Comments on: Speedlinking 25 June 2009

By: Simon

Simon — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:58:33 +0000

Don't think Subaru stock any such Montague Bike these days. They ran a special a few years ago.

From my recollection they are meant to be a comfortable ride, not a freakishly small folder that won't carry a guy over 150lbs

They are now distributed properly in Australia tho - by a disti called Eureka Brands.

By: HYG

HYG — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:34:18 +0000

Err... there's a link buried in the first line of my comment up above :)

Anyway, Subaru offers courtesy Montague bikes at each of their showrooms while you get your car serviced.

It definitely falls squarely in the realms of recreational MTB. I'd consider riding the Yarra Trails on it. Would ride Lysterfield on it for a bet. Although I wouldn't be so keen on hitting the You Yangs Stockyards with it because the fork is just rubbish....

By: Treadly and Me

Treadly and Me — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:04:52 +0000

Was that an official test ride or does someone you know own a Montague? And would you be happy to take it out to the You Yangs?

By: HYG

HYG — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:25:28 +0000

I've had a ride on one of those Montague folding bikes. Not nearly as bad as I was expecting and if I recall, would probably ride better than my stock Yeah (Dahon copy).

That said, big wheels are still useless for folding....

By: Porl

Porl — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:43:06 +0000

On 'Two Wheeled Paramedics':

You have these in Melbourne, just not full-time in the CBD like London does. Likewise, since 2007 we've operated them in Adelaide. Again, not full-time, but for major events, and times when the CBD is particularly congested because of them - the events, not the bikes. Apart from being brilliantly effective in crowds or traffic, as a cyclist this is just about the most enjoyable way to spend a day at work I can think of.

Ta Treadly for another distracting stack of links to get lost in.