Since Montague folding bikes use all industry standard components, riders have the ability to fully customize their bikes with any aftermarket parts and accessories they choose. We love to see the wide variety of custom Montague bikes around the world, from drop bar road models and bikepacking adventure bikes to comfort cruisers and funky colorful builds. Unlike other folding bike brands that use small wheels and mostly proprietary parts, this ability to swap components provides the ability to make your Montague truly “yours”.
Here are some of our favorites. Let us know how you customized your bike in the comments and we can include it in our next installment of Rider Spotlights.
Photo credit ?: Robert Violette
?: Mike Volokhov
?: Mike Chatwood
?: Mike Fallarme
?: Shan Zheng Tan
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How WIDE is Mike Fallarme’s rear tire?
I believe it’s a WTB Thick Slick 700 x 28, so not a particularly wide at 28mm. The rim on the other hand, has a VERY deep profile!
I have a Montague Fit.
I am trying to replace the seat post with a carbon fiber seat post.
Could you tell me if there is a manufacturer that makes carbon fiber seat posts for my bike?
The size of my seat post is 30.0
Hi Edward. We’re not aware of a specific aftermarket carbon seatpost available in 30.0 mm diameter. If you’re set on using a specific style of seatpost, utilizing a smaller diameter post with a shim would likely be the best option. 27.2mm posts are quite common and 27.2 to 30.0 shims are available from a few makers.
I got a 19 inch “909” and removed all components from the handle bars. Replaced the rear wheel hub with a coaster style hub. And new 1.5” tires So now it’s a simple single speed with back pedal brakes.
It has proven to be a perfect sailboat bike.
I would like to get a new version of a Montegue similar to the “909” but smaller frame and set it up similar to what I have now.
Is that possible?
Very nice, all. I have a “classic” Paratrooper which I have customized for the trails of NE Pennsylvania, cross-country stretches and rock gardens: 1×8 with narrow-wide 32T ring and wide range 12-42 cassette, 785 mm bars, and RockShox Judy air fork. I may eventually change the entire drivetrain to MicroShift Acolyte (also 1×8) but with a clutch to prevent chain-drop while descending rocky trails.
Love these builds, and all the more reason to offer frame only options!
What does Robert Violette´s paratrooper have instead of the water bottle holder, just over the chainring? I’d like to know, please.
Robert’s bike has a water bottle cage and bottle in place. The bike below that, belonging to Mike Volokhov, has a folding bike lock mounted in that location. Not sure about the brand but ABUS is a popular option for those, and most have holders that mount to standard bottle cage bosses.