Montague Folding Bike Video

Larry of RideTHISbike.com demonstrates how to fold and unfold the Montague series of full size folding mountain bikes including the MX, Paratrooper and Hummer models.

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[ceroeck]

is it heavy...? how much does it weigh

[RideTHISbike]

@ceroeck Although this particular model is no longer in production, Montague's full size folding bikes weigh anywhere from 25.5 to 31 lbs.

[jose01ification]

how much is the bike and were do u buy it

[RideTHISbike]

The SwissBike X50 is the current version of this bike (the video's @ 3 yrs old). The X50 costs $499 & is available @ RideTHISbike (dot) com.

[hanspotato22]

Yeah it folds but not portable I mean when it is fold it looks ugly

[RideTHISbike]

As a rule, molded plastic wheels are heavier than typical spoked wheels; however, I know that a wheel maker in Taiwan has created molded plastic wheels that are more sturdy than standard metal spoked wheels yet just as light. Still, I'd be skeptical until I saw the product.

[Thugathan]

From what I understand it's a real Montague bike, but this guy also sells Mag wheels, all he has done is put his wheels on there, also he mentions that the original wheels are available. Also has a picture of the box. I heard a couple of comments that the wheels are good (don't know if their better than the originals) so I would get both if the mags aren't that great.

Thanks for the advise, I will try and find out more.

[RideTHISbike]

Although the Montague can fold even smaller, the purpose of the video was to demonstrate a "quick and easy" fold the bike.

Montague now builds their bikes with a patented quick release that requires no loosening or tightening to lock or unlock. As a result, folding the bike and removing the front wheel take both can be done in @ 10-15 seconds.

If you see a "New Montague" w/mag rims, it's a fake made with poor quality parts. Beware.

[Thugathan]

He should have taken of the front wheel so he cheated.

There are some really nice Montague bikes on ebay with mag wheels the white one with white wheels looks so sick. I will get one on my January pay check.

[RideTHISbike]

At 29 lbs, the Montague is no heavier than other full size bikes that fold.

If you want a folder that's light and very compact, the CarryMe weighs just 18 lbs (when folded, it's the size of an umbrella stroller). Of course, the CarryMe is not a mountaing bike and only comes as a single spd or dual speed.