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LAS VEGAS, NV- At this year\u2019s Interbike, the largest bicycle industry tradeshow in North America, Montague Corporation will be demonstrating how vulnerable bicycles are to vandalism and theft when locked outside.\u00a0 Montague\u2019s booth #24105 will feature a \u201cBike Smash\u201d.\u00a0 Interbike attendees will be invited to swing a weapon of their choice at a bike locked to a parking meter.\u00a0 While the \u201cSmash\u201d itself promises to be entertaining, the resulting damage will, no doubt, be a sobering reminder of the fate that can befall a bike left outside, even if it is securely locked.<\/p>\n
Thanks to their patented folding system, Montague’s full-size bikes fold quickly and easily, without the use of tools, to easily store inside, safe from the “swinging mallets” of urban environments.\u00a0 Folding down to a compact 36\u201dx 28\u201dx 12\u201d in less than 20 seconds, while still offering the ride quality of a non-folding bike, Montague bikes uniquely address an industry need for high-performance, secure portability.<\/p>\n
Bicycle security has become a genuine concern for many cyclists in recent years.\u00a0 As bike ridership has increased across the U.S., so, unfortunately, have instances of theft and vandalism.\u00a0 And while a good, strong lock and proper locking practice are both important, the fact remains that no lock can compare to the security of indoor bike storage.<\/p>\n
\u201cMany cyclists live and work in urban areas, where bike theft is most common,\u201d said Montague Product Manager, Jonathan Vandenberg.\u00a0 \u201cPeople know the risk of leaving their bikes outside, but think they\u2019re ok as long as they have a good lock, and some good luck.\u00a0 With the Bike Smash, we hope to alert people to the dangers of leaving a bike \u2013 even a locked bike \u2013 on the street.\u00a0 Bikes locked outside, even if they\u2019re not stolen, are more likely to suffer damage.\u00a0 Montague bikes, on the other hand are easy to store and bring inside, protected from theft, vandalism, and even bad weather.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Interbike Tradeshow has been held annually in Las Vegas for the past 30 years.\u00a0 Montague Corporation, an industry leader in full-size bikes that fold for 25 years, has participated almost every year since 1988.\u00a0 Montague\u2019s first ever Bike Smash serves to highlight the utility of their full-size foldable bicycles.\u00a0 In a space-constrained apartment or office, there simply isn\u2019t room for a non-folding bicycle, which is the reason bikes are so often left outside.\u00a0 But Montague bikes fold easily and can be stored in the back of a closet or under a desk, eliminating the need for outdoor bicycle storage.\u00a0 To take a your turn as a vandal in the Bike Smash, or to learn more about how Montague\u2019s full-size bikes that fold, stop by Montague\u2019s Interbike booth #24105.<\/p>\n
For more information on Montague\u2019s complete line of pavement and mountain bikes that fold, visit www.montaguebikes.com or contact Montague at 800-736-5348.<\/p>\n
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\nMontague Corporation is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts and is dedicated to advancing cycling through the development of inventive technologies that provide its customers with an unprecedented combination of performance and convenience. Montague has been manufacturing bikes and bike components for over 25 years. Visit www.montaguebikes.com or call toll free (800) 736-5348 for more information about Montague products and technologies.<\/p>\n