The Paratrooper
Tough, rugged, and ready for anything, this mountain bike is dropped from the sky to land prepared for action. The speed of unfolding this bike for riding will blow you away. No tools required to fold and stash in your Humvee.
The Paratrooper® comes equipped with front suspension, 24-speed Shimano shifters, and heavy duty double cage aluminum pedals to tackle the roughest terrain. The Paratrooper Tactical Folding Mountain Bike uses all standard mountain bike wheels and components serviceable at any bike shop.
The Essentials
• Speeds: 24
• Wheel Size: 26″
• Folded Size: 36″x28″x12″
• Approx Weight: 32lbs
Frame Size
• Small – 16″: For riders 4’8″ – 5’2″
Standover height is 28.13″
• Medium – 18″: For riders 5’3″ – 5’10”
Standover height is 28.13″
• Large – 20″: For riders 5’11” – 6’4″
Standover height is 29.13″
Great For
• Rough trails
• Hauling Gear
• Bike Camping
• Recon missions
Specifications
| Color | Matte Cammy Green |
| Frame | Custom drawn 7005 Series Aluminum with DirectConnect System. Replaceable derailleur hanger and disc mount |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCT suspension. 80mm travel. Alloy one piece lower. Disc Compatible |
| Rims | 26″ Alloy, 32 hole. Double Wall. Black |
| Tires | Kenda Kinetics. 26″ x 2.10″ |
| Hubset | Formula. Black. Alloy. Disc Compatible. Sealed front & rear with CLIX® front quick release |
| Spokes | 14 Gauge Stainless |
| Saddle | Aero Mountain |
| Seatpost | 30.0 X 300mm Alloy with Montague logo |
| Handlebars | Kalloy. Alloy. 7 degree backsweep. 31.8 Barbore. 580mm length |
| Stem | Kalloy. Alloy Direct Connect. 105mm. 7 degree rise |
| Shifters | Shimano RAPIDFIRE Plus Trigger Shifter |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Top Swing Dual Pull |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore |
| Crankset | SR Suntour XCC. 42/32/22. Alloy 170mm crank arm. Matte Black |
| Speeds | 24 Speeds |
| Brakeset | Mechanical disc w/ pad adjustment. Alloy Levers |
| Pedals | Platform pedal with steel cage |
| Bottom Bracket | Sealed Cartridge |
| Other | RackStand rear rack with fenders (Not sold with front fender in some international markets) |
| Frame Sizes | 16″, 18″, 20″ |
| Folded Size | 36″ x 28″ x 12″ |
| Specifications and prices subject to change without notice. Bike specifications and prices for your country may differ. We do our best to ensure that the listed specifications accurately reflect the parts found on our folding bikes. Even so, we may have to change the component specifications from time to time. We do our best to make sure that all component substitutions are of equal performance and cosmetics as those listed . Also our international distributors often ask us to modify components to better suit their local markets. Please contact your local distributor for information about bikes in your area. | |
Air Drop Ground Mobility
The Paratrooper Tactical Mountain Bike was designed as ground mobility for airborne units. It is a sturdy, durable full size Mountain Bike, designed to fold so the bike can be dropped on a static line. Once on the ground the bike is unfolded and serves as effective, efficient and stealthy ground transportation, allowing easy evacuation upon completion of a mission
LAV / Reconnaissance Scout
Using the Paratrooper Tactical Mountain Bike in conjunction with LAV’s or APC’s, allows the company increased mobility and security. The Paratrooper Reconnaissance model folds so you can attach it to the side of vehicle and serves as back- up transportation. The Paratrooper is a stealthy recon/scout vehicle able to travel with little to no thermal and acoustic signatures.
Alternative to Foot Solider
The Paratrooper Tactical Mountain Bike offers the most efficient form of human powered transportation available. Men on mountain bikes have off-body load bearing capabilities, can traverse any terrain, move at high speeds without breakdown, and can refuel themselves with local water and food. It is also a great moral builder – the guys really enjoy traveling around on a bike rather than on foot.
Law Enforcement / Emergency
Bicycles are a proven method of law enforcement and are being used increasingly by agencies throughout the country to patrol areas previously patrolled on foot or on horse. The Paratrooper model folds to fit in the trunk of a police cruiser, the officer can now drive to any location, park, remove the bicycle from the trunk of the cruiser, unfold and begin patrolling otherwise hard to protect areas.
Personal Transportation / Recreation
While the Paratrooper was designed with the most rugged scenarios possible in mind, this doesn’t discount it as a great bike for commuting, travel, mountain biking, or anything else. Shortly after Montague developed the paratrooper in conjunction with DARPA, the company created a do-it-all version of the paratrooper for civilians. Both rugged and dependable, this bike will allow you to ride year round be it to the coffee shop or down the side of a mountain.
| System | Load Capacity | Daily Range | Speed | Fuel Per Day |
 Foot-infantry |
50 pounds
|
25 miles | @ 3 MPH |
3 lbs. MRE for rider 24 lbs. H2O for rider |
 Bike-Infantry |
75 pounds
|
75 miles | @ 10 MPH |
3 lbs. MRE for rider 24 lbs. H2O for rider |
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100 pounds
|
100 miles
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@ 15 MPH
|
40 lbs. Hay 150lbs. H2o 3 lbs. MRE for rider 24 lbs. H2O for rider
|
 Motorcycle/Rider |
100 pounds | 300 miles | @ 40 MPH |
55 lbs. Gas ? oil + pumping/storage Equipment 3 lbs. MRE for rider 25 lbs. H2O for rider
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 5-Ton Truck |
10,000 pounds | 300 miles | @ 40 MPH |
710 lbs. Dsl. ? oil + pumping/storage Equipment 3 lbs. MRE for rider 25 lbs. H2O for rider |
 AAV (APC) |
10,000 pounds | 240 miles | @ 30 MPH |
1,234 lbs. Dsl. ? oil + pumping/storage Equipment 3 lbs. MRE for rider 25 lbs. H2O for rider
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Horse/RiderCivilian Sales
The original Paratrooper military bike was made available for civilian sales through Montague Corporation.
Visit www.montaguebikes.com for more information.