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Montague M-E1 Review – $3.6k

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Montague M-E1 Review - $3.6k

https://electricbikereview.com/montague/m-e1/ The Montague M-E1 is a full sized folding electric bike with premium parts all around. The Shimano STePS E6100 drive unit is an efficient, quiet, lightweight, and narrow to keep the bike compact when folded. The 10-speed Shimano drivetrain uses a reliable Deore derailleur and offers a wide 11 to 32 tooth spread. Shimano Hydraulic disc brakes are reliable and easy to actuate. Good ride comfort due to higher volume 28" x 1.75" tires, adjustable SR Suntour suspension fork, high-rise swept back handlebar, and ergonomic grips. Excellent safety upgrades including reflective tires with built-in puncture protection and premium integrated lights from Herrmans; the headlight has side windows and is rated at 100+ lumens. Industry-leading folding design allows the bike to become very compact and stay folded without rattling or coming undone. Unique levers and latches do not rattle or come unscrewed easily. Purpose-built frame offers low step-thru standover height without introducing frame flex, wires and cables are all internally routed and additional protection was added at the main joint. Due to the non-removable rear rack and aluminum alloy fenders, this folding ebike isn’t super lightweight at 55.2lbs. Tubing on the rear rack is not standard and may not work with all clip-on panniers. No bottle cage bosses, or USB charging ports… which is too bad given the optional smartphone Bluetooth app. The button for changing menus on the display is not easy to reach when riding.

0:00 Introduction
1:11 Motor details
1:40 Battery pack removal
2:19 Fenders, lights, brakes
2:54 Weight: bike, battery, motor
3:19 Battery pack details
4:14 Wheeling when folded
5:15 Dimensions, comfort points
6:02 Charger details
7:14 Tire details
8:11 Unfolding the bike
12:40 Brake details
13:07 Derailleur, shifter, gears
15:10 Suspension fork details
15:36 Turning the bike on, lights demo
16:32 Rear rack inspection
17:48 Display overview, ride feel
22:16 Display settings menu
23:34 Warranty details
24:03 Ride test begins
27:43 Summary of trade-offs
31:23 Conclusion, resources

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