Comments on: Montague Boston Overhaul II: Headset

By: Montague Bikes

Montague Bikes — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 19:56:51 +0000

In reply to Mitchell Young. Once the stem is removed, the fork would only be held in by friction, but they are often a bit difficult to get started. A few downward taps on the top of the steerer tube with a mallet should get the fork to start sliding down.

By: Mitchell Young

Mitchell Young — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 09:59:04 +0000

I have a recent (2016+) Paratrooper pro and want to change the fork for one with air suspension. I have seen several general online tutorials for this; however, when I remove the cap, handlebars and spacers, the fork does not simply come out as shown in them. There appears to be some sort of clamp-like ring holding it in place. Can you please tell me: 1) how to best remove this so that I can replace the fork, and 2) whether it needs to be put back on when I install the new fork? Thanks in advance!

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 09:23:01 +0000

Thanks. I just bought a second hand kids mtb for cheap. I knew it needed some maintenance but the more closely I looked the more it needed. My next job is the threadless headset overhaul so thanks for the comprehensive overview. This is the only instructable I could find that had the non cartridge type bearings which is exactly what I needed. Thanks

By: Montague Bikes

Montague Bikes — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 19:44:05 +0000

In reply to Alex Quek.

Hi Alex. We don’t currently have a distributor in Singapore, so you would likely need to source a replacement DirectConnect from Montague USA. Please send an email to info@montaguebikes.com to inquire.

By: Alex Quek

Alex Quek — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 15:04:36 +0000

Hi, a nice write up on the headset overhaul. I own a later 2016 Boston using the direct connect CLIX system. When moving hse? I lost one of the crucial spares – Direct connect Clix system. Who can I get the direct connect CLIX system in Singapore ?

By: Montague Bikes

Montague Bikes — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 22:01:27 +0000

In reply to Tim. Yes, a 1 1/8" threadless external cup headset is the correct size and type for the Crosstown from that era. They are also specified as EC34 headsets (External Cup, 34mm diameter head tube).

By: Tim

Tim — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 20:36:41 +0000

In reply to Tim. It has an Octogon handlebar/stem if that makes any difference to what is needed for the headset.

By: Tim

Tim — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 20:05:45 +0000

Hi,
I have a 2011 Crosstown and the forks are loose, so I am guessing the headset bearings and Crown Race need replacing.

Am I correct in thinking a Threadless Headset, 1 1/8″ is the correct size and type of headset?

I can’t seem to find a replacement Crown Race.

Thanks

Tim

By: Montague Bikes

Montague Bikes — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 16:44:39 +0000

In reply to Afzaal.

Both parts are standard so you won’t need Montague specific replacements. The stem top cap is a universal size, for 1 1/8″ steerer tubes. You should find many options if you search “bicycle stem top cap”. Road style caliper brakes typically attach with either an external nut, or specially designed recessed brake nut. Our bikes use the recessed style, like this: https://www.google.com/shopping/product/75804023141106247

By: Afzaal

Afzaal — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 12:42:24 +0000

In reply to Montague Bikes. I got Montague Boston single speed bike. It has not got stem cap and a bolt. Also I lost the front brake bolt catcher which catches the front brake bolt from back of fork. What size measure I need for stem cap and bolt catcher please