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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction 1

2. Owner’s Responsibility 2

3. Parts of Your Bicycle & Location of Quick Releases 3

4. Assembly and Adjustment 4-11

Packing List 4 Operation of Quick Release Levers 5-6 Installing the Seat Post 7 Installing the Pedals 8

V-Brake Assembly 9 Front Wheel Assembly 10-11

5. Before Every Ride Checklist 12-13

6. Folding the Montague Bike 14-16

7. Unfolding the Montague Bike 17-18

8. Road Safety 19-20

9. Operation of the Gear System 21-22

10. Adjustment of Handlebars & Seat 23-24

11. Scheduled Maintenance 25

12. Inspection and Maintenance 26-31

Tools Needed, General Inspection 26 Control Cables, Steering 26 Brakes 27 Wheels 28 Chain, Cranks, Pedals and Re ectors 29 Front Derailleur 30 Rear Derailleur 31

14. Accessories For Your Montague 32

15. Montague Corporation Limited Warranty 33

Full-size, High-performance bicycles that fold

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4. ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT

Although your Montague is 99% assembled, there are a few steps that mustbe completed before it is ready to ride. If you have questions or concernsabout any of these steps, please see a bicycle dealer or contact Montague’sCustomer Support Team toll free at (800) 736-5348.

Carefully follow the “Final Assembly Instructions” attached to your bike.Once you have completed the assembly, read the remainder of this Owner’sManual.

NEVER ATTEMPT TO RIDE A BICYCLE THAT IS NOT PROPERLY ASSEMBLED.

Inside your box you will nd:

• 1 99% Assembled Bicycle, folded with rear wheel attached • 1 Saddle with seat post • 1 Front Wheel • 1 Small Parts Box which includes: • 2 Pedals (Right and Left) • 1 Front Wheel Quick Release • 1 15 mm Pedal Wrench Carefully remove the bicycle and all accessories from the box to avoidscratching the frame. Check the carton for loose parts before discarding.

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INSTALLING OR ADJUSTING THE SEAT:

1. Loosen seatpost quick release lever (Fig. 3).

2. Insert the seatpost into the seat at least to the minimum insertion line.

CAUTION: Do not raise seat post b eyond the minimum insertion lin e.To maintain rider safety, at least 2½” of seat post must be in the frameat all t imes (Fig. 4).

3. To adjust seat height, loosen the seat post quick release lever (see page5 for proper operation of quick release levers). Raise or lower the seatpost accordingly. Retighten the quick release lever securely so thatwhen the quick release lever is closed, the seat post cannot be rotatedin the frame.

Adjust for comfort of the rider. The saddle is properly adjusted when you cansit on the saddle, and with your knee only slightly bent (approx. 15º), reach thepedal at its lowest point with the ball of your foot.


INSTALLING THE PEDALS (FIG. 5):

You will nd a pair of pedals in your small parts box. The pedals have differentthreads and are stamped “R” for Right and “L” for Left, on the ends of the axleshaft to differentiate between right and left. Do not try to insert the wrongpedal into the crank arm as it will strip the threads in the crank.

1. Align the pedal axle with the threaded hole in the respective crank armand secure the pedal in the crank by hand.

• The right pedal is installed by turning the pedal axleclock-wise.

• The left pedal is installed by turning the pedal axlecounterclockwise.

2. After the pedals can no longer be turned by hand, use the 15 mm pedalwrench (included) and tighten the pedals securely. The shoulder of eachpedal should t tightly against the crank arm.

CAUTION: Always s tar t threading the ped als in to the crank by hand t oprevent stripping th e threads. Do not ride the bike if pedals are loose.

Fig. 3: Seat Post Installation Fig. 4: Insertion Line

Min.InsertionLine

Fig. 5: Pedal Assembly

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6. FOLDING YOUR MONTAGUE BIKE

3. Pull the bike up into the vertical position and stand on the chain sidewith the rear tire on the ground between your feet. Open the quickrelease lever on top of the boom tube (Fig. 12). Spin it counterclock-wise 5 to 6 complete rotations, then with the heal of your hand pressand hold down the quick release to lower quick release nut out ofthe quick release drop box while folding the bike with the handlebarsturned away from you so they fold into the rear wheel (Fig. 13). Thisis best done by placing your other hand on top of the frame andpushing away from you.

