We sell and service the new generation compact folding bikes and ride them enthusiastically ourselves. See also our electric bikes at Electric Bikes NW.

How to order

To order phone 800/940-6548 (not operable from all U.S. locations) or 206/547-4621 or visit one of our stores:

In the Pacific Northwest

Folding Bikes West
4810 17th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107 - Map
ph: 206/547-4621
ph: 800/940-6548
fx: 206/547-4841
Email form
Spring Hours
Monday through Friday: 11–6
Saturday: 11–5

In Southern California

Folding Bikes West
(store established 2006)
220 Wisconsin Ave
Oceanside, CA 92054 - Map
(30 miles north of San Diego)
ph: 760/757-3440
ph: 800/940-6548
Email form
Hours
Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays: 11-3
Saturdays: 10-4

Folding Bikes West
Opens July 16th at:
221 Main Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
Email form
Hours:
Wednesday + Thursday: 1–5
Friday + Saturday: 10–4

Brompton People

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Brompton Folding Bikes

Brompton Folders

In a world of remarkable products Brompton stands out. It uniquely combines design, style, quality, fabulous integration, reliability, riding enjoyment, performance and comfort with foldability. And not just foldability but quick, predictable folding with precision and ease. And it folds into a package of merely 11 x 22 x 23".

Take it anywhere. Our customers stow the their Bromptons in small airplanes, through narrow hatches in their boats, in the 'trunk' of Mini Coopers, under desks at work, in closets at home, in shopping carts at the market, in their laps riding the bus, bring them on dates, on the rear rack of their full sized electric bicycles etc.

Of course tiny space is no requirement for enjoying a Brompton. Some of our customers fold away their Bromptons onboard their mega yachts, in the bellies of huge commercial jets, in their landcruiser RVs, in their palatial homes while others just treasure the security of their bike being out of sight. Others may not fold their Bromptons that often but simply enjoy a highly accomplished, compact bike.

We ship direct to your door fully prepped: Just unpack, unfold and ride!

Demos are available for test rides in our Seattle, WA and Oceanside, CA stores. Small numbers are typically in stock.

Most Brompton customers place a build-to-order (for which there is no extra charge) with Summer '08 lead time of about 5 weeks.

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Brompton L6 Brompton M3L and M6L
Base prices are for the 3-speed M3L model $1,105 and the 6-speed (internal 3 x dual sprocket) M6L $1,215. Test ride and purchase tuned and individually adjusted bikes in our Seattle WA and Oceanside CA stores (and comes August in our El Segundo CA store). We also prep and ship your Brompton within the contiguous 48 states for $55: 'Just unpack, unfold and ride!'. AK and HI customers please contact us for a shipping quote.

Brompton T6Brompton M6R and M6R-Plus
Base prices are for the M6R $1,280 and the M6R-Plus $1,380. Test ride and purchase your Brompton tuned and individually adjusted in our Seattle, WA and Oceanside, CA stores (and comes August in our El Segundo CA store). We also prep and ship your Brompton within the 48 contiguous states for $55: 'Just unpack, unfold and ride!' AK and HI customers please contact us for a shipping quote.

Color Selection

See Brompton color options here.

Gear Inches

6-speed models with standard 50T (tooth) front chain ring versus 44T optional chain ring

standard 50T optional 44T
40.3 33.3
46.5 44.3
54.9 45.3
63.3 60.3
74.6 61.6
86.1 82.1

Model selection

You can now build your own custom Brompton by using our easy new configurator. Our shops sell mostly the models shown above with the customer typically specifying his or her color(s), seat post length, chainring size and accessories (luggage, covers and bags).

We have chosen not to include a shopping cart option. If you have the time to talk to us about your purchase we have the time to talk with you. Call 206/547-4621.

Copyright © 2008 Folding Bikes West

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Compact, light, easy-to-straddle, great-riding bikes...and they also fold.

Brompton Rides in Seattle

Scott Kralik, owner of one of the most accomplished Bromptons found anywhere, leads Thursday rides for the Cascade Bicycle Club June through August. Well, it is not a Brompton ride per se but Scott shall be riding his Brompton and would love also for other Brompton riders to join him. The ride description for the first Thursday in June can be found here.

Now Test Ride Also in Southern California

You may also test ride and purchase a Brompton in our Southern California store:

Electric & Folding Bikes California
220 Wisconsin
Oceanside, CA 92065 Map
760/757-3440
Email form.

Folding bike

The Brompton comes in 16" wheels only. Please note that this nominal 16" wheel (with 1-3/8 tire) actually measures about 17" outside diameter.

The Brompton folds uniquely and quickly with the greatest ease into unequalled compactness: 11"(w) x 22"(l) x 23"(h).

Among travelling case options the least expensive (i.e. free) is the cardboard box the Brompton ships in from the factory to the dealer. It measures only 11"(w) x 23" (l) x 24"(h).

Some airlines now seem to set a limit of 62" (w x l x h) for luggage before a hefty surcharge applies. Brompton's new B bag (see accessories) measures below 62".

Brompton folding bikes ship prepped throughout the 50 states: 'Just unpack, unfold and ride!', within the 48 contiguous states for $40 with FedEx Ground. Contact us for a freight quote to AK and HI.

⊕ Click image to watch how the Brompton folds. Requires Quicktime (2.5 MB).