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Downtube vs Montague Comparison

As seen in the table below Montague Bikes do not compete well with our 20" wheel models. Our $300 bikes are lighter (about 5 lbs ), more comfortable ( due to suspension ), and are much more compact when folded.

  Montague CX ($449) Montague Paratrooper ($695) Downtube 9 ($299) Downtube NS ($349) Downtube FS ($359)
Frame Material Alloy front/Steel back Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Cassette 6sp freewheel 8sp cassette 9sp cassette 9sp cassette 9sp cassette
Suspension none Suntour fork Zoom fork none Zoom fork and rear shock
Stem Fixed height/Fixed Angle Fixed height/Fixed Angle Adjustable height & Adjustable Angle Adjustable height & Adjustable Angle Adjustable height & Adjustable Angle
Folded Size/Time Large/Slow Large/Slow Small/Fast Small/Fast Small/Fast
Replacable rear derailleur hanger No No Yes Yes Yes
Sizes 3 sizes 2 sizes One size fits all for the whole family One size fits all for the whole family One size fits all for the whole family
Frame protector (bar from below to protect frame) No No Yes Yes Yes
Weight 31 29 25 24 27


 

 

 
 
 
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