{"id":92181,"date":"2025-01-03T18:39:26","date_gmt":"2025-01-03T23:39:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montaguebikes.com\/?page_id=92181"},"modified":"2025-01-16T17:00:47","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T22:00:47","slug":"history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montaguebikes.com\/history\/","title":{"rendered":"Our History"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”1987″ text_orientation=”right” header_fullscreen=”on” content_max_width=”35%” content_max_width_tablet=”50%” content_max_width_phone=”50%” content_max_width_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_font_size=”56px” background_color=”#000000″ background_image=”https:\/\/www.montaguebikes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Harry-Montague-ride-header-1800-2.jpg” custom_css_header_container=”@media only screen and (max-width: 980px) and (min-width: 768px) {padding-bottom:30vh;}” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Harry Montague developed the first full-size folding bike in the 1980s to fill his desire for a portable bike that fit his 6′ 2″ frame. In 1987, Harry’s son, David Montague, formed the Montague Corporation while in graduate school at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The company brought this cutting edge new bike to market and started a legacy of designing and producing full-size, high-performance bicycles that fold \u2014 bikes that sacrifice nothing in performance and still provide space saving convenience.<\/p>[\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” disabled_on=”off|off|on” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_image src=”https:\/\/www.montaguebikes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Harry-riding-with-folded-bike-tablet-1-980.jpg” title_text=”Harry-riding-with-folded-bike-tablet-1-980″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_fullwidth_image][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|off|on” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#100d16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”44px” header_3_font=”|700|||||||” header_3_font_size=”26px” background_layout=”dark” custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”30px||||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”30px||||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]

1987<\/h2>\n

Harry Montague developed the first full-size folding bike in the 1980s to fill his desire for a portable bike that fit his 6′ 2″ frame. In 1987, Harry’s son, David Montague, formed the Montague Corporation while in graduate school at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The company brought this cutting edge new bike to market and started a legacy of designing and producing full-size, high-performance bicycles that fold \u2014 bikes that sacrifice nothing in performance and still provide space saving convenience.<\/p>\n

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The first bicycle designed by Montague was dubbed the \u201cBiFrame\u201d for its patented Concentrus system, which unites the two parts of the frame with concentric seat tubes, one nested inside the other. Since then, Montague Corporation has never hit the brakes, winning numerous awards along the way, including Popular Mechanic\u2019s Design & Engineering Award.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.montaguebikes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/David-with-BiFrame-1200-1.jpg” title_text=”David-with-BiFrame-1200-1″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-160px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”50px||50px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|700|on||||||” text_font_size=”24px” text_line_height=”1.5em” text_orientation=”center” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” sticky_enabled=”0″ text_font_size_phone=”20px” text_font_size_tablet=”24px”]

Performance and portability are in the Montague DNA. From the very beginning, our focus has been on full-size high performance foldable bikes.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_image src=”https:\/\/www.montaguebikes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/history-images-compilation-2-2000.jpg” title_text=”history-images-compilation-2-2000″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||126px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_fullwidth_image][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”1990s” subhead=”The World’s First E-Bikes” text_orientation=”right” header_fullscreen=”on” content_max_width=”30%” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_font_size=”44px” subhead_font=”|700|||||||” subhead_text_color=”#3d3d3d” subhead_font_size=”26px” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” background_image=”https:\/\/www.montaguebikes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Electric-Bi-Frame-header-image-2-scaled.jpg” background_layout=”light” custom_css_header_container=”padding-bottom:35vh;” custom_css_content=”padding-top:10px;” global_colors_info=”{}”]

The world\u2019s first electric mountain bikes were developed by Montague Corporation in the early 1990s. Montague supplied folding bicycles to several car companies, including BMW and Mercedes Benz, and when they began research into electric vehicles, Montague was tasked with delivering the world\u2019s first electric bikes. These early e-bikes were based on Montague\u2019s Bi-Frame design with hub motor systems developed with Heinzmann GmbH & Co in Germany.<\/p>[\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” disabled_on=”on|off|on” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”1990s” subhead=”The World’s First E-Bikes” text_orientation=”right” header_fullscreen=”on” content_max_width=”50%” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_font_size=”44px” subhead_font=”|700|||||||” subhead_text_color=”#3d3d3d” subhead_font_size=”26px” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” background_image=”https:\/\/www.montaguebikes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Electric-Bi-Frame-header-image-2-scaled.jpg” background_position=”bottom_right” background_horizontal_offset=”36%” background_vertical_offset=”0%” background_layout=”light” custom_css_header_container=”padding-bottom:45vh;” custom_css_content=”padding-top:10px;” global_colors_info=”{}”]

