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 Shimano Dura Ace FD 7970 F Di2 10 Speed Braze On Front Derailleur Bike Bicycle $439.00 Time Remaining: 29d 23h 2m Buy It Now for only: $439.00 |
 Campagnolo Super Record 11 Speed Front Derailleur 35 mm $189.00 Time Remaining: 4d 17h 30m Buy It Now for only: $189.00 |
 CAMPAGNOLO RECORD 11 SPEED FRONT DERAILLEUR 32mm CLAMP $184.99 Time Remaining: 17d 14h 9m Buy It Now for only: $184.99 |
 CAMPAGNOLO RECORD 11 SPEED FRONT DERAILLEUR 35mm CLAMP $184.99 Time Remaining: 17d 14h 9m Buy It Now for only: $184.99 |
 2012 Shimano XTR M 970 TOP SWING E TYPE MTB FRONT DERAILLEUR 9 SPEED $184.99 Time Remaining: 21d 14h 3m Buy It Now for only: $184.99 |
 CAMPAGNOLO RECORD 11 SPEED FRONT DERAILLEUR BRAZE ON $179.99 Time Remaining: 17d 14h 9m Buy It Now for only: $179.99 |
 Shimano XTR M970 9 Speed E type Top swing Dual Pull Front Derailleur $172.71 Time Remaining: 26d 8h 40m Buy It Now for only: $172.71 |
 Campagnolo Super Record 11 Speed Front Derailleur 32 mm $164.95 Time Remaining: 26d 9h 21m Buy It Now for only: $164.95 |
 Campagnolo 2012 Super Record 11 Speed Front Derailleur Clamp On 35 mm Band 349 $163.95 Time Remaining: 29d 10h 46m Buy It Now for only: $163.95 |
 2012 CAMPAGNOLO SUPER RECORD 11SPEED BRAZE ON FRONT DERAILLEUR CARBON RED BLACK $162.99 Time Remaining: 20d 15h 15m Buy It Now for only: $162.99 |
 NEW 2012 Campagnolo Super RECORD 11 speed Front Derailleur FD11 SR2B Braze on $158.95 Time Remaining: 16d 6h Buy It Now for only: $158.95 |
 Campagnolo 2012 Super Record 11 Speed Front Derailleur Clamp On 32 mm Band 318 $158.95 Time Remaining: 25d 9h 6m Buy It Now for only: $158.95 |
 Campagnolo 2012 Record 11 Speed Front Derailleur Braze On $157.95 Time Remaining: 25d 10h 15m Buy It Now for only: $157.95 |
 2012 CAMPAGNOLO SUPER RECORD 11SPEED 320MM CLAMP FRONT DERAILLEUR CARBON 318MM $152.99 Time Remaining: 20d 15h 18m Buy It Now for only: $152.99 |
 2012 CAMPAGNOLO RECORD 11SPEED BRAZE ON FRONT DERAILLEUR CARBON $152.99 Time Remaining: 21d 13h 4m Buy It Now for only: $152.99 |
 Campagnolo 2012 Record 11 Speed Front Derailleur Clamp On 35mm Band 349 2011 $149.95 Time Remaining: 25d 9h 58m Buy It Now for only: $149.95 |
 New 2008 Campagnolo Record QS 9 + 10 speed front derailleur Braze On fits Chorus $149.00 Time Remaining: 22d 5h 45m Buy It Now for only: $149.00 |
 SRAM 2012 Red 2x10 Speed Road Bike Front Derailleur Braze On Yaw Technology $142.95 Time Remaining: 28d 13h 20m Buy It Now for only: $142.95 |
 2012 CAMPAGNOLO RECORD 11SPEED 35MM CLAMP ON FRONT DERAILLEUR CARBON 349MM $148.89 Time Remaining: 21d 13h 19m Buy It Now for only: $148.89 |
 Campagnolo 2012 Record 11 Speed Front Derailleur Clamp On 32 mm Band 318 2011 $147.95 Time Remaining: 25d 9h 57m Buy It Now for only: $147.95 |
 2012 CAMPAGNOLO RECORD 11SPEED 32MM CLAMP ON FRONT DERAILLEUR CARBON 318MM $147.89 Time Remaining: 21d 13h 16m Buy It Now for only: $147.89 |
 Shimano XTR M980 10 Speed E type Top swing Dual Pull Front Derailleur $137.86 Time Remaining: 26d 8h 40m Buy It Now for only: $137.86 |
 Shimano XTR M980 10 Speed Top swing Dual Pull Multi clamp Front Derailleur $137.86 Time Remaining: 26d 8h 40m Buy It Now for only: $137.86 |
