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The Paratrooper Highline is a rugged folding mountain bike built for true cross country riding. 27.5″ wheels provide superior rolling ability over obstacles and rough terrain while a Rockshox fork and hydraulic disc brakes satisfy the XC rider looking for convenience.
The Highline builds on the heritage of Montague's Grand Canyon® bikes and like those that came before, is designed to fold easily for the car trunk, train, or closet. Perfect for after-work rides on your favorite trails and full-on weekend excursions in the mountains.
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The Highline is equipped with a 20-speed 2×10 drivetrain to deliver easy reliable shifting and superior chain retention with a lightweight setup.
Folding bikes fit your lifestyle. Having the ability to fold your bike into a compact package in seconds allows you to store it easily in the home or office, and travel anywhere with your bike. It can fit in the car trunk, on the bus or train, and is perfect for your next trip.
We set out to create the highest performance folding bikes in the world. All Montague bikes use full-size wheels, standard components, and a folding design that doesn't break any of the frame's tubing. Our focus has always been on perfecting ride quality, handling, and comfort.
27.5″ Wheels
Larger than the traditional 26″ mountain bike wheel, the 27.5″ wheels on the Highline roll over obstacles easier, and provide a larger contact point with the ground.
“The Montague Paratrooper Highline folding mountain bike has been designed to be a real cross-country beast of a bike.
As with all of the folding mountain bikes produced by Montague, you can expect the Paratrooper Highline to easily fold down in under 20 seconds, fit on the back of a car, on a train, or on a bus all folded down too.
Montague, as with all of their bike models, has made absolutely no compromises and it really does exceed all expectations - I didn't even think that this was possible.”
Plane & Pilot Magazine reviewed the Paratrooper Highline as the perfect bike for general aviation pilots.
“Pilots looking to stay mobile after flying into the backcountry or on a weekend mountain getaway can carry the lightweight Montague Paratrooper Highline. The rugged mountain bike weighs about 30 pounds and folds down in only 20 seconds to a 36x28x12-inch size, making it easy to stow.
It's built for rough terrain, with a 2×10 drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes, and fat 27.5-inch tires that provide superior rolling ability over obstacles.”
“Few bicycle companies need to measure the size of an aircraft door when designing a new model. But Montague Corp., based in Cambridge, Mass., did precisely that when the Pentagon said it needed a lightweight, foldable bike that special-operations forces could carry as they jumped out of airplanes into enemy territory.
US forces found the bikes ideal for moving quietly and without using scarce fuel. Word spread throughout the world's tightly knit military community.”
Time Magazine
The sealed system keeps dirt and grime out of the brake's moving parts while the hydraulic actuated caliper makes for lightning-fast brake response.
Specifications and prices are subject to change without notice. Bike specifications and prices for your country may differ. We do our best to ensure that the listed specifications accurately reflect the parts found on our folding bikes. Even so, we may have to change the component specifications from time to time. We do our best to make sure that all component substitutions are of equal performance and cosmetics as those listed.
We are so confident in our folding frame design that we offer a lifetime warranty so you can feel confident too. Frames and non-suspension forks are covered for the life of the bike's original owner.
Montague Corporation USA - History
Montague Corporation, headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a company devoted to the design and production of bicycles that incorporates Folding Integrated Technology (F.I.T.), a revolutionary system deemed to be one of the next-generation trends in the bicycle industry.
1987
In 1987 David Montague, while in graduate school at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, formed the Montague Corporation - a company focused on designing and producing full-size, high-performance bicycles that fold — bicycles that sacrifice nothing in performance and still provide the folding benefit for space-saving convenience.
The first bicycle designed by Montague was dubbed the “BiFrame” for its patented Concentrus system, which unites the two parts of the frame with concentric seat tubes, one nested inside the other. Since then, Montague Corporation has never hit the brakes, winning numerous awards along the way, including Popular Mechanic's Design & Engineering Award.
1996
In 1996, the BMW/Montague Mountain bike was chosen as the Official Mountain Bike of the Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta. These bikes were featured in the closing ceremonies of the 1996 Olympics and used by athletes for transportation to and from the Olympic venues. Montague bicycles are also distributed through high-end consumer catalogs such as Sharper Image, Neiman Marcus, Hammacher Schlemmer, and National Geographic.
1997
In 1997, Montague won a two-year grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), which recognized the importance of the folding technology, to work with the United States Marines in developing the Tactical Electric No Signature (TENS) Mountain bike.
For this project Montague developed a new folding design, enabling the bike to fold faster for Paratrooper exit from military aircraft while also increasing its load-bearing capacity. This gave rise to the Paratrooper, Montague's non-electric Military Mountain Bike.
1999
In 1999 Montague launched a consumer line of bikes, the X-Series, based on the original Military Bike design. Due to the success of the X-Series and the publicity surrounding the DARPA development, there was an overwhelming demand for the original Military Bike. Montague decided to manufacture and launch the Paratrooper for professional and civilian use.
2002
In 2002 Montague partnered with General Motors to design and manufacture the HUMMER Tactical Mountain Bike, a version of Montague's popular military bike that folds to fit in the back of the Hummer h5. This partnership demonstrates how Montague is spearheading a new and innovative approach.
2007
In 2007 Montague released a new line of rugged mountain bikes based on the X-Series platform. SwissBikes feature more aggressive rider positioning and focus on performance mountain biking. The SwissBike XO is the lightest, most technologically advanced bike in Montague's lineup. The SwissBikes are a great compliment to the already diverse Montague lineup.
2010
In 2010 Montague debuted a new frame design and with it, an entirely new line of full-size, 700c folding bikes. These bikes are designed for pavement-oriented riders. The new frame design features more elegant lines and a redesigned folding mechanism that allows for a faster, easier fold. With the addition of these models, Montague is able to offer a bike for every style of riding.
2011
In 2011 Montague released the Octagon steering system as an after-market component. Already a popular component on some of their road bikes and responding to consumer demand, Montague made Octagon available through local bike shops. Octagon allows the rider to adjust their handlebar height by up to four inches using the already familiar quick release system. More information is available at octagoncycles.com.
2013
In 2013 Montague debuts the Custom line of framesets, making their award-winning folding bike frame available individually for the first time. Riders can now build a Montague from the frame up with their components of choice, and Road, Single Speed, and Mountain frames are made available to accommodate custom builds for any riding style.
2015
In 2015 Montague launched the first official Park&Pedal program in the US in conjunction with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, and the Department of Transportation. The program encourages would-be car commuters to park outside the city and bike the rest of their way to their destination by providing free parking on commuting routes and near bike paths.
2016
In 2016 Montague debuted a completely re-designed folding bike line with the new DirectConnect folding system, the Eurobike Award-winning RackStand, and updated specs, paint, and decals. 27.5″ wheel folding mountain bikes are available for the first time as well as disc brake-equipped pavement models and a belt drive offering. The improved folding system removes the quick release from the top tube, makes folding easier, and provides stronger clamping.
2017
In 2017 Montague released the Rack stand as an after-market component. Already a popular component on some of their bikes and responding to consumer demand, Montague made Rack stand compatible with non-Montague Bikes. It is being distributed by Quality Bicycle Products and available through local bike shops. The Rack stand allows the rider to use the rack as a luggage carrier, mudguard, kickstand, and work stand. More information is available at rackstandcycles.com
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