Joe Montgomery, Cannondale co-founder, has passed
As reported by Connecticut Post, Joe Montgomery, co-founder of Cannondale Bicycles, died on January 2nd at the age of 86.
Cannondale got its start in cycling with a bicycle trailer and a range of lightweight cycling bags. The bikes came later, and with Montgomery at the helm, the American brand became known for pushing the boundaries of lightweight materials and unique ideas.
That boundary-pushing led Cannondale to enter the motorcycle market, a move that bankrupted the company in 2003 and led to Montgomery losing control of the business.
Montgomery is remembered by his wife, Celia, and five children.
