Saturday 26 December 2009

Montague Paratrooper Mountain Folding Bike Get it now!


I'm not a hardcore cyclist but I like to ride to work sometimes and do some single track mountain biking when the weather's right. I saw a fellow camper with this bike in Yosemite a few years ago and tried it out. I really liked the feel of it as a full frame mountain bike -- and was sold with the idea of it folding up to fit in the back of my rather compact car.

When I finally purchased it I replaced my old Mongoose Sycamore. I thought I would sacrifice something by getting this folder, but after getting used to the odd (but good!) appearance, and learning to trust the mono-boom design, it really proved itself. For trails I use the stock knobby tires it came with and for the commute, I use a set of Serfas Drifter City/Hybrid Wire Bead Bicycle Tire (AWESOME). Have not had a flat yet in the nearly two years I've had it.

In all a 5 star -- really no other comparable alternative out there.Get more detail about Montague Paratrooper Mountain Folding Bike.

Sunday 13 December 2009

Cheapest 2009 Mongoose Tyax Elite (All Mountain)


I purchased a Mongoose Tyax Elite about one year ago. You will not find a bike with nicer components for the same price. The aluminum frame is strong and lite. The brakes are amazing, they are not your cheap cable operated discs, they are true hydraulic, with awesome stopping power. The gear set is well matched-not the best, but surely better than most. This bike also turns heads amongst other bike riders, the beautiful black finish looks great.
If you are thinking about getting into trail riding or looking for an excellent commuter bike, Mongoose really did well on this model. Comparatively you would pay almost double for the same features on a Trek or Cannondale. Get more detail about 2009 Mongoose Tyax Elite (All Mountain).