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Over the past two weeks, I was fortunate enough to get my brand new Montague Paratrooper Highline folding mountain bike to test, this 27.5″ behemoth is impressive right out of the box and I was extremely eager to get onto the bike to take it for a test ride.
The Montague Highline is one of Montague’s models, only two were released with 27.5″ wheels, however, this is by far the most impressive model we have seen by the brand for some years now.
This is a truly rugged mountain bike that boasts a large 2×10 drivetrain, some enormous tires, and a very diverse cassette too.
MONTAGUE PARATROOPER HIGHLINE
Our Rating
PROS
- High-quality disc brakes
- Decent 2.1″ tires
- Sleek aesthetics
- Lightweight and stylish design
- 27 quick shift gears
- Very quick on the road
CONS
- Moderately expensive
- Takes 20 seconds to fold away
- Large and takes up a lot of space
OUR VERDICT
“The Montague Paratrooper Highline is a stunning folding mountain bike that performs at the highest level. It has everything and so much more, a wonderful bike!”
Montague Paratrooper Folding Mountain Bike Review
Montague informed us that the Highline was designed to be used by casual riders after they finish work in the week, on a variety of different challenges and of course for full-on, intense weekend excursions out in the countryside too.
“An absolutely gorgeous bike that is without a doubt the finest folding mountain bike I have ever managed to get my hands on – stunning!”
We think that this bike would do an absolutely fantastic job on rugged mountain ridges, rock garden paths, cross-country riding, and of course wherever you may find yourself on a weekend too.
The Montague Paratrooper Highline folding mountain bike has been designed to be a real cross-country beast of a bike.
The large 27.5″ wheels offer so many benefits that are often overlooked by riders, firstly they provide the capacity to roll over larger obstacles, they reduce the number of vibrations felt by the rider due to their outstanding shock absorption capacity, and they also go far faster too.
Performance
Similarly, the Montague Paratrooper Highline comes complete with a RockShox fork and a set of extremely high-quality hydraulic disc brakes and so this bike is truly kitted out to be suitable for any true cross-country rider looking for a top-notch model.
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 a bus all folded down too.
Being a relatively heavy rider I was quite concerned when the bike first arrived that it may be too light and weak for me, however despite the Paratrooper Highline being very lightweight, it is actually incredibly sturdy and will last a long time.
This bike really is the perfect all-rounded bike and will be absolutely perfect for anybody looking for a bike to get around town, take out and about around your local countryside, or for commuter purposes either.
The bike will catch your eye as soon as you see it and you will be utterly impressed when you first get your hands on it for a test ride.
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.
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Specifications
| Color | Matte Gunmetal Grey |
| Frame | Custom drawn 7005 Series Aluminum with FIT System. Power Angle geometry. Replaceable derailleur hanger and disc mount. |
| Fork | RockShox XC30 for 27.5″. 100mm travel w/ lockout and adjustment |
| Rims | 27.5″ Alloy, 32 holes. Double Wall w/ Eyelets. |
| Tires | Kenda Kadre. Knobby. 27.5″ x 2.10″. |
| Hubset | Formula Disc. Black, Alloy. Sealed front & rear with CLIX front quick release. |
| Spokes | 14 Gauge Stainless. |
| Saddle | Mountain Aero with Center Gap Comfort Technology. |
| Seatpost | Kalloy, 30.0 X 300mm. Black. |
| Handlebars | Kalloy. Alloy, 5-degree back sweep. 31.8 Barbore. 560mm in length. |
| Stem | Kalloy, Alloy Direct Connect. 90mm with a 7-degree rise. |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore Rapid Fire. 2-Speed Left. 10-Speed Right. Both w/ Optical Gear Display. |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore. Top Swing Dual Pull. |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore. Top Swing Dual Pull. |
| Crankset | SR Suntour XCM. 38/24. Alloy 175mm crank arm. Matte Black. |
| Speeds | 20 |
| Brakeset | Tektro Auriga. Front & rear hydraulic disc brakes. Alloy Levers. |
| Pedals | Platform pedal with alloy cage. |
| Bottom Bracket | Sealed Cartridge |
| Frame Sizes | 18″, 20″ |
| Folded Size | 36″ x 28″ x 12″ |
| Approx Weight | 29lbs |
Concluding Remarks
I really do love my new Montague Paratrooper Highline, it is without a doubt my favorite folding mountain bike of the year and I don’t think that will be changing at any point soon.
You always feel secure when you purchase any bike from Montague, however, this is by far their finest bike yet and you should be very excited if you’re thinking about purchasing one of these absolute beasts.
Mark Plummer
Mark Plummer is an experienced bike mechanic who has built, repaired, and customized thousands of bikes over the years. A former mountain biking athlete, his cycling adventures have taken him all over the globe from the mountains of Scotland to the South Island of New Zealand. These days he enjoys the benefits of commuting to work and touring on his Dahon and Brompton folding bikes.This free cheat sheet will help you choose a folding bike by providing quick information on the 7 key considerations when buying a foldable bicycle!
