfield is the classic choice!
Hi there. I purchased a Paratrooper Pro 20” last year (2020), this came with a rackstand which I’d like to use to carry a bag instead of swinging it down to use as a stand. Can you please recommend what kickstand I should purchase for this model? Appreciate you sharing a link to where I can purchase. Thank you.
Hi Peter. A kickstand that mounts to the chainstay on one side like the BV one linked above should work with a RackStand equipped bike. That one still mounts toward the front, so it should be out of the way of the RackStand rotating down when you do choose to use it that way. A rear mount kickstand would be in the way of this.
I can’t find a double leg kickstand compatible with my Montague Paratrooper Highline. Does one exist?
All the double leg kickstands I’m aware of are center mount, which would not work with the Highline frame due to the limited clearance in front of the rear wheel. If you can find one that mounts the the chainstay on just one side, that could work. You’ll likely have better luck finding one like this that is a single leg design.
I’m looking for a double leg kickstand for a 2021 Montague Crosstown
Unlike some of our other models, the Crosstown has clearance in front of the rear tire for a standard center mount kickstand with a top plate (our mountain bikes for example which have tighter tire clearance to the bottom bracket and require a kickstand that mounts elsewhere). Therefore, most aftermarket double leg kickstands should be compatible with the Crosstown.
My 2018 Paratrooper is rigged for bike camping. Can you recommend a kickstand that will support it fully loaded?
For instance, will a rear kickstand that clamps onto both the chain and seat-stays be sufficient? Like a”Greenfield SKS2-305b Stabilizer Rear-Stay”?
Hi Rory. It’s hard to say what will work best with your particular loaded setup and weight/load, but I’ve heard goods things about the Pletscher ESGE kickstand for heavy touring. The mounting style and design looks quite similar to the Greenfield Kickstand you linked, so that would likely also work quite well. However, if you’re still using the stand function of the RackStand, one that mounts in the rear like that might interfere with the RackStand rotating down and around. We typically recommend one that mounts on the chainstay farther toward the front in order to avoid that issue.
What will be the best sidekick stand for Boston montague bike?
We still recommend this style that mounts to the chainstay on one side: https://www.amazon.com/BV-Alloy-Adjustable-Height-Kickstand/dp/B01787OJ4A
There are other options out there with a similar design, which eliminates the risk of there being too little space in front of the rear wheel to mount a standard kickstand.
Hi, what would you recommend for a 2013 Paratrooper?
The 2013 Paratrooper predates the RackStand and frame changes to create more tire clearance, so a standard center mount kickstand can be used with that bike. Just about any kickstand you find that mounts in front of the rear wheel would work. You could also use the chainstay side-mount kickstand linked above.