American bike company Montague Bikes, produced Paratrooper bike designed for military use. Its available in sizes 18 and 20 inches, foldable and has a durable aluminum frame type 7005 and the front shock absorber SR Suntour XCT V2 walk 80 mm.
It can be equipped with disc brakes on the front and rear wheel. The bike has a transmission with 24 speeds, and is designed to withstand driving on any terrain. It is made so that the drive produces minimal noise of mechanical parts.
It folds up easily for 30 seconds without the use of tools. Concluded may be carried on board an aircraft, armored vehicles and the like. Frame is sturdy and gives the impression of strength and the is color green.
The reason for equipping infantry with bicycle, company cited statistics according to which a hiker can carry a load of about 20 kg, moving at the speed of 3mph, a day pass about 25 miles, while a soldier equipped Paratrooper bike can carry about 30 kg of cargo, moving at the speed of about 9mph and a day pass is about 75 miles. The only disadvantage is that the food and water is minimally increased.
The price is about $900.
