Lowest0.79:1
Highest3.82:1
Total range486%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM
Lowest gear
Highest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.
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2003 Montague Paratrooper
Original specifications: Shimano Deore drivetrain · 26" wheels · 29 lb published weight.
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At a glance
Archive #91823- Model year
- 2003
- Category
- Folding
- Original MSRP
- $600.00
- Sizes
- 18", 20"
- Colors
- Cammy Green
- Weight
- 29 lb
- Geometry
- Legacy reference
- In this record
- 27 specifications · archived image · original MSRP · geometry
Original build7005 aluminum · Shimano Deore · 26" wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | Monocoque |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | 7005 aluminum |
| Fork | RST 281-TL, 2.5" travel |
| Fork Material | Aluminum, single crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Deore |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Deore Rapidfire |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Alivio top-swing, clamp-on/34.9mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore SGS |
| Crankset | Cyclone Precision Road, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | VP, 118mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | KMC, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Wellgo LU-313 |
Brakes
| Brakes | ProMax linear-pull brakes, Lee Chi Alloy levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" Aheadset |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Aluminum |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Aluminum |
| Saddle | Velo |
| Seatpost | Aluminum, 27.2mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Rims | Alex VP-18F, 36-hole |
| Spokes | MTR stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 1.95" Cheng Shin |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
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Geometry
Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.
Reference drawing
Size
Measurement
Measurement
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All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 5 measurements
| Measurement | Legacy reference |
|---|---|
| Top tube | 552.4 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 425.4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1054.1 mm |
Frame size not recorded.
Gearing
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
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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Your changes apply to this calculation. The archived build stays unchanged.
Gearing results
| Measure | Original | Your setup |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest ratio | — | — |
| Highest ratio | — | — |
| Total range | — | — |
| Lowest-gear speed | — | — |
| Highest-gear speed | — | — |
Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.
Parts & serviceability
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Aluminum
27.2mm diameter
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Race Face Ride XC Seatpost Black, 27.2x375mm
Replacement option
KMC
1/2 x 3/32"
Replacement search: 8-speed bicycle chain Before ordering: Check chain width and length.
26 x 1.95" Cheng Shin
Replacement search: 26x1.95 bicycle tire Before ordering: Check rim type and tire clearance.
More parts (6)Fewer parts
ProMax linear-pull brakes
Lee Chi Alloy levers
Wellgo LU-313
Shimano Alivio top-swing
clamp-on/34.9mm
Shimano Deore SGS
Shimano Deore Rapidfire
Alex VP-18F
36-hole
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Parts and service referenceQuick reference before buying parts
Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.
- Front tire
- 26 x 1.95" Cheng Shin
- Drivetrain
- 8-speed
- Seatpost diameter
- 27.2 mm
- Bottom bracket / shell
- VP, 118mm spindle · 68mm English
Equipment inspection checks 11 checks based on 6 archived component groups Open equipment checksClose equipment checks
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: Monocoque · Fork: RST 281-TL, 2.5" travel · Aluminum, single crown
Suspension
Evaluate the suspension →Archived: Fork: RST 281-TL, 2.5" travel
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Shimano Deore · Shifters: Shimano Deore Rapidfire · Front derailleur: Shimano Alivio top-swing, clamp-on/34.9mm · Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore SGS · Crankset: Cyclone Precision Road, 22/32/42 teeth · Bottom bracket: VP, 118mm spindle · Rear cogs: 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth · Chain: KMC, 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: ProMax linear-pull brakes, Lee Chi Alloy levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Alex VP-18F, 36-hole · Hubs: Aluminum · Front tire: 26 x 1.95" Cheng Shin
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" Aheadset · Handlebar: Aluminum · Stem: Aluminum · Seatpost: Aluminum, 27.2mm diameter · Saddle: Velo · Pedals: Wellgo LU-313
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