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Department - Field and Court Equipment

		X-Series Montague 20" Paratrooper® Tactical Bicycle See larger image List Price: $800.00 Price: $756.74 You Save: $43.26 In Stock # MNT-PAR20

In 1997, under a grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Montague partnered with the US Marines to develop the Tactical Electric No Signature (TENS) Mountain Bike. For this project, Montague developed a new folding frame design called the X-Series™, integrating the F.I.T.™ system into the frame design. The non-electric version of the TENS Mountain Bike, named The Paratrooper®, became available shortly thereafter.

The F.I.T.™(Folding Integrated Technology) system was developed to allow a full-size, high-performance mountain bike to fold in half so that it could fit through the cargo door of a military aircraft with a paratrooper. When the soldier would hit the ground, he or she would have a tactical mountain bike to use as transportation, thereby bridging the gap between walking and deploying heavy military vehicles. This would not only aid in transportation but it would help to facilitate battlefield reporting as well.

The Paratrooper® is a full-size mountain bike that can traverse terrain silently at high speeds with no thermal or acoustic radar signature - key components when trying to avoid the enemy. The Paratrooper® offers up to 500 pounds of load hauling capability and it does not need gasoline. It has enhanced off-body load bearing capabilities, a high level of maneuverability, and can compact to a portable size in less than 30 seconds. The bikes are indeed used in conjunction with LAV's (Light Armored Vehicles) and HMMWV's as back up transportation and they also help to facilitate battlefield reporting.

It became clear that the folding technology found on bikes developed for the U.S. Military could be used in the civilian world as well, as these bikes began turning up in car trunks, closets, and a host of other places where conventional non-folding bikes could not fit. By popular demand the military bikes made their way into 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, a compass 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.^TM): 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.
• Manufactured for people up to 250 lbs

F.I.T. SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY: Have you ever noticed how most folding bikes look like someone took a hacksaw and cut them in half and added a hinge to allow them to fold? Not very imaginative, and certainly not very good for the ride quality (when a tube is cut in half, it loses its torsional rigidity, making the bike less stable and more prone to failure).

The patented F.I.T.™ system developed by Montague engineers, and found on all our bikes, uses a system that does not cut any tubes in half. In fact, when looking at our bikes, it is not immediately clear how they fold, or even that they fold at all. We use our patented Concentrus™ system, which is a tube within a tube design that actually strengthens the frame by incorporating technology found on some high performance, dual suspension mountain bikes.

This technology was developed by Montague for military use and is covered under numerous patents worldwide. No tools are required to fold and unfold Montague bicycles. Simply remove the front wheel and unlock one frame quick release. This can be done in a matter of seconds allowing the bike to be stored with ease on the side of an LAV or tank and in the back of a HMMWV or police cruiser.

Geometry Our bikes use only standard full-size bicycle geometry proven by millions of riders around the world. Unlike small wheel folding bikes where the distance between the seat and the handlebars has been shortened to allow for a small folded size, Montague bikes use standard top tube lengths, standard head tube angles, standard seat tube angles, and standard chain stay lengths. All this adds up to a tremendous ride quality only found on Montague bikes.

Materials Montague engineers don't stop after designing great frame geometries. Materials used in frame construction are equally important. So our engineers, looking to the aircraft industry, have developed state of the art custom drawn 7005 series, aircraft grade aluminum tubing that is used on every bike we sell. Sure, it would be easier and less expensive to use the same old round steel tubes that everyone else uses, but then our bikes would ride just like everyone else's, an option we just can't accept. Our trend-setting frame materials are then welded together in our state of the art welding facility making a frame that is stiff both laterally and in torsion. Finally, our frames are finished with a 5-layer anti-corrosion finishing process allowing them to last longer and look better. All this adds up to a frame that will last a lifetime and is guaranteed to do so.

Color	Cammy Green
Frame	Lightweight Aluminum 7005 Series Front Chromoly/Hi-Ten Rear Triangle
Fork	RST® 281RC Suspension 65mm travel, with disc brake mount
Spokes/Rims	14G Stainless Steel Spokes with 32 hole Front and 36 hole Back Black Alloy Rims
Tires	26 x 1.95" Off Road Knobbies
Saddle	Velo Mountain Double Density with Comfort Grip Surface
Seatpost	Alloy Micro Adjust
Handlebars	Alloy flat with 5 Degree Bend
Stem	Ahead Alloy Direct Connect
Gearing	24- speed Shimano® Grip Shift twist shifters
Crankset	Tracer Romax
Cassette	8 Speed
Brakes	Front: Promax Disc with Micro-Adjustment. Rear: Alloy V-brakes
Pedals	Alloy Extra Wide Double Cage Bear Trap
Water Bottle	1 Seat Down Tube Bosses
Frame Sizes	20.0"
Standing Heights	30"
Folded Size	36" x 28" x 12"

To order the Montague 18" Paratrooper Mountain Bike, click here.

To order the Montague CX Mountain Bike, click here.

To order the Montague DX Mountain Bike, click here.

To order the Montague MX Mountain Bike, click here.

To order the X-Series Montague Bicycle Folding Pedals, click here.

To order the Montague Soft Bike Carrying Case, click here.

To order the Montague Bicycle Kick stand, please call Online Sports to place your order at 800-856-2638. The kick stand is only sold with the purchase of a Montague bike.

Available Colors:
Camouflage Green

Available Sizes
20"

Shipping Details: This item requires a charge of $49.00 for shipping standard to the Continental U.S. Expedited shipping for this item if requested will be quoted to you by email or phone for your approval before your order ships and can be higher than the standard expedited shipping rates because of the weight or dimensions of this item. Details

Availability: In stock - leaves the warehouse within 1 - 2 business days.

Item Number:
MNT-PAR20

Price: $756.74