| Folding mountain bikes are essentially practical bicycles, | | | | Montague-made Hummer is a high-tech folding |
| which are easy to store and transport. These | | | | mountain bike. The Hummer bicycle, designed after |
| mountain bikes can be folded in seconds and you will | | | | full-sized military bikes, has normal wheels with knobby |
| not even need any special rack for these bikes. Just | | | | tires and hence it can be used on any terrain. It takes |
| put it inside your suitcase and carry it like another piece | | | | around 30 seconds to fold a Hummer and the folded |
| of luggage inside a car, boat, train or even inside an | | | | bicycle measures just 36" x 28" x 12". The folding is |
| airplane. | | | | accomplished without the use of tools. |
| The folding technique of mountain bikes is a patented | | | | The Hummer is essentially lightweight yet it is perfectly |
| military design and it was initially used to develop | | | | tough and durable. Other plus-points of this bicycle are |
| full-sized folding bikes for the US Marines and | | | | - Shimano precision index shifters for a quick gear |
| paratroopers for strategic use. | | | | change, 24-speed Shimano drive train and a front |
| A folding mountain bike is a bit expensive when | | | | suspension with a front disk brake. |
| compared to a non-folding mountain bike. Despite the | | | | Paratrooper Mountain Bike |
| price-factor, purchasing a foldable bike will be | | | | The market-leaders have launched yet another folding |
| advantageous in every respect. Actually, the | | | | mountain bike, the Paratrooper Mountain Bike. A very |
| manufacturers of folding mountain bicycles have not | | | | tough bike, the Paratrooper folds and unfolds in less |
| compromised with the sturdiness or toughness of the | | | | than 30 seconds. This superb braking power and |
| bikes in making them foldable (and hence portable). | | | | excellent engineering behind this Montague bike makes |
| As regards choices, these days you simply have | | | | it unparalleled for rugged terrains. Montague also |
| plenty of choices with manufacturers like Airnimal, | | | | markets important accessories like foldable pedals and |
| Montague launching a great many models that allow | | | | carrying cases - both hard and soft cases. |
| easy, convenient loading and unloading. Select from | | | | Airnimal Rhino |
| among the many lightweight yet tough bikes, choosing | | | | Airnimal Rhino, Airnimal's first officially launched |
| as per your requirement. | | | | 'off-road' bike is a folding mountain bike. Its 20" wheels |
| Following beneath are descriptions of some top | | | | and front and rear suspension make it perfect for all |
| foldable mountain bikes available in the market: | | | | terrains. |
| Hummer | | | | |