FOLDING BIKES BLOG
Stories, tutorials, and advice from the Montague Bikes team.
Knog Blinder 4 Review
I recently picked up a new front light which I've been using on my Montague Boston folding bike, the Knog Blinder 4. Knog really blew up a few years ago when they introduced their Knog Frog light, a small single L.E.D. soft body light, that could stretch to attach...
Memorial Day Weekend in DC
This past weekend we celebrated Memorial Day in the US, a holiday to honor the men and women who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. What better way to spend it than visiting the U.S. capital? On Friday afternoon I folded my Montague bike,...
Bikes and Beer: A Few of My Favorite Things
New Belgium Brewing in Fort Collins, Colorado has always had a special connection with the world of bicycles. They've worked closely with bicycle advocacy groups over the years, raising millions for bike non-profits with their Tour de Fat bicycle carnival. They even...
Cycling Poster Contest Sends 5th Grader to Bike Summit
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...
Bike to Work Week
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...
It’s a Bike. It’s a Boat… No it’s a Bootfiets!
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...
Hydraulic Road Calipers
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...
X90 Video: The Making Of
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....
Mean Streets: The Advantage of a Folding Bike
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...
FIT Custom: Disc Brake Compatible
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 se une a la moda de los Harlem Shake!
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...
Montague Custom Build: Time Lapse
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...
En bici por la nieve
¡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...
Montague Bikes… ¡ahora en español!
Buenas! Me llamo Marta Choya y recientemente me he incorporado a la empresa Montague Folding Bikes, situada en Cambridge, Massachusetts. Montague produce bicicletas plegables de tamaño completo, por lo que la puedes llevar fácilmente a cualquier escapada en la que...
The Who on Tour with Montague Bikes
It's no secret that Montague folding bikes are great to travel with. And when your occupation has you traveling constantly, a Montague bike can make a great companion on the road. When that occupation is touring with one of the greatest British rock bands of all time,...
Bikes Not Bombs & Montague
We did our "spring cleaning" at the Montague headquarters a little early this year. In the process of organizing, we gathered up a truckload of bikes, frames, and components to donate to a wonderful organization here in Boston called Bikes Not Bombs. Located in...
Montague Quick Release Fender Installation
Two of our folding bike models, the Navigator and the Boston 8, feature quick release fenders on the front and rear. Fenders are an absolute necessity if you're riding in foul weather, but even a wet road after the rain can leave you with soggy shoes and pants if you...
Montague Overhaul VIII: Saddles and Saddle Position
Over the past few weeks, I've given you a step by step look at building a completely custom, fixed gear folding bike. Today I'm going to put the finishing touches on with a new seatpost and saddle, and talk a bit about proper saddle positioning. Saddles are perhaps...
