MONTAGUE

Overview

Montague Corporation designs and produces folding bicycles using Folding Integrated Technology (F.I.T.), with a recent expansion into e-bikes. The company is known for compact, full-size performance folding bikes suitable for urban commuting and trekking, including their first e-bike model, the M-E1, equipped with Shimano components.¹²³

History

Montague Corporation was founded in 1987 and has specialized in folding bicycles with F.I.T. technology. It has collaborated with government agencies and produced the Official Mountain Bike for the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta. Recently, the company entered the e-bike market with the launch of the M-E1, integrating folding technology with electric propulsion.¹⁷

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Products incorporate patented F.I.T. folding technology developed by Montague. Specific manufacturing locations are not detailed in available sources; assembly likely involves specialized components from partners like Shimano.¹³

Notable Products

• M-E1 - Full-size folding e-bike with Shimano Steps E6100 mid-drive motor, 418Wh battery, and 10-speed Deore drivetrain for urban and trekking use.
• Official Olympic Mountain Bike - Mountain bike produced for the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics using folding technology.
• FIT Folding Bikes - Bicycles featuring Folding Integrated Technology for compact storage and full-size riding.

Reputation

Montague is recognized by reviewers for innovative folding designs that maintain full-size performance, ride comfort, and component quality in the M-E1 e-bike. Enthusiasts appreciate its compactness, quiet operation, and suitability for commuting without major compromises. As a newer entrant in e-bikes, it receives praise for being the most rideable folding electric bike available.²⁵⁸