 Sram 2011 Red Road 2x10 Speed Front Derailleur 318mm $139.95 Time Remaining: 26d 12h 7m Buy It Now for only: $139.95 |
 Campagnolo Super Record 11 Speed Front Derailleur 35mm clamp on $139.00 Time Remaining: 4d 17h 30m Buy It Now for only: $139.00 |
 Shimano XTR M971 9 Speed Traditional Dual Pull Multi clamp Front Derailleur $129.53 Time Remaining: 26d 8h 40m Buy It Now for only: $129.53 |
 Shimano XTR M970 9 Speed Top Swing Dual Pull Multi clamp Front Derailleur $129.53 Time Remaining: 26d 8h 40m Buy It Now for only: $129.53 |
 Shimano XTR FD M980 XTR 10 speed triple front derailleur E type dual pull $133.47 Time Remaining: 29d 22h 53m Buy It Now for only: $133.47 |
 Shimano XTR FD M980 XTR 10 speed triple front derailleur top swing dual pull $133.47 Time Remaining: 29d 22h 53m Buy It Now for only: $133.47 |
 Shimano XTR FD M986 XTR 10 speed double front derailleur conventional swing du $133.47 Time Remaining: 29d 22h 54m Buy It Now for only: $133.47 |
 Campagnolo Record 9 10 Speed QS 35mm Clamp Front Derailleur FD8 RE2C5 $129.00 Time Remaining: 8d 11h 53m Buy It Now for only: $129.00 |
 Shimano Dura Ace Front FD 7400 Rear Derailleurs RD 7401 7 speed Road Track $99.99 Time Remaining: 22d 4h 47m Buy It Now for only: $99.99 |
 SRAM RED ROAD BIKE FRONT DERAILLEUR BRAZE ON 10 SPEED $126.00 Time Remaining: 16d 10h 29m Buy It Now for only: $126.00 |
 CAMPAGNOLO CHORUS 11 SPEED FRONT DERAILLEUR BRAZE ON $124.99 Time Remaining: 17d 13h 26m Buy It Now for only: $124.99 |
 Shimano XTR M985 10 Speed E type Top swing Front Derailleur for Mountain Double $118.17 Time Remaining: 26d 8h 50m Buy It Now for only: $118.17 |
 Shimano XTR M985 10 Speed Top swing Multi clamp Front Derailleur for Mountain Do $118.17 Time Remaining: 26d 8h 50m Buy It Now for only: $118.17 |
 Shimano XTR M981 10 Speed Traditional Multi clamp Front Derailleur $118.17 Time Remaining: 26d 8h 50m Buy It Now for only: $118.17 |
 Shimano XTR 10 Speed M980 Front Derailleur Dual Spike Mountain Bike Bicycle NEW $99.00 Time Remaining: 13d 4h 26m Buy It Now for only: $99.00 |
 Campagnolo Super Record 11 Speed Front Derailleur 32mm 2010 $122.99 Time Remaining: 10d 12h 59m Buy It Now for only: $122.99 |
 New 2010 Campagnolo Super Record 11 Speed Front Derailleur 35mm $109.00 Time Remaining: 15d 7h 44m Buy It Now for only: $109.00 |
 SRAM Red Front Bicycle Derailleur 10 Speed 349mm Clamp Silver 93 Grams 349 $120.95 Time Remaining: 9d 7h 27m Buy It Now for only: $120.95 |
 SRAM Red Front Bike Bicycle Derailleur 10 Speed 318mm Clamp Steel Cage 93 Grams $120.95 Time Remaining: 25d 14h 57m Buy It Now for only: $120.95 |
 New Sram Red Front Derailleur 10 speed Clamp Braze On Anodize Ti cage $115.00 Time Remaining: 13d 21h 44m Buy It Now for only: $115.00 |
 SRAM Red Front Derailleur Double 10spd Braze On 10 Speed Road Bike Titanium $119.00 Time Remaining: 27d 10h 11m Buy It Now for only: $119.00 |
 Sram Red Front Derailleur 10 speed Ti Anodized 349 band New $109.99 Time Remaining: 6d 6h 25m Buy It Now for only: $109.99 |
 Campagnolo Record 11 Speed Front Derailleur 32mm 2010 $114.99 Time Remaining: 10d 12h 59m Buy It Now for only: $114.99 |
