CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Montague Bikes has launched the Paratrooper Highline.
Its full-size wheels and folding design offer a solution to those looking for reliable ground transportation that can easily fit in a plane’s cargo hold or back seat, according to company officials.
The mountain bike features a RockShox suspension fork for smooth riding on rough terrain, and 27.5-inch wheels.
Hydraulic disc brakes come standard and the bike’s industry standard components make repairs possible anywhere in the world, officials add.
When folded, the bike compacts to just 36 inches wide, 28 inches high and 12 inches deep, ideal for tight storage spaces on small aircraft. It weighs only 30 pounds, making it very light and portable.
It comes in 18-inch and a 20-inch frame sizes that accommodate most adult riders. The Paratrooper Highline retails for $1,249.
The Paratrooper Highline is part of Montague’s 11 new bike models for 2016 that feature the same folding frame design. The 2016 line-up includes six road and five mountain bikes ranging in price from $639.95 to $2,449.
I love the bike despite running into a few issues such as: The hydraulic brakes were not great, maintenance heavy, so I reverted back to mechanical system!! be ware of the headset!! I have yet to find a shop that can deal with the issue!! Apparently it’s a mix mash of parts, so be sure to ask montague to provide the specs!! All in all, a great platform ready for high end components!!
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We take our 2 Montague bikes in our Cessna 182 for $100 hamburgers. It is fun to have transportation when you reach your destination and not have to rely on a taxi or courtesy car being available.
Found a good video of this on line. It looks like the real deal and the price isn’t horrendous for the capability. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LF_yMF5bC98