Comments on: Swiss Bike TX

By: Michael

Michael — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:21:41 +0000

for the xtracycle comment - I was simply referring too the fact that it might save you a little space in the garage if part of it could fold. With the components on the model RL is testing would only be rated for trails but my Montague with LX and XT components is durable enough for intermediate mtn bike courses (roots, logs, jumps, etc) It’s not light! but who’s commuter bike can do both?

By: RL

RL — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:43:56 +0000

You can definitely add an Xtracycle to it. The rear stays has a bridge that can accept it.

The review is to find out how well it does on the trails. Swiss Bike actually make another model called the XO that has a REBA fork and SRAM XO.

http://www.swissbike.com/productxo.html

By: Randy Policar

Randy Policar — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:40:37 +0000

Just as RL mentioned, I have the Paratrooper. I’ve been using it both as a commuter and on the trail. And it hasn’t failed me yet.

I get a lot of compliments on how it looks specially being on a military installation.

By: Dial Tone

Dial Tone — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:16:49 +0000

Wouldn’t adding an xtracycle defeat the purpose of folding it to make it compact?

I agree that a folding bike “might” not be durable enough for real trail use but I’m sure it can handle light trails the same way store bought bikes would.

By: tornadoes28

tornadoes28 — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:33:57 +0000

With that quick folding feature and relatively cheap parts, it looks like it would be a good commuting or city bike. Does not look like it belongs on the trail. It should come equiped with street tires rather then mountain tires.

By: Michael

Michael — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:52:45 +0000

I have a Montague MX and it is what I use to commute to work on. It is very similar to the Swiss bike and not only is it a durable commuter but I it can keep up with my mountain bike in every way. The best thing about it is I can fold it up and put it in my cube, no more leaving it outside!!!
SweetskinZ are in my MX’s future as well!

RL - Any thoughts of adding a xtracycle to it?

By: RL Policar

RL Policar — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:22:32 +0000

It is the same, Montague makes both bikes. In fact we have the Paratrooper, its at the Yuma Proving Grounds in Yuma, Az.

http://www.mtnbikeriders.com/2006/12/20/attempt-to-jump-the-paratrooper/

By: Dial Tone

Dial Tone — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 03:21:24 +0000

If that came in a 29er I’m in!

But seriously, I wonder if its the same manufacturer for the 24-speed folding paratrooper bike here:

http://www.majorsurplus.com/24-Speed-Paratrooper-Folding-Bike-P14465.aspx

I remember having an old Major Surplus catalog that had that para bike and a yellow Hummer branded folding bike.

Both bikes are identical, even down to the pivot point with the exception of the paratrooper bike having one beefy looking top tube versus the twin tubes the Swiss bike has.