Folding Mountain bike review

Montague Paratrooper Folding Mountain Bike

The most popular of the folding mountain bikes would have to be the Paratrooper from Montague.

If you are after the ride quality of a regular sized mountain bike, a solid frame, a quality suspension system, beefy tires and powerful disc brakes, in a top quality folding mountain bike, then the Montague Paratrooper has it covered.

Quality Components

The convenience of a folding bike is great, but if the components of the bike are of poor quality then you would be hesitant to ride it for fear of it falling apart.

The one thing the Montague Paratrooper has is simplicity and parts that you feel comfortable aren’t going to let you down.

At the rear end of the bike you have a Shimano Deoure derailleur, which is one of the top 4 levels of Shimano’s components and this is shifting gears on an 8-speed cassette, which gives you a wide range of gears, with plenty of big gears for hills and a range of small gears for going fast.

The mechanical disc brakes make the bike a lot lower maintenance, and nice wide tires give you plenty of grip when you need it, climbing hills, in gravel and when riding in muddy conditions.

The triple chain ring and another quality Shimano derailleur help make up the 24 gears in total on this bike, with smooth gear changes for effortless riding.

The frame of paratrooper was made to withstand all types of conditions, as the name suggests it was designed in conjunction with the US military, to build a bike that could survive the roughest of handling.

The strength of the frame in this folding mountain bike comes from the central spiral of the framework, taking the load through a series of triangular connections that lock in when the bike is unfolded.

The front all terrain suspension has plenty of travel for taking those heavy bumps, and the front wheel also has its own disc brake setup for extra braking power.

The Real Benefit of The Montague Paratrooper.

As a mountain bike the Paratrooper is up there with it’s strong frame and quality of components, but the real selling point is in it’s ability to fold up for storage and transportation  purposes.

The simplicity of the patented folding system means that with the flick of 2 levers, your full size mountain bike folds up to easily fit in the boot of a car.

The lightweight construction makes it easy to carry or put away and it’s simple locking system makes it easy for anyone to use.

As a mountain bike that has all the features of a regular sized bike, quality components for a strong frame and reliable parts, and the ability to fold for storing or transport, It’s easy to see why this folding mountain bike is one of the most popular.