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a work horse with style…I use it weekly to get from my private strip
to my cranberry company fields in all kinds of soils.
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Montague
USA:
I
would like to let you know how much I have enjoyed using
your Paratrooper folding bikes.
My
big problem had been that, when I landed the Cessna
182 and various remote locations, any kind of transportation,
after landing, was very limited.
One case in point was Tuweep Airstrip, near the lower
part of the Grand Canyon. I had landed there before,
but since the strip was six miles from the rim, I could
not get there and back in a reasonable time frame. I
saw your ad in the AOPA Pilots magazine and then ordered
two of the Paratroopers, which just fit in the rear
seat of the Cessna.
The
pictures included are of the second landing at Tuweep.
A friend of mine and I landed, unloaded the bikes and
headed off for the rim, taking in various side roads
and sites as we went along. The bikes performed perfectly
as you can see by the pictures. We had a great time
showing them off to the few tourists that braved the
60 mile dirt road to get in there. (Only six miles for
us!) Upon returning to the plane, we set up camp for
the night, loading up the bikes and departing the next
morning.
I
am looking forward to many more adventures using these
remarkable bikes. I have used other folding bikes before,
but they never came close to the performance of these
Paratroopers. Thanks, Bob J., California
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years ago I bought a pair of Montague folding bikes. We
purchased the crosstown model because it is a hybrid between
a city touring bike and a mountain bike. It is very rugged.
It is a full size bike, which does not look like a folding
bike at all. The folding mechanism is around the vertical
post so there is no reduction of the structural integrity
of the bike. We fold them up and put them in our cardinal
C177B with no problem. Great for touring along Cape Cod.
J.N., Cessna Pilot |
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These
are the pictures from England I told you about. I had some
fantastic rides while there. The first one is in front of
a 10th century Saxon church near Beccles in Norfolk. The
second is on the final stretch of the Boadecia trail. I
love the bike, I take it with me on trips as often as I
can. Richard O., Oregon
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several years my wife and I had traveled with regular mountain
bikes, wheels removed in bags in the back of our C182H. The
2 of us are usually the only occupants so the rear seat is
generally out. Set up or take down and packing the bikes usually
took less than 20 minutes. That seemed to be the best option
until Montague came out with their new model folding bike
about 2 or 3 years ago. This is a very well made bike that
overcame my concerns and objections to the previous model
and other makes of folding or compact bikes.
They
fold quickly without tools but seem as solid as our regular
bikes when assembled. Components are good quality. They fit
easily into the cloth bags we were previously using. Bags
are not essential, but they are helpful in keeping the airplane
interior clean. Montague makes several styles of folding bikes
on the same frame. Components vary based on whether you plan
mostly riding on paved surfaces, serious off road, or a mix.
We have been very happy with our bikes. Mike M.,
Cessna pilot |
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thought that you may like to see your bikes that were
used regularly on my recent 2 weeks in the Mediterranean.
Bob L., Florida |
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back from my trip in the West with two bikes and the airplane.
The
timing was perfect as we received the bikes the same morning
we arrived in Phoenix. The 2 folding CXs have proved to be
essential every day, as we used them commuting from the several
airports we landed at to the nearby villages. We have also
been biking at the Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, and Lake
Powell.
A
lot of people stared at us and commented on the beauty of
your product. We made a lot of promotion among the pilots
we met, and I guess you are likely to receive an order from
a fellow pilot living in the Glendale, AZ area.
We
want to thank you for your professionalism in dealing with
us, as well as Montague for manufacturing such a beautiful
piece of technology. I wish you a great summer. Ciao!
Andra G., Italy
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You
can find a picture of your bike at the top of Spirit Mountain
near Cody, Wyoming. Joel W., Nevada
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own a Schwinn Montague with an 18” frame I bought
in August 1993. Interestingly enough, my bike has been trail
riding in Maine in March, through ice, snow, and 4’
deep puddles. It has ridden on volcanic rock on Kaena Point,
Oahu, Hawaii. It was on the infamous “Ride to the
Buddha Temple”, Lantau Island, Hong Kong. It has been
to see the cliff divers in Acapulco, Mexico. And even Singapore,
India, United Arab Emirates, Panama, Fiji, Australia, and
now it is in Florida with me.
The
folding feature has been invaluable in that I would not
have been able to take it on many of my trips were it not
for that, and many other times much convenience would have
been lost. I want to express my appreciation at your product
as it certainly made my life much more interesting.
Thanks.
Joel C., California |
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