 Sram 2011 Red Black 10 Speed Front Derailleur Braze On $114.95 Time Remaining: 7h 38m Buy It Now for only: $114.95 |
 Sram 2011 Red Road 2x10 Speed Front Derailleur Braze On $114.95 Time Remaining: 11d 18h 39m Buy It Now for only: $114.95 |
 2010 Campagnolo Super Record 11 speed Carbon Front Derailleur 320mm $109.93 Time Remaining: 13d 14h 37m Buy It Now for only: $109.93 |
 Campagnolo Record Front Carbon Derailleur 11 speed NEW $95.00 Time Remaining: 26d 2h 14m Buy It Now for only: $95.00 |
 Shimano Dure Ace FD 7900 Front Derailleur Braze on 10 Speed Road Bike New $109.99 Time Remaining: 20d 18h 28m Buy It Now for only: $109.99 |
 Campagnolo 2012 Chorus 11 Speed Front Derailleur Clamp On 35mm Band 349 2011 $109.95 Time Remaining: 25d 10h 3m Buy It Now for only: $109.95 |
 Campagnolo 2012 Chorus 11 Speed Front Derailleur Clamp On 32mm Band 318 2011 $109.95 Time Remaining: 25d 10h 6m Buy It Now for only: $109.95 |
 Campagnolo 2012 Chorus 11 Speed Front Derailleur Braze On $109.95 Time Remaining: 25d 10h 8m Buy It Now for only: $109.95 |
 SRAM Red Front Bike Bicycle Derailleur 10 Speed Braze On Silver 80 Grams $108.90 Time Remaining: 8d 9h 26m Buy It Now for only: $108.90 |
 SRAM Red Front Bike Bicycle Derailleur 10 Speed Braze On Black Steel Cage $108.90 Time Remaining: 23d 20h 46m Buy It Now for only: $108.90 |
 SRAM RED Bike Front Derailleur 10 speed 349 NEW 11 $107.25 Time Remaining: 1d 1h 10m Buy It Now for only: $107.25 |
 SRAM RED FRONT DERAILLEUR 10 SPEED 318 CLAMP NIB $99.90 Time Remaining: 8d 19h 47m Buy It Now for only: $99.90 |
 Shimano XTR FD M985 XTR 10 speed double front derailleur top swing dual pull $105.65 Time Remaining: 29d 22h 53m Buy It Now for only: $105.65 |
 NEW 2012 Shimano DURA ACE 10 speed Front Derailleur FD7000 BL Clamp on 349 35mm $104.96 Time Remaining: 4d 12h 53m Buy It Now for only: $104.96 |
 SRAM RED FRONT DERAILLEUR 10 SPEED 349 CLAMP NEW IN BOX $99.90 Time Remaining: 29d 15h 30m Buy It Now for only: $99.90 |
 2009 Campagnolo Record Front Derailleur 11 speed Bottom Pull 32mm Carbon $97.93 Time Remaining: 5d 15h 45m Buy It Now for only: $97.93 |
 new in box 2009 Campagnolo Super Record 11 speed 320 mm front derailleur $99.00 Time Remaining: 26d 7h 50m Buy It Now for only: $99.00 |
 CAMPAGNOLO RECORD CARBON FRONT DERAILLEUR 35mm 11 speed NEW ROAD BIKE CLAMP $89.99 Time Remaining: 11d 9h 18m Buy It Now for only: $89.99 |
 SRAM Red Front Derailleur Road 10 Speed x Braze On 70g Silver New $99.99 Time Remaining: 19d 3h 28m Buy It Now for only: $99.99 |
 Campagnolo Super Record 11 Speed Front Derailleur 32mm 318 $99.95 Time Remaining: 14d 5h 9m Buy It Now for only: $99.95 |
 NEW 2012 Shimano DURA ACE 7900 10 speed Front Derailleur FD 7900F Braze on $99.95 Time Remaining: 18d 11h 57m Buy It Now for only: $99.95 |
 SRAM Red Front Braze On Double 10 Speed Derailleur Silver New $99.50 Time Remaining: 4d 2m Buy It Now for only: $99.50 |
 Campagnolo 2008 9 10 speed Record QS 35mm front clamp on derailleur NIB $99.00 Time Remaining: 3d 14h 6m |
 SRAM RED BLACK 10 Speed Front Derailleur Braze On NEW $95.00 Time Remaining: 20d 5h 23m Buy It Now for only: $95.00 |