For extra compactness: open the quick release below the saddle and lowerthe saddle all the way down. Then close the quick release below the saddle(Fig. 14).

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Fig. 12: Open Boom Tube Quick Release

Fig. 14: Final Folded Position of the Montague Bike

Fig. 13: Folding the Montague Bike


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12 . INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

REAR DERAILLEUR ADJUSTMENT (FIG 19):

With the right shift lever all the way back or the twist shift all the way forward,the rear derailleur should position the chain on the smallest rear sprocketwith no trace of slack in the control cable.If the chain does not reach th e smallest spr ocket:

Adjust limiting screw “H” (moving it out, away from the derailleur housing)allowing the necessary additional outward travel of the derailleur.

Once adjusted, limiting screw “H” should be moved to bottom against thederailleur housing, stopping any additional outward travel of the derailleurand preventing the chain from running off the smallest sprocket.

If there is slack in the cable:

Turn the barrel adjustment counterclockwise to remove slack. If the slackis not taken up, or if the derailleur does not have a barrel adjuster, a cableadjustment is necessary. Loosen the cablexing bolt freeing the cable. Pullthe cable tight and retighten bolt securely.

With the right shift lever all the way forward, or the twist shift all the way back,the derailleur should position the chain on the largest rear sprocket.

If the chain does not reach th e largest spr ocket: Adjust limiting screw “L” to allow forthis and position it to bottom againstthe derailleur housing to prevent anyadditional inward travel of therear derailleur. This will stop thechain from running off the insideof the large rear sprocket.

Fig 19: Rear Derailleur Adjustment

Cable AdjustingBarrel

AdjustingScrew “L”

Tension Pulley

AdjustingScrew “H”

Guide Pulley

Cablexing Bolt

13. ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR MONTAGUE

Optional Accessories:

Folding Pedals: Folding pedals will reduce the folded width of the bicycleby four inches and are available to t on all models.

Carrying Case: A water resistant 420 Denier nylon carrying case isavailable. It has an over-the-shoulder strap and an inner pocket for the frontwheel. See your dealer for more details.

Additional Accessories: More custom Montague accessories are alsoavailable, and since your Montague uses standard parts and components,you can customize your bike in numerous ways. Check out your local bikedealer’s selection of parts and accessories.

INSTALLATION OF RACKS: Montague does not manufacture rear racks,but recommends you use a seat post mount rack. Contact your localbicycle retailer for further details.

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14. MONTAGUE CORPORATION LIMITED WARRANTY

Montague Corporation warrants each new Montague bicycle frame againstdefects in workmanship and materials for the lifetime of the original owner.Montague Corporation also warrants all original parts, excluding suspensionforks, for a period of one year from the date of purchase. Forks shall becovered by the stated warranty of their original manufacturers. Paint anddecals are warranted for one year. This warranty is expressly limited tothe repair or replacement of a defective frame, fork, or defective part and isthe sole remedy of the warranty. This warranty is not transferable from theoriginal owner.

Claims must be made through an authorized Montague dealer. Proofof purchase is required. In addition, a warranty registration card must becompleted and received by Montague Corporation before a warranty claimmay be processed.

This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, improper assembly,damage or failure due to accident, misuse, abuse or neglect, follow-upmaintenance, or installation of parts or accessories not originally intendedor compatible with the bicycle as it was sold. Modi cation of the frame orcomponents shall void this warranty.

Montague Corporation shall not be responsible for incidental or consequentialdamages. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequentialdamages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you.

Labor charges for parts changeovers are not covered by the warranty.

This warranty gives the consumer speci c legal rights, and those rights mayvary from place to place. This warranty does not effect the statutory rightsof the consumer.

HUMMER and all related and disti nctive vehicle model body and grille designs are General MotorsTrademarks used under license to Montague Corporation.

© 2004 Montague Corporation, Cambridge, MA 02238 USA. Montague is a registered Trademark of theMontague Corporation.Component speci cations vary by country and are subject to change without notice. All Montague bicyclesare covered under one or more patents or patents pending.

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Montague CorporationP.O. Box 381118Cambridge, MA 02238

Toll Free Phone # (800) 736-5348International Customers Call (617) 491-7200© 2004 Montague Corporation, Cambridge, MA, USA


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