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freetour
08-13-07, 11:36 AM
I posted a question in another thread regarding this same issue, but I figured that a dedicated thread might yield more responses. I'm considering selling my present bike (Surly Karate Monkey) and replacing it with a Paratrooper. Before I do, I want to be sure that the Paratrooper will work well as a mountain bike.

Thanks

Shaymo
08-17-07, 03:00 AM
I have the Hummer version of the Montague Paratrooper and I use it both off road and on road. If you plan to do serious off road stuff, it might be worth upgrading the front forks. Rather than that, the frame is strong and will not let you down.

DrK
freetour
08-20-07, 09:40 AM
I have the Hummer version of the Montague Paratrooper and I use it both off road and on road. If you plan to do serious off road stuff, it might be worth upgrading the front forks. Rather than that, the frame is strong and will not let you down.

DrK

Thanks for the reply! I've pretty much decided to try one out. Now, I just need the money. Have you tried contacting Montague at all?. I sent them a few emails, but no replies. It would be nice to have some confidence their customer support.

nowheels
08-25-07, 11:22 PM
I posted a question in another thread regarding this same issue, but I figured that a dedicated thread might yield more responses. I'm considering selling my present bike (Surly Karate Monkey) and replacing it with a Paratrooper. Before I do, I want to be sure that the Paratrooper will work well as a mountain bike.

Thanks


I have been using mine as my only MTB for the past 5 months. I did make a few changes, like the fork, but other than that the bike is still stock for the drivetrain. I had a KM and a few other 29er's last year...but I really liked the way the Trooper rode and handled. I spent a week out Socal on some of their morenteresting trails in San Diego county, and came away a believer.
nowheels
08-25-07, 11:23 PM
Thanks for the reply! I've pretty much decided to try one out. Now, I just need the money. Have you tried contacting Montague at all?. I sent them a few emails, but no replies. It would be nice to have some confidence their customer support.

As far as support goes.....it's better by phone, they are very nice people to talk to.