The world\u2019s first electric mountain bikes were developed by Montague Corporation in the early 1990s. Montague supplied folding bicycles to several car companies, including BMW and Mercedes Benz, and when they began research into electric vehicles, Montague was tasked with delivering the world\u2019s first electric bikes. These early e-bikes were based on Montague\u2019s Bi-Frame design with hub motor systems developed with Heinzmann GmbH & Co in Germany.<\/p>[\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” disabled_on=”off|on|on” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_image src=”https:\/\/www.montaguebikes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Electric-Bi-Frame-tablet-1-980.jpg” title_text=”Electric-Bi-Frame-tablet-1-980″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_fullwidth_image][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|on|on” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”44px” header_3_font=”|700|||||||” header_3_font_size=”26px” custom_margin=”||25px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]

1990s<\/h2>\n

The World’s First E-Bikes<\/h3>\n

The world\u2019s first electric mountain bikes were developed by Montague Corporation in the early 1990s. Montague supplied folding bicycles to several car companies, including BMW and Mercedes Benz, and when they began research into electric vehicles, Montague was tasked with delivering the world\u2019s first electric bikes. These early e-bikes were based on Montague\u2019s Bi-Frame design with hub motor systems developed with Heinzmann GmbH & Co in Germany.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#100d16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font_size=”44px” header_3_font_size=”26px” background_layout=”dark” global_colors_info=”{}”]

1996<\/h2>\n

Olympic Pedigree<\/h3>\n

The BMW\/Montague folding mountain bike was chosen as the Official Mountain Bike of the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta. These bikes were used by athletes for transportation to and from the Olympic venues and featured prominently in the closing ceremonies. The popular model was distributed through high-end consumer catalogs such as Sharper Image, Neiman Marcus, and Hammacher Schlemmer.<\/p>\n

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1996<\/h2>\n

Olympic Pedigree<\/h3>\n

The BMW\/Montague folding mountain bike was chosen as the Official Mountain Bike of the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta. These bikes were used by athletes for transportation to and from the Olympic venues and featured prominently in the closing ceremonies. The popular model was distributed through high-end consumer catalogs such as Sharper Image, Neiman Marcus, and Hammacher Schlemmer.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”1997″ subhead=”DARPA Military Bikes” text_orientation=”right” header_fullscreen=”on” content_max_width=”34%” disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_font_size=”44px” subhead_font=”|700|||||||” subhead_font_size=”26px” background_color=”#000000″ background_image=”https:\/\/www.montaguebikes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/military-jump-and-bike-slider-v2-1900.jpg” custom_css_content=”padding-top:15px;” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Montague was awarded a grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), to work with the United States Marines in developing the Tactical Electric No Signature (TENS) mountain bike. Montague developed a new folding frame design, increasing the bike’s load bearing capacity and enabling it to fold faster and easier for paratroopers exiting from military aircraft.<\/p>[\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_image src=”https:\/\/www.montaguebikes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Military-jump-tablet-1-800.jpg” title_text=”Military-jump-tablet-1-800″ disabled_on=”off|off|on” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_fullwidth_image][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|off|on” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”44px” header_3_font=”|700|||||||” header_3_font_size=”26px” custom_margin=”||25px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]

1997<\/h2>\n

DARPA Military Bikes<\/h3>\n

Montague was awarded a grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), to work with the United States Marines in developing the Tactical Electric No Signature (TENS) mountain bike. Montague developed a new folding frame design, increasing the bike’s load bearing capacity and enabling it to fold faster and easier for paratroopers exiting from military aircraft.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||95px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”1600px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”34px” custom_margin=”||25px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]

