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Montague Paratrooper
Folding Bike
STRONG AS A TANK, LIGHT AS A DAY PACK, and
folds quickly like a Swiss-army knife.
THE PARATROOPER Military Bike
The Mission: Desert stealth
mobility. The Challenge: Develop ground mobility that is tough enough
to drop from a plane; durable enough to traverse any terrain, move at
high speeds and require minimal maintenance; easy enough to fold into a
portable size yet agile enough to unfold in seconds.
The Result: The Paratrooper.
The News: Now available for civilian use.
The Paratrooper is a 24 speed mountain bike that folds
simply, without the use of tools. By turning one quick release lever,
the Paratrooper compacts in less than 30 seconds into a 3'x3' pack for
easy portability and storage in a car or closet. DARPA DEVELOPMENT:
Montague Corporation, the world leader in full-size performance bikes
that fold, developed the Paratrooper Mountain Bike in conjunction with
the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to bridge an
important gap between walking infantry and heavy military vehicles.
Montague Corporation is the pioneer of the Folding Integrated
Technology (FIT), deemed to be one of the next-generation trends in the
bicycle industry. DARPA, the Pentagon-based agency, known for its
foresight and investment in significant world changing projects
(including funding the development of the Internet back in the '70s)
recognized the importance of this folding technology for military use
and so funded the development of a bicycle that could be used by US
Marines, Paratroopers, Military Police and other military divisions.
NOW AVAILABLE!
Until recently, the military bike has not been available outside of the
DARPA development circle. Now, due to an overwhelming demand from
hunters, smoke-jumpers, parachutists, and many other people who enjoy
getting off-the-beaten-track, Montague is manufacturing the original
Military Bike in the form of the "Paratrooper" for civilian use.
Tough, rugged, and ready for anything,
this mountain bike is dropped from the sky to land prepared for action.
The speed of unfolding this bike for riding will blow you away. No
tools required to fold and stash in your Humvee. The Paratrooper® comes
equipped with front suspension, 24-speed EZ Fire Plus® shifters, and
heavy duty double cage aluminum pedals to tackle the roughest terrain.
The Paratrooper® Tactical Bike uses all standard mountain bike wheels
and components serviceable at any bike shop.
ADVANTAGES
- Full-size, rugged mountain bike deployable on almost
any terrain.
- A stealth/minimal signature that is second only to a
walking soldier.
- Off body load bearing = transport of increased loads
= lesser reliance on resupply.
- Up to 75 miles daily range with low/no logistic support
necessary.
- Folds to 36" x 30" x 12" in under
thirty seconds without the use of tools.
- Easy to transport, you can take this bike anywhere -
you can even jump with it!
- Low initial cost with little to no maintenance required.
- Front disk brakes give rapid and stronger braking power.
- Equipped with industry standard wheels and components
serviceable at any bike shop.
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Montague Folding Integrated Technology (F.I.T.™):
Our patented seat tube folding system preserves the structural
integrity and inherent strength of traditional bicycle
geometry. Unlike all other folding bikes, there are no
wobbly hinges and no structural tubes cut in half.
- Quick Releases: No tools are needed to fold and unfold
the X-Series™ Bike. Just open one quick release lever
on the top tube and remove the front wheel. Folds in under
thirty seconds without tools.
- Safety Lock: Recessed drop out for quick release prevents
frame from folding even with quick release not tightened.
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SPECIFICATIONS |
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Color |
Cammy Green |
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Frame |
7005 series aluminum front & rear triangle |
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Fork |
SR SUNTOUR®
75 mm Travel with preload adjustment and disc brake mount |
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Rims |
Jalco® alloy, 32 hole, machine finish brake surface |
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Tires |
26" x 1.95" knobby |
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Hubset |
Formula® , sealed alloy |
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Spokes |
14G stainless |
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Saddle |
Velo ® Mountain Aero, Double Density |
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Seatpost |
Ultralight butted alloy, 300mm |
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Handlebars |
Ultralight butted alloy, 30 degree rise, 5 degree bend |
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Stem |
Alloy threadless® |
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Shifters |
Shimano®
EZ-Fire Plus |
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Front Derailleur |
SR SUNTOUR® |
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Rear Derailleur |
Shimano®
Deore |
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Crankset |
SR SUNTOUR® |
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Speeds |
24 speed |
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Brakeset |
Front: Disc micro adjust Rear: Alloy V-style Shimano® levers |
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Pedals |
Bear trap |
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Bottom Bracket |
Sealed cartridge |
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Frame Sizes |
18", 20" |
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Stand over heights |
29", 30" |
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Folded Size |
36" x 28" x 12" |
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Weight |
29 lbs. |
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