General Archives | Montague Bikes https://www.montaguebikes.com/folding-bikes-blog/category/general/ Performance Folding Bikes for Road and Mountain Wed, 21 Aug 2024 21:25:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 Beginner Biking Tips and Tricks https://www.montaguebikes.com/folding-bikes-blog/2024/03/general-biking-tips-and-tricks/ https://www.montaguebikes.com/folding-bikes-blog/2024/03/general-biking-tips-and-tricks/#respond Thu, 14 Mar 2024 20:49:46 +0000 https://www.montaguebikes.com/?p=89198 The post Beginner Biking Tips and Tricks appeared first on Montague Bikes.

]]> https://www.montaguebikes.com/folding-bikes-blog/2024/03/general-biking-tips-and-tricks/feed/ 0 How To Ride an E-Bike: What’s Different? https://www.montaguebikes.com/folding-bikes-blog/2023/03/how-to-ride-an-ebike/ https://www.montaguebikes.com/folding-bikes-blog/2023/03/how-to-ride-an-ebike/#respond Mon, 06 Mar 2023 17:05:00 +0000 https://www.montaguebikes.com/?p=86588 What almost all e-bikes have in common is increased acceleration, speed, and weight compared to a conventional bike. This does change how the bike handles and therefore, changes how you ride. E-Bike Riding Tips - Braking: Due to the increased weight and speed of an e-bike, the brakes can respond differently than on a conventional bike.

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]]> https://www.montaguebikes.com/folding-bikes-blog/2021/01/montague-bikes-art/feed/ 0 Paratrooper Scale Models from TomyTec in Japan https://www.montaguebikes.com/folding-bikes-blog/2019/12/paratrooper-scale-models-tomytec-japan/ https://www.montaguebikes.com/folding-bikes-blog/2019/12/paratrooper-scale-models-tomytec-japan/#comments Fri, 06 Dec 2019 17:05:34 +0000 https://www.montaguebikes.com/?p=61364 The post Paratrooper Scale Models from TomyTec in Japan appeared first on Montague Bikes.

]]> https://www.montaguebikes.com/folding-bikes-blog/2019/12/paratrooper-scale-models-tomytec-japan/feed/ 2 Electric Bicycle Types Explained https://www.montaguebikes.com/folding-bikes-blog/2018/03/electric-bicycle-types-explained/ https://www.montaguebikes.com/folding-bikes-blog/2018/03/electric-bicycle-types-explained/#comments Thu, 22 Mar 2018 20:05:55 +0000 https://www.montaguebikes.com/?p=60316 While the idea of electric bicycles has been around for quite a while, they have truly come to the forefront in the last decade. Better technology, smaller and lighter batteries with improved range, and lower costs have allowed them to be a viable choice for an increasing number of riders. Commonly referred to as “e-bikes”, […]

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]]> https://www.montaguebikes.com/folding-bikes-blog/2018/03/electric-bicycle-types-explained/feed/ 24 2017 Holiday Gift Guide for Cyclists https://www.montaguebikes.com/folding-bikes-blog/2017/12/2017-holiday-gift-guide-for-cyclists/ https://www.montaguebikes.com/folding-bikes-blog/2017/12/2017-holiday-gift-guide-for-cyclists/#comments Thu, 07 Dec 2017 22:46:42 +0000 https://www.montaguebikes.com/?p=59128 ‘Tis the season for gift giving and if you’re buying for a cyclist, you already know they’re particular about their cycling gear. Here are our top picks this holiday season. Bike Lights It seems you can never have too many. If you don’t have enough for all your bikes, you inevitably ride off without them […]

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]]> https://www.montaguebikes.com/folding-bikes-blog/2017/12/2017-holiday-gift-guide-for-cyclists/feed/ 5 New HQ for Montague Australia https://www.montaguebikes.com/folding-bikes-blog/2017/07/new-hq-for-montague-australia/ https://www.montaguebikes.com/folding-bikes-blog/2017/07/new-hq-for-montague-australia/#comments Wed, 12 Jul 2017 15:16:38 +0000 https://www.montaguebikes.com/?p=26188 Velomania, the official Montague distributor for Australia, recently built a brand new showroom and workshop. The location is a full service bike shop offering repairs, accessories, and the complete line of Montague folding bikes for sale on site. The modern space is a great place to relax while waiting for your new Montague to be […]

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]]> https://www.montaguebikes.com/folding-bikes-blog/2017/07/new-hq-for-montague-australia/feed/ 1 The Advantages of 27.5″ Mountain Bike Wheels https://www.montaguebikes.com/folding-bikes-blog/2016/02/the-advantages-of-27-5-mountain-bike-wheels/ https://www.montaguebikes.com/folding-bikes-blog/2016/02/the-advantages-of-27-5-mountain-bike-wheels/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2016 18:46:30 +0000 http://www.montaguebikes.com/?p=15172 In recent years the mountain bike industry has seen a variety of different wheel and tire sizes gain popularity – 29″, 27.5″, fat bikes, 27.5″ PLUS. As the dust settles, many have come to the conclusion that 27.5″ wheels are here to stay. They offer the best of both worlds between the traditional 26″ mountain bike wheel, […]

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]]> https://www.montaguebikes.com/folding-bikes-blog/2016/02/the-advantages-of-27-5-mountain-bike-wheels/feed/ 48 What’s New: A Guide to 2016 Montague Pavement Bikes https://www.montaguebikes.com/folding-bikes-blog/2015/12/whats-new-a-guide-to-2016-montague-pavement-bikes/ https://www.montaguebikes.com/folding-bikes-blog/2015/12/whats-new-a-guide-to-2016-montague-pavement-bikes/#comments Tue, 22 Dec 2015 17:46:01 +0000 http://www.montaguebikes.com/?p=14834 Montague is excited to present a completely re-designed folding bike line for 2016. In addition to brand new folding technology, 2016 Montague bikes feature new accessories, updated specs, and a fresh new look. Here’s a quick overview of what’s new with our Pavement line. New Folding System: DirectConnect™ DirectConnect is the new folding system from Montague. It removes […]

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]]> https://www.montaguebikes.com/folding-bikes-blog/2015/12/whats-new-a-guide-to-2016-montague-pavement-bikes/feed/ 43 Riding the New Paratrooper Elite – 2016 Preview https://www.montaguebikes.com/folding-bikes-blog/2015/11/riding-the-new-paratrooper-elite-2016-preview/ https://www.montaguebikes.com/folding-bikes-blog/2015/11/riding-the-new-paratrooper-elite-2016-preview/#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2015 15:31:38 +0000 http://www.montaguebikes.com/?p=13956 The release of the 2016 Montague bike line in the US is just around the corner. Here’s a look at the brand new Paratrooper Elite, our new 27.5″ wheel, high end mountain bike model. The Paratrooper Elite is equipped with a Shimano XT drivetrain, Shimano XT hydraulic disc brakes, and 27.5″ Mavic XM319 wheels.  

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