Dec 1, 2016 | Commute, Maintenance, Tutorial |
There’s no reason winter should stop you from riding your bike. Whether you normally get in the saddle for commuting, fitness, or pleasure, you can still have comfortable and enjoyable rides even in cold weather. Here are some necessities to prepare you and your...
Mar 18, 2016 | Maintenance, Tutorial |
The Allston is the first Montague folding bike to offer a carbon belt drive in place of a traditional chain. The Gates belt combined with a Shimano Alfine 11 speed internal gear hub provides a quiet, clean, and nearly maintenance free drivetrain. Proper tension on the...
Oct 9, 2015 | Maintenance, Tutorial |
Drive train parts wear out. They’re constantly moving. getting dirty, rubbing together, and inevitably they need replacing. I recently noticed that my chainring was worn to the point of being misshapen. You can see the teeth come to an extreme point, and...
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...
Mar 18, 2015 | Maintenance, Tutorial |
Replacing your brake pads is one of the most common bike maintenance tasks, right up there with fixing a flat. It’s a simple procedure, but if you’ve never worked on your brakes before it can be intimidating. The following is a step by step tutorial on...
Dec 1, 2014 | Maintenance, Tutorial |
Tubeless tires are extremely popular in the mountain bike world, and they’re starting to appear on road bikes as well. The idea is quite simple; get rid of the inner tube, install a special rim strip, and with the right tire a liquid sealant can be used to...
