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It’s and interesting image: U.S. Marine and Special Forces chasing the Taliban on mountain bikes. Yes it’s true, though, the leathernecks are using special, folding bicycles in their ongoing pursuit of those Taliban sand fleas.

And now this folding technology can be stored aboard your boat when you buy a travel bike that uses the same unique folding ability as the military version.

Montague Corporation developed the technology to take a full size mountain bike in under 30 seconds. And this really is a full size bike with 26-inch wheels that becomes a compact 3-by-3 foot package that weighs 29 pounds.

The patented Folding Integrated Technology (FIT) was developed by Montague to minimize folded size while not compromising the bicycle’s inherent strength and frame integrity. For our market, Montague offers the DX Crossover Bike, an 18-speed full-size bicycle tat stows in your lazarette until you reach the port. Then become an urban commuter as you go about getting provisions, sourcing parts and visiting the post office.

Spend much time cruising and you’ll see how helpful this form of transportation is, not o mention the health benefits.

A fashionable black, the DX Crossover folds flat without tools, and yet has all the strength of a full-size mountain bike. In fact, the military version is designed to be dropped from aircraft over hostile territory, strapped to a tank, or thrown in the back of a Humvee. So it should be adequate for getting around Ft. Lauderdale or Downtown Seattle.

Contact Montague Corporation at 800.736.5348 or visit their website at montaguebikes.com or militarybikes.com.