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Joe Montgomery, Cannondale Founder, Revolutionized Cycling at 86

1/19/2026

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Joe Montgomery, founder of Cannondale, died on January 2 at age 86 from heart-related complications.
He helped revolutionize cycling by introducing lightweight aluminum bikes and moving away from traditional steel.
Montgomery founded Cannondale in 1971.
The New York Times described Cannondale as the "Lamborghini of mountain bikes."
Montgomery's contributions expanded access to upscale bikes in the United States.

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Story summary

Joe Montgomery, founder of Cannondale, died on January 2 at age 86 from heart-related complications.
He helped revolutionize cycling by introducing lightweight aluminum bikes and moving away from traditional steel.
Montgomery founded Cannondale in 1971.
The New York Times described Cannondale as the "Lamborghini of mountain bikes."
Montgomery's contributions expanded access to upscale bikes in the United States.