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MONTAGUE Owner's Manual

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Enlarged version
Full-size, High-performance bicycles that fold
Bicycle
Owner's Manual
for Montague
and Paratrooper
, SwissBike
®
Bicycles
®
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Parts of Your Bicycle & Location of Quick Releases
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Unfolding the Montague Bike
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Packing List
Installing the Seat Post
V-Brake Assembly
Tools Needed, General Inspection
Control Cables, Steering
Chain, Cranks, Pedals and Refl ectors
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Installing the Seat Post Installing the Pedals V-Brake Assembly Front Wheel Assembly 10-11 Before Every Ride Checklist 12-13 Full-size, High-performance bicycles that fold Folding the Montague Bike 14-16 Unfolding the Montague Bike 17-18 Bicycle Road Safety 19-20 Owner’s Manual Operation of the Gear System...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    X-Bike properly. Since all the components on your Montague are industry standard, repairs or replacements can be performed at virtually any retail bicycle dealer. The owner is responsible for required normal maintenance services, such as those listed in the “Maintenance”...

  • Page 3: Assembly And Adjustment

    4. ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT Although your Montague is 99% assembled, there are a few steps that must be completed before it is ready to ride. If you have questions or concerns about any of these steps, please see a bicycle dealer or contact Montague’s Customer Support Team toll free at (800) 736-5348.

  • Page 4: Operation Of Quick Release Levers

    OPERATION OF QUICK RELEASES (FIG. 2): 4. ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT Since your Montague relies on quick releases for folding and general assembly and adjustment, it is crucial that you fully understand how to operate the Once the lever is securely closed, you should not be able to move it levers.

  • Page 5: Installing The Pedals

    4. ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT 4. ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT INSTALLING OR ADJUSTING THE SEAT: INSTALLING THE PEDALS (FIG. 5): Loosen seatpost quick release lever (Fig. 3). You will fi nd a pair of pedals in your small parts box. The pedals have different threads and are stamped “R”...
  • Page 6 NOTE: Left and right are determined from riding position on the bicycle. 4. ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT 4. ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT Front Wheel Installation (FIG. 7): V-BRAKES (FIG. 6): Metal Cable Guide WARNING End Cap To release the brakes: Cable Hook Riding with an improperly adjusted wheel quick release can allow the Pinch the brake arches together Unit...

  • Page 7: Front Wheel Assembly

    If you wish to replace any parts or components on your Montague, you do so 12. Re-engage the brakes (see page 9). Squeeze the brake lever tightly at your own risk.
  • Page 8 5. BEFORE EVERY RIDE - CHECKLIST 6. FOLDING YOUR MONTAGUE BIKE Your Montague bike is designed for quick folding and unfolding without the Ensure your bicycle is in proper working condition each and every time you use of tools. The following simple steps should be observed to ensure the ride.

  • Page 9: Folding The Montague Bike

    For extra compactness: open the quick release below the saddle and lower the saddle all the way down. Then close the quick release below the saddle (Fig. 14). Fig. 13: Folding the Montague Bike Fig. 12: Open Boom Tube Quick Release Fig. 14: Final Folded Position of the Montague Bike...
  • Page 10 & 15b). Lock the quick release lever with the lever pointing towards the saddle. Make sure the Quick Release End Nut is completely inside the If you do not fully understand any of the steps for unfolding your Montague Quick Release Drop Box. See “Operation of Quick Releases”, page 5.

  • Page 11: Road Safety

    8. ROAD SAFETY 8. ROAD SAFETY • For your safety, always wear a helmet that meets Snell or American • Never hitch on other vehicles, do not “Stunt” ride or race in traffi c. National Standards Institute (Ansi) Z290.4 requirements. In the Don’t weave in and out of the traffi...

  • Page 12: Operation Of The Gear System

    9. OPERATION OF THE GEAR SYSTEM 9. OPERATION OF THE GEAR SYSTEM The multi-gear system provides a means of maintaining a constant pedaling ADJUSTMENT OF THE CABLE TENSION: rate, regardless of road level conditions. This is the most effective cycling technique to prevent tiring over long distances.

  • Page 13: Adjustment Of Handlebars & Seat

    10. ADJUSTMENT OF HANDLEBAR AND SEAT 10. ADJUSTMENT OF HANDLEBAR AND SEAT HANDLEBAR STEM ADJUSTMENT: SEAT ADJUSTMENT: Your handlebar’s primary function is to steer and control your bicycle, Your seat and seatpost are the primary means of support for the rider. therefore proper installation, adjustment and maintenance are crucial for your Proper adjustment is important for your comfort and pedaling effi...

  • Page 14: Scheduled Maintenance

    We recommend that you do take your bicycle in should include the following: to a dealer once a year for maintenance so you can enjoy your Montague for as long as possible. Maintenance service by a dealer TOOLS NEEDED FOR MAINTENANCE OF YOUR MONTAGUE BIKE: Crank set: check play, adjust and retighten if necessary.

  • Page 15: Brakes

    ALIGNMENT: If the bicycle does not align properly, immediately bring to a effi cient and safe ride. Make sure that the tires are infl ated according to bicycle mechanic or call Montague’s Customer Support Team toll free at (800) pressure indicated on tire sidewall. Improper tire pressure will cause excessive 736-5348.

  • Page 16: Front Derailleur

    12. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 12. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE CHAIN: Check frequently for damage and stretch and replace if necessary. FRONT DERAILLEUR ADJUSTMENT: (FIG. 18) Lubricate several times each season and after each washing or ride in the rain. Use a lightweight, all-purpose oil, being careful to oil each link. Chain The derailing cage must be positioned high enough to clear the chain specifi...

  • Page 17: Rear Derailleur

    Additional Accessories: More custom Montague accessories are also available, and since your Montague uses standard parts and components, Once adjusted, limiting screw “H” should be moved to bottom against the you can customize your bike in numerous ways. Check out your local bike derailleur housing, stopping any additional outward travel of the derailleur dealer’s selection of parts and accessories.

  • Page 18: Montague Corporation Limited Warranty

    Montague Corporation. International Customers Call (617) 491-7200 Component specifi cations vary by country and are subject to change without notice. All Montague bicycles © 2004 Montague Corporation, Cambridge, MA, USA are covered under one or more patents or patents pending.

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