Rudge (Montague) Bi-Frame

[gromit]

Back in the UK years ago I saw an article in a Land Rover magazine for the Rudge Bi-Frame folding bike.
Full size wheels were unusual for a folding bike but it seems they didn't sell very well so were being discounted.

I was interested because Raleigh were using the Rudge name, so went to have a look at the local bike shop.
There was a 21 speed with a white frame and an 18 speed with a black frame. As the black frame was more in fitting with Rudge motorcycles I chose black.

Interesting design where the rear frame pivots around the seat tube.
Drop the front wheel, undo 3 clamps, pull a lock pin and the rear frame section & wheel swing round, turn handlebars 90 degrees and place the front wheel beside the folded bike for transport. There was a carry bag originally available.

The Montague Bi-Frame turned up as 'The Official Mountain Bike of the Atlanta Olympics" and was also sold by BMW.
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Mine was fitted with easily removable mudguards and mounts for Duracell bike lights (the lights are in a cupboard somewhere) but hasn't seen much action for many years.
Dug it out today and cleaned it.

Montague still make folding bikes, I'd love to justify the cost of a Paratrooper.
Paratrooper | Montague Bikes

Colin