The classic folding mountain bike from montague, the paratrooper is tough, rugged, and ready for anything. Montague paratrooper the ultimate survivalist bicycle. The paratrooper pro frame is designed around a patented folding system. 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. Ive had a montague paratrooper for a few years now in addition to several other hard tail and full suspension mtbs. Im glad sager offered the montague elite as an amazon prime purchase option. 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. Im 59 and the frame is comfortable and a perfect fit for me.
A flip of the clix quick release lever on the top tube and the bike folds to a compact size. 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. A flip of the quick release lever and your bike folds to a compact size. 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. 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. We focus on performance and ride quality first, creating some of. Montague paratrooper pro folding mountain bike 20 frame, 27 speeds new model. Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 next jc refuge crisis preparedness provider vendor. On lowerend models of the paratrooper, a large portion of the purchaseprice is invested in the frame, which was lauded and rarely faulted. 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 british paratroopers who parachuted into enemy. The paratrooper was developed by harry montague and his team at montague. Bbshd montague paratrooper pro build 0606 2016, 07. Looking for advice on buyingalternative to montagues. Montague paratrooper pro folding mountain bike free bag.
Bikepacking on the new paratrooper highline montague bikes. The paratrooper highline and paratrooper elite are the first folding mountain bikes to come standard with 27. Montague also continued releasing new iterations of their paratrooper line with the paratrooper pro in 2012. Montague paratrooper folding bike with bbshd and shark pack from luna cycle. Montague is the worlds leading maker of fullsize folding bikes. Montague paratrooper elite 30 speed folding mountain bike. Some care must be taken with wire routing to allow for proper folding. Montague paratrooper pro folding mountain bike free bag riding a bike is the best way to get out in the clean open air and clear your head.
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. The 2016 present paratrooper pro frame has the same tire clearance as the paratrooper highline and elite, so it can accommodate a 27. No tools are required to fold and unfold montague bicycles. Buy montague paratrooper folding bikes on sale now. The paratrooper elite is decked out with high end components from top to bottom. Montague paratrooper pro military folding bike 20, mountain bike open box. The bsa airborne paratrooper bicycle was carried by british soldiers who landed on dday and in many other conflicts during world war ii. It was initially designed and built solely for the military purposes, as. Montague folding bike 2016 paratrooper pro youtube. Discussion in buy sell trade started by jc refuge, nov 7, 2016.
Its patented folding design was developed under a grant from darpa to allow airborne soldiers to drop out of airplanes and into combat. 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. Unfortunately, in order to meet the foldable design criteria, the fenders do not have enough cover. In addition to brand new folding technology, 2016 montague bikes feature new accessories, updated specs, and a. 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. 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. This is the first time the larger wheel size has been offered by montague and i was. Originally designed for the marines, david montague s paratrooper bikes can handle extreme terrain and fold up into tiny bundles. This design eliminates the need to break the frame in order to fold the bike. The first in my series on the montague paratrooper, which is the hands down ultimate survivalist bicycle. 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. Montague folding bikes 2016 product line photos and specifications. 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 elite high end folding hardtail.
See more ideas about montague paratrooper, paratrooper and bike. Montague 2016 folding bike product line the folding cyclist. Montague paratrooper 2016 and several other lines come with foldable front fender and a very unique rear rack work stand rear fender attachment. Learn about the new features and key differences between the 2016 and 2015 lineup of montague folding bikes. Jun 1, 2019 starting with a 2017 montague paratrooper pro, build a multimodal, multirole urban commuter. 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. Montague is excited to present a completely redesigned folding bike line for 2016. The montague paratrooper is military technology in the form of a full size folding mountain bike. 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. Looking for advice on buyingalternative to montague s paratrooper express. 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. Montague paratrooper 24 speed folding mountain bike.
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. The highline is one of two folding mountain bikes in montague s 2016 line with 27. See more ideas about montague paratrooper, paratrooper and montague bike. This bike offers the same performance as a high end hardtail, but. Most montague folding mountain bikes are equipped with 26. The included rackstand acts as a cargo rack, kickstand, folded bike stand, and features a. Clever integration of the patented clix system allows the paratrooper pro to be folded in under 20 seconds without the use of tools.
The battery secures well to the existing rear rack with a single additional hole drilled and the proper length machine screws. The paratrooper pro is a folding mountain bike that builds on montague s classic military model with upgraded components. The paratrooper offers 24 speeds, front suspension, mechanical disc brakes, and the rackstand for hauling gear. In addition to brand new folding technology, 2016 montague bikes feature new accessories, updated specs, and a fresh new look. Get the best deals on montague bikes when you shop the largest online selection at. Not only does this make folding easier but it makes this bike the strongest folding bike on the market. The high quality 2016 montague paratrooper pro mtb 27 speed folding mountain bike is a full size folding mountain bike.
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