- Frame
- Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
- Groupset
- Shimano Tourney TY-22
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Key differences
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- Gearing
1999 Montague Backcountry has a 7% lower climbing ratio than 1997 Montague Backcountry.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.93:1Highest3.83:1Total range413%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest1.00:1Highest3.43:1Total range343%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
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Specification
1999 Montague Backcountry
1997 Montague Backcountry
Overview
Model Year
1999
1997
Brand
Montague
Montague
Model
Backcountry
Backcountry
Bicycle Type
Folding
Folding
Original MSRP
$499.95
$499.95
Colors
Blue
Cobalt blue
Sizes
17", 18.5", 20.5"
17", 18.5", 20.5"
Weight
29 lb
29 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
Fork
Montague
Spinner
Fork Material
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Tourney TY-22
Shimano Tourney TY-22
Shifters
Shimano Tourney TY-22 top-mount
Shimano Tourney TY-22 top-mount
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney TY-22 top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Shimano Tourney TY-22 top-swing, clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tourney TY-22
Shimano Tourney TY-22
Crankset
Prowheel, 26/36/46 teeth
28/38/48 teeth
Bottom Bracket
YST, 122.5mm spindle
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BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
6-speed, 12 - 28 teeth
6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
Chain
KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Platform, resin
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Brakes
Brakes
Vanguard brakes, Vanguard levers
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Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" YST
1" steel
Handlebar
Meng Jing-110
Steel
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
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Stem
Meng Jing ATB-115
Steel
Saddle
Grand Star
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Seatpost
26.0mm diameter
Pillar, steel, 28.6 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: King Kong KK322, Rear: King Kong KK100
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Rims
Alex VP-20F, 36-hole
Alex VP-20, 36-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" HWA Fong HF 835
26 x 2.10"
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
70°
70°
Seat-tube angle
69°
69°
Chainstay / rear center
457.2 mm
457.2 mm
Wheelbase
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1092.2 mm
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run. Legacy reference geometry is model-level historical data whose corresponding frame size is not identified; compare those dimensions as reference values rather than size-normalized fit data.