The Paratrooper<\/h2>\n

Montague launched a consumer line of bikes, the X-Series, based on this new military frame design. With the success of X-Series and the publicity surrounding DARPA development, an overwhelming demand for the original military design led to the release of the iconic Montague Paratrooper bike for professional and civilian use in 1999.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.montaguebikes.com\/product-category\/mountain-bikes\/” button_text=”Learn More” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.montaguebikes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Paratrooper-with-Soldier-v3-800.jpg” title_text=”Paratrooper-with-Soldier-v3-800″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-160px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ disabled_on=”off|off|on” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”1600px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.montaguebikes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Paratrooper-with-Soldier-v3-800.jpg” title_text=”Paratrooper-with-Soldier-v3-800″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-160px||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”34px” custom_margin=”||25px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]

The Paratrooper<\/h2>\n

Montague launched a consumer line of bikes, the X-Series, based on this new military frame design. With the success of X-Series and the publicity surrounding DARPA development, an overwhelming demand for the original military design led to the release of the iconic Montague Paratrooper bike for professional and civilian use in 1999.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.montaguebikes.com\/product-category\/mountain-bikes\/” button_text=”Learn More” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”General Motors” text_orientation=”right” header_fullscreen=”on” content_max_width=”30%” disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_font_size=”34px” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” background_image=”https:\/\/www.montaguebikes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/hummer-ad-slider-3-2200.jpg” background_layout=”light” custom_css_header_container=”padding-bottom:40vh;” global_colors_info=”{}”]

In 2002, Montague partnered with General Motors to design and manufacture the HUMMER Tactical Mountain Bike, a version of the Montague\u2019s rugged X-series bikes that folded to fit in the back of the Hummer H2. Included with Hummer vehicles and sold through GM dealerships, the Montague Hummer bike gained a cult-like following.<\/p>[\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][et_pb_fullwidth_image src=”https:\/\/www.montaguebikes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/hummer-bike-tablet-1-980.jpg” title_text=”hummer-bike-tablet-1-980″ disabled_on=”off|off|on” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_fullwidth_image][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|off|on” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”34px” custom_margin=”||25px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]

General Motors<\/h2>\n

In 2002, Montague partnered with General Motors to design and manufacture the HUMMER Tactical Mountain Bike, a version of the Montague\u2019s rugged X-series bikes that folded to fit in the back of the Hummer H2. Included with Hummer vehicles and sold through GM dealerships, the Montague Hummer bike gained a cult-like following.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#100d16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.montaguebikes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mitsubishi-Bike-in-Back-of-SUV-1-1000.jpg” title_text=”Mitsubishi-Bike-in-Back-of-SUV-1-1000″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”34px” header_3_font_size=”26px” background_layout=”dark” custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”30px||||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”30px||||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Mitsubishi<\/h2>\n

As an off-road capable bike that fits in any car trunk, Montague’s new X-series mountain bikes became the ideal companion for the SUVs taking the automotive industry by storm. Montague partnered with Mitsubishi motors to produce the Mitsubishi MX bike as a companion to their new Montero SUV.<\/p>\n

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700c Road Bikes<\/h2>\n

In 2010 Montague debuted a re-designed frame for a brand new line of 700c-wheel folding road bikes. Built for pavement, commuting, and road riding, the new Folding Integrated Technology (FIT) reduced weight with more elegant lines and an updated folding mechanism for a faster easier folding.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.montaguebikes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2010-boston-folded.jpg” title_text=”2010-boston-folded” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Worldwide Distribution” header_fullscreen=”on” content_max_width=”30%” disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_font_size=”34px” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” background_image=”https:\/\/www.montaguebikes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/worldwide-header-image-1-1600.jpg” custom_css_header_container=”padding-bottom:40vh;” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Over the years, Montague has grown from an idea and a desire for a better folding bike to an international force in the bike industry. Montague bikes are distributed in over 25 countries, delivering unmatched performance and portability to riders in every corner of the globe.<\/p>[\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Worldwide Distribution” text_orientation=”right” header_fullscreen=”on” content_max_width=”48%” content_max_width_tablet=”48%” content_max_width_phone=”100%” content_max_width_last_edited=”on|tablet” disabled_on=”off|off|on” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_font_size=”34px” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” background_image=”https:\/\/www.montaguebikes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/worldwide-header-image-1-1600.jpg” background_position=”center_right” custom_css_header_container=”padding-bottom:15vh;” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Over the years, Montague has grown from an idea and a desire for a better folding bike to an international force in the bike industry. Montague bikes are distributed in over 25 countries, delivering unmatched performance and portability to riders in every corner of the globe.<\/p>[\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”117px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||74px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.montaguebikes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/RackStand-Angled-Award.jpg” title_text=”RackStand-Angled-Award” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”34px” global_colors_info=”{}”]

