Comments on: Custom Montague Bikes – Rider Spotlights

By: Montague Bikes

Montague Bikes — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 15:33:46 +0000

In reply to Edward. Hi Edward. We're not aware of a specific aftermarket carbon seatpost available in 30.0 mm diameter. If you're set on using a specific style of seatpost, utilizing a smaller diameter post with a shim would likely be the best option. 27.2mm posts are quite common and 27.2 to 30.0 shims are available from a few makers.

By: Edward

Edward — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 05:32:50 +0000

In reply to Montague Bikes. I have a Montague Fit. I am trying to replace the seat post with a carbon fiber seat post. Could you tell me if there is a manufacturer that makes carbon fiber seat posts for my bike? The size of my seat post is 30.0

By: Montague Bikes

Montague Bikes — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 13:45:57 +0000

In reply to Javier Ortega. Robert's bike has a water bottle cage and bottle in place. The bike below that, belonging to Mike Volokhov, has a folding bike lock mounted in that location. Not sure about the brand but ABUS is a popular option for those, and most have holders that mount to standard bottle cage bosses.

By: Javier Ortega

Javier Ortega — Sat, 11 Jun 2022 23:49:24 +0000

What does Robert Violette´s paratrooper have instead of the water bottle holder, just over the chainring? I’d like to know, please.

By: Gordon Merklein

Gordon Merklein — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 17:39:43 +0000

Love these builds, and all the more reason to offer frame only options!

By: Victor Kioulaphides

Victor Kioulaphides — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 17:05:20 +0000

Very nice, all. I have a “classic” Paratrooper which I have customized for the trails of NE Pennsylvania, cross-country stretches and rock gardens: 1×8 with narrow-wide 32T ring and wide range 12-42 cassette, 785 mm bars, and RockShox Judy air fork. I may eventually change the entire drivetrain to MicroShift Acolyte (also 1×8) but with a clutch to prevent chain-drop while descending rocky trails.

By: Robert Moran

Robert Moran — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 16:13:14 +0000

I got a 19 inch “909” and removed all components from the handle bars. Replaced the rear wheel hub with a coaster style hub. And new 1.5” tires So now it’s a simple single speed with back pedal brakes.
It has proven to be a perfect sailboat bike.
I would like to get a new version of a Montegue similar to the “909” but smaller frame and set it up similar to what I have now.
Is that possible?

By: Montague Bikes

Montague Bikes — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 16:09:16 +0000

In reply to Mike Sparks. I believe it's a WTB Thick Slick 700 x 28, so not a particularly wide at 28mm. The rim on the other hand, has a VERY deep profile!

By: Mike Sparks

Mike Sparks — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 15:21:37 +0000

How WIDE is Mike Fallarme’s rear tire?