 2012 Campagnolo Record 11 Speed Front Derailleur Clamp on 35mm $89.99 Time Remaining: 9d 4h 1m Buy It Now for only: $120.00 |
 NEW SRAM RED BLACK Double Braze On Front Derailleur fits Force Rival 10 speed $94.99 Time Remaining: 20d 4h 44m Buy It Now for only: $94.99 |
 Campagnolo Super Record 11 Speed Front Clip on Derailleur 32mm 318 $89.99 Time Remaining: 20d 11h 42m Buy It Now for only: $89.99 |
 4 pc MICROSHIFT REAR FRONT Shifter Derailleur 3X9 27 SPEED SHIMANO Comp $94.95 Time Remaining: 7d 5h 2m Buy It Now for only: $94.95 |
 Campagnolo Record 10 Speed Alloy Double Front Derailleur 32mm Clamp NEW NOS $89.95 Time Remaining: 25d 16h 17m Buy It Now for only: $89.95 |
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Pacific Chromium Boy's Dual-Suspension Mountian Bike (20-Inch Wheels)
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DescriptionPacific Chromium Boy's Dual-Suspension Mountian Bike (20-Inch Wheels) |
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Shimano RD-4500 Tiagra Rear Derallieur (SS Short Cage, 9-Speed, Silver)
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DescriptionShimano Tiagra Rear Derallieurs.High-precision action for 7-, 8- or 9-speed systemsLarge 11-tooth pulleys run more quietly and wear evenlyItem SpecificationsColorSilver/BlackWeight265gIntended UseRoadCassette SpacingShimano/SRAM 9Shifter/Derailleur CompatibilityShimanoLargest Cog27teethChain Wrap Capacity29teethDerailleur ActionTop-Normal (Traditional)Cage LengthShort |
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Shimano 105 Rear Derailleur (Short Cage)
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DescriptionShimano's 105 Rear Derailleur is a sweet upgrade. Shifting is almost effortless thanks to its light-action spring and the top pulley stays a uniform |
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Shimano EF-51 Shifter/Brake Lever Combo (3 x 7 Speed)
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DescriptionBrake lever and shifters together in the same unit. Sold as a pair. Compatible with 7-speed cassettes/freewheels and triple cranks. Compatible with v-brakes. |
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Shimano Acera SL-M310 Rapid Fire Shifter, Right (Black, 7-Speed)
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DescriptionUpgrade your hybrid or mountain bike with the easy-to-use Acera SL-M310 Rapid Fire Shifter from Shimano. Offered at an entry level price-point, this right-side, rear shifter allows you to rapidly shift between the 7 speeds on your bike's rear cassette... |
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Shimano Tourney TX35 Rear Derailleur (6/7 Speed)
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DescriptionThe Shimano Tourney TX35 Rear Derailleur replaces broken or failing rear derailleurs on most 6/7-speed comfort, mountain, and hybrid bicycles. The TX35 comes with a claw, open-hole style hangar and includes a Smart Cage for MegaRange compatibility with a shorter derailleur cage... |
What an innovative, practical thing a folding mountain bike is! If space is an issue and leaves your regular bike out in the cold, one of these bikes will be your solution.
