Technology

Design Philosophy

By now you may have noticed that Montague folding bikes are different from all others.

In addition to our innovative technology, our foldable bikes were designed with the philosophy that performance comes first – the folding aspect is secondary. Most people in the bike industry agree that bicycles of the future will fold, but that is where the agreement ends. We design full-size, high-performance bicycles that fold, not folding bicycles.

Other folding bike manufacturers compromise on the ride quality of the bike when they use small “circus-style” wheels. Montague is different; our bikes use standard, full-size wheels that millions of bikes use all around the globe. These wheel sizes have been chosen by a countless number of riders and all major bike companies because they offer by far the best stability, rolling resistance, and obstacle clearance.

In contrast, small wheeled bikes offer limited performance. When compared to standard bicycle wheels, the small wheels found on many folding bikes have a tendency to sink into potholes large and small, offer less stability, create more rolling resistance, force you to use an increased gearing ratio to go the same speed, and when you get a flat tyre, tubes are not always readily available at any bike shop.

Features

CLIX® WHEEL RELEASE SYSTEM All Montague bikes come equipped with the new CLIX Wheel Release System. The CLIX System was designed to make removing and installing your front wheel easier and faster than ever. For more information on the CLIX Wheel Release System check out www.clixqr.com.

OCTAGON™ ADJUSTABLE STEM The Octagon offers all the benefits of an angle adjustable stem without shortening “reach” when raised. This unique design allows for handlebar height to be changed while preserving the way the bike handles and rides. Also, with the octagonal shape of the post, steering remains engaged while raising or lowering the stem. For more information on the OCTAGON check out www.octagoncycles.com.

THE VIBRATION REDUCTION CURVE™ The Vibration Reduction Curve (VRC), found on the Montague pavement line is designed to dampen road vibrations, making the ride smoother and more comfortable. By curving our double top tube frame, we were able to disperse road vibrations in a way that reduces unwanted feedback in the handlebars and saddle area.

FOLDING INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY™ Each bike frame is built around our patented F.I.T system. This design eliminates the need to break the frame in order to fold the bike. Not only does this make folding easier, but it makes our bikes the strongest folding bikes on the market. Unlike other folding bicycles, you will not sacrifice performance for the folding feature.

POWER ANGLE™ Found on all Montague frames. The power angle is designed to help boost energy transfer to the rear wheel by greatly increasing the torsional rigidity of the bottom bracket. The result is a folding bike frame whose stiffness is unrivaled.

Why the F.I.T Folding System

Have you ever noticed how most folding bikes look like someone took a hacksaw and cut them in half and added a hinge to allow them to fold?

Not very imaginative, and certainly not very good for the ride quality. When a tube is cut in half, it loses its torsional rigidity, making the bike ride like a wet noodle!

The patented F.I.T.™ system developed by Montague engineers, and found on all our bikes, uses a system that does not cut any tubes in half. In fact, when looking at our bikes, it is not immediately clear how they fold, or even that they fold at all. We use our patented Concentrus™ system, which is a tube within a tube design that actually strengthens the frame by incorporating technology found on some high performance, dual suspension mountain bikes.

This technology was developed by Montague for military use and is covered under numerous patents worldwide.
No tools are required to fold and unfold Montague bicycles. Simply remove the front wheel and unlock one frame quick release. This can be done in a matter of seconds allowing the bike to be stored with ease in your car trunk, boat, plane, closet, or anywhere else you stash your gear.

Frame materials

Montague engineers don’t stop after desiging a stylish folding bike frame with a comfortable geometry.

Materials used in frame construction are equally important. So our engineers, looking to the aircraft industry, have developed state of the art custom drawn 7005 series, aircraft grade aluminum tubing that is used on every bike we sell. Sure, it would be easier and less expensive to use the same old round steel tubes that everyone else uses, but then our bikes would ride just like everyone else’s, an option we just can’t accept.

Our trend-setting frame materials are then assembled in our state of the art welding facility making a frame that boasts lateral stiffness for awesome power transfer, yet remains complaint in vertical motion so the bike does not feel harsh.

Finally, our frames are finished with a 5-layer anti-corrosion finishing process allowing them to last longer and look better. All this adds up to a frame that will last a lifetime and is guaranteed to do so.