The classic folding mountain bike from montague, the paratrooper is tough, rugged, and ready for anything. Montague paratrooper pro folding mountain bike 20 frame, 27 speeds new model. Montague paratrooper the ultimate survivalist bicycle. In 2011, montague added to its pavement bike line with the boston 8, the first folding bike to incorporate the shimano nexus 8 speed internalgear hub. Montague paratrooper 2016 and several other lines come with foldable front fender and a very unique rear rack work stand rear fender attachment. The paratrooper offers 24 speeds, front suspension, mechanical disc brakes, and the rackstand for hauling gear. The highline is one of two folding mountain bikes in montague s 2016 line with 27. Looking for advice on buyingalternative to montagues. See more ideas about montague paratrooper, paratrooper and bike. Montague also continued releasing new iterations of their paratrooper line with the paratrooper pro in 2012. Montague paratrooper elite 30 speed folding mountain bike.
The included rackstand acts as a cargo rack, kickstand, folded bike stand, and features a. Not only does this make folding easier but it makes this bike the strongest folding bike on the market. New for 2016 is the directconnect folding system, which removes the quick release from the top tube, provides an easier folding experience, and larger clamping surface between the two halves of the frame. I just pulled the trigger on another bbshd with a 42t luna chain ring for my new montague paratrooper pro, which i should have by this thursday. Jun 1, 2019 starting with a 2017 montague paratrooper pro, build a multimodal, multirole urban commuter. This will be my third bafang mid drive build, as such i expect to pretty much knock it out in a few hours, well see. The paratrooper pro frame is designed around a patented folding system. Most montague folding mountain bikes are equipped with 26.
Swissbike is a brand name of montague, so when you choose any of the swissbike or swiss bike models you are buying a montague bike, you get the same frame technology as a montague bike. Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 next jc refuge crisis preparedness provider vendor. For riders who want the convenience of a folding bike, but arent ready to sacrifice the rugged durability of a traditional mountain bike, the montague paratrooper. Bikepacking on the new paratrooper highline montague bikes. Im 59 and the frame is comfortable and a perfect fit for me. Buy montague paratrooper folding bikes on sale now. Originally designed for the marines, david montague s paratrooper bikes can handle extreme terrain and fold up into tiny bundles. Im glad sager offered the montague elite as an amazon prime purchase option. This is the first time the larger wheel size has been offered by montague and i was. Clever integration of the patented clix system allows the paratrooper pro to be folded in under 20 seconds without the use of tools. The paratrooper highline and paratrooper elite are the first folding mountain bikes to come standard with 27. Montague 2016 folding bike product line the folding cyclist. Get the best deals on montague bikes when you shop the largest online selection at. It was initially designed and built solely for the military purposes, as.
This is the first time the larger wheel size has been offered by montague and i was excited to do some serious riding on it. Tackle the toughest terrain with 27 speeds and 100mm of suspension travel or utilize the fork lockout and versatile tire tread for hard packed trails and the occasional paved road. Montague paratrooper folding bike with bbshd and shark pack from luna cycle. The paratrooper pro is a folding mountain bike that builds on montague s classic military model with upgraded components.
Its patented folding design was developed under a grant from darpa to allow airborne soldiers to drop out of airplanes and into combat. A flip of the quick release lever and your bike folds to a compact size. The battery secures well to the existing rear rack with a single additional hole drilled and the proper length machine screws. No tools are required to fold and unfold montague bicycles.
The montague paratrooper is military technology in the form of a full size folding mountain bike. Ive had a montague paratrooper for a few years now in addition to several other hard tail and full suspension mtbs. In addition to brand new folding technology, 2016 montague bikes feature new accessories, updated specs, and a. The paratrooper elite is decked out with high end components from top to bottom. Discussion in buy sell trade started by jc refuge, nov 7, 2016. On lowerend models of the paratrooper, a large portion of the purchaseprice is invested in the frame, which was lauded and rarely faulted. Imo its just as stiff as any other hardtail at a similar price point, though there may be a slight weight penalty due to the folding system. We focus on performance and ride quality first, creating some of.
The montague paratrooper pro folding bike is a full size mountain bike with 27 speeds, dual disc brakes and a suspension fork with a lockout, used by us paratroopers and ready for your daily commute and weekend warrior bike rides. Bbshd montague paratrooper pro build 0606 2016, 07. Learn about the new features and key differences between the 2016 and 2015 lineup of montague folding bikes. Montague is the worlds leading maker of fullsize folding bikes.
Bottom line montague s folding bikes stand out for their stability as a fullsize foldingbike. This past weekend i had the opportunity to put the new paratrooper highline to the test on a bikepacking trip in vermont. This bike offers the same performance as a high end hardtail, but. Unfortunately, in order to meet the foldable design criteria, the fenders do not have enough cover. This design eliminates the need to break the frame in order to fold the bike. Montague folding bike 2016 paratrooper pro youtube. Montague paratrooper elite high end folding hardtail. The paratrooper was developed by harry montague and his team at montague. Looking for advice on buyingalternative to montague s paratrooper express. In addition to brand new folding technology, 2016 montague bikes feature new accessories, updated specs, and a fresh new look. The bike retains all of the core characteristics of a true folding bike, and couples that with plenty of innovation, quality craftsmanship, and rock solid materials that can take a beating in stride. Montague paratrooper pro military folding bike 20, mountain bike open box. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. See more ideas about montague paratrooper, paratrooper and montague bike.
Some care must be taken with wire routing to allow for proper folding. A flip of the clix quick release lever on the top tube and the bike folds to a compact size. The first in my series on the montague paratrooper, which is the hands down ultimate survivalist bicycle. The british paratroopers who parachuted into enemy. Montague folding bikes 2016 product line photos and specifications. If you take a closer look at the montague paratrooper pro folding bike, youll be able to figure out that the vast majority of cyclists are happy with the bike. The bsa airborne paratrooper bicycle was carried by british soldiers who landed on dday and in many other conflicts during world war ii. The 2016 present paratrooper pro frame has the same tire clearance as the paratrooper highline and elite, so it can accommodate a 27. Thus, the paratrooper pro is a folding mountain bike you can take on punishing slick rock trails over the weekend and pot hole pocked urban streets during the work week. Montague paratrooper 24 speed folding mountain bike. For trekkingoffroad touring the paratrooper pro looks like not a bad choice, and the highline and elite models look like legitimate mountain bikes that could take on serious trails. The british paratroopers who parachuted into enemy territory with folding bicycles the bsa airborne paratrooper bicycle was carried by british soldiers who landed on d. The high quality 2016 montague paratrooper pro mtb 27 speed folding mountain bike is a full size folding mountain bike.
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