RackStand<\/h2>\n

In 2016, Montague introduced the award winning RackStand. A new concept in bicycle rack systems, RackStand serves as a cargo carrier, mudguard, kickstand, and work stand all in one – and even makes folding and storing Montague bikes easier.<\/p>\n

RackStand received a Eurobike Award, one of the leading international design awards in the bike industry given to new products that exhibit a high level of innovation, functionality, quality and sustainability.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”34px” header_3_font=”|700|||||||” header_3_font_size=”26px” custom_margin=”||25px||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]

DirectConnect<\/h2>\n

In 2016, Montague debuted a completely re-designed folding bike line with the new DirectConnect folding system. The improved folding system removes the quick release from the top tube, makes folding easier, and provides stronger connection between the two halves of the frame.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.montaguebikes.com\/product\/m-e1\/” button_text=”Learn More” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.montaguebikes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Montague-Allston-Open-800-2.jpg” title_text=”Montague-Allston-Open-800-2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” disabled_on=”off|off|on” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.montaguebikes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Montague-Allston-Open-800-2.jpg” title_text=”Montague-Allston-Open-800-2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”34px” header_3_font=”|700|||||||” header_3_font_size=”26px” custom_margin=”||25px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]

DirectConnect<\/h2>\n

In 2016, Montague debuted a completely re-designed folding bike line with the new DirectConnect folding system. The improved folding system removes the quick release from the top tube, makes folding easier, and provides stronger connection between the two halves of the frame.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Advocacy” subhead=”Park & Pedal Programs” header_fullscreen=”on” content_max_width=”34%” disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_font_size=”44px” subhead_font=”|700|||||||” subhead_font_size=”26px” background_color=”#000000″ background_image=”https:\/\/www.montaguebikes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Park-Pedal-header-image-4-1600.jpg” custom_css_header_container=”padding-bottom:30vh;” custom_css_content=”padding-top:15px;” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Promoting cycling in our community and decreasing harmful emissions has always been part of the Montague mission. Montague launched the first official Park & Pedal program in the U.S. in conjunction with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and the Department of Conservation and Recreation. The free program encourages car commuters to switch to biking for a portion of their commute with designated parking on the outskirts of the city near commuting routes and bike paths.<\/p>[\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][et_pb_fullwidth_image src=”https:\/\/www.montaguebikes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/park-pedal-tablet-1-980.jpg” title_text=”park-pedal-tablet-1-980″ disabled_on=”off|off|on” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_fullwidth_image][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|off|on” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#100d16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”34px” header_3_font=”|700|||||||” header_3_font_size=”26px” background_layout=”dark” custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”30px||||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”30px||||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Advocacy<\/h2>\n

Park & Pedal Programs<\/h3>\n

Promoting cycling in our community and decreasing harmful emissions has always been part of the Montague mission. Montague launched the first official Park & Pedal program in the U.S. in conjunction with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and the Department of Conservation and Recreation. The free program encourages car commuters to switch to biking for a portion of their commute with designated parking on the outskirts of the city near commuting routes and bike paths.<\/p>\n

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In 2020, Montague launched the M-E1, a revolutionary electric bike with an all-new folding design integrated with a step-through frame. The patented frame allows the M-E1 to fold in seconds without removing any parts, and easily roll while folded, ushering in a new era of electrified transportation.<\/p>[\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|off|on” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” disabled_on=”off|off|on” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.montaguebikes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/m-e1-folded-1-980.jpg” title_text=”m-e1-folded-1-980″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”34px” header_3_font=”|700|||||||” header_3_font_size=”26px” custom_margin=”||25px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]

M-E1<\/h2>\n

An Electric Bike for the Future<\/h3>\n

In 2020, Montague launched the M-E1, a revolutionary electric bike with an all-new folding design integrated with a step-through frame. The patented frame allows the M-E1 to fold in seconds without removing any parts, and easily roll while folded, ushering in a new era of electrified transportation.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.montaguebikes.com\/product\/m-e1\/” button_text=”Learn More” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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