There are many versions of the folding mountain bike. They vary from heavier and less portable, to lightweight and tough. Transporting them in buses, trains, or airplanes, is easy. At your destination, you have your means of transportation at your beck and call.
The Hummer is a state of the art folding mountain bike, manufactured by Montague. This is the world's leading manufacturer of folding bikes. It is modeled on a line of full sized folding bikes originally designed for the U.S. Marines as a military bike for tactical use.
The Hummer has full size wheels and knobby tires, usable on any terrain. To fold the Hummer takes under 30 seconds, and involves no tools. This mountain bike folding system is a patented military design.
The Hummer bikes are strong, durable, light, and tough. It is rumored that they have been made to be dropped from a plane, without sustaining damage! You know that a Hummer folding mountain bike is sturdy, when it boasts extensive testing by the Marines.
Other pluses to the Hummer include Shimano precision index shifters for a quick gear change, front suspension with a front disk brake, and 24-speed Shimano drive train. The folding size is 36" x 28" x 12".
Another folding mountain bike in the Montague stable, is the Paratrooper Mountain Bike. This rugged rider unfolds without the need for tools. The use of standard mountain bike wheels and components, simplifies maintenance. Jumping obstacles is fun for this soldier! It has superb braking power.
The innovative engineering behind any Montague folding mountain bike, ensures structural integrity and strength. The Paratrooper folds in less than thirty seconds.
Montague doesn't stop at their unique folding mountain bikes. A range of accessories add to the pleasure of using a Paratrooper or Hummer bike. A soft carrying case, made of 420 Denier nylon, protects your bike while in transit. When you are in a really tight squeeze, folding pedals which reduce the width of the bike, are available.
The folding features of the Montague folding mountain bike, allows for the optional use of a steel kickstand. For extra protection, a hard case has now been added for airline travel. This case allows your folding mountain bike to travel as luggage, leaving your hands free.
In another class altogether are the Bike Fridays. These would probably be classified as collapsible, rather than folding, but has a complicated and slow mechanism for assembling and disassembling. They are nevertheless a line of excellent quality folding mountain bikes, comparable to custom bikes.
Another folding mountain bike is the Airnimal Rhino which is Airnimal's first official off-roader. It has 20" wheels, and front and rear suspension as efficient on city potholes and kerbs, as on rough off-road terrain.
A completely new approach to folding mountain bikes, is apparent in the Giatex Stretching Bike. Its steering column folds down, but the frame doesn't fold in the middle. Instead, it has a large stainless steel bar, along which the back part of the bike slides. The resulting length is about 37 inches. If the front wheel is removed, this can be reduced to 30". The Giatex has good components and rides well, with lightweight portability.
The Giatex also features a 6 speed Shimano rear derailleur, which is considerably more useful than the 3 speed gear inside the rear hub of most other 16" bikes. The gearing isn't aimed at speed, as much as at making the bike easy to ride.
A folding mountain bike may not be sturdy enough for serious bikers, or on very rough terrain, but it has its place and sure comes in handy at the most unexpected time.
If you'll excuse me, I'll now bag my bike and be off...
For more information visit Best-Mountain-Biking.com
Rika Susan of Article-Alert.com researches, writes, and publishes full-time on the Web.
Copyright of this article: 2006 Rika Susan. This article may be reprinted if the resource box and hyperlinks are left intact.