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

We invite you to visit our store, phone or email us. Ours is one of the last Internet shopping cart-free sanctuaries.

Seattle, WA

Folding Bikes West
4810 17th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107 - Map
ph: 206/547-4621
fx: 206/547-4841
Email form

Summer Hours:
Monday thru Friday: 11–6
Saturday: 11–4

 

Quote of the Month

August

Quote:
A candidate for governor of Colorado believes that bicycle paths are "part of a greater strategy to rein in American cities under a United Nations treaty."
Comment:
Imagine that. The Amazing Power of Bicycling. Always think twice before buying a bike.

September

Quote:
"Electric bikes?! But what are they going to do with all that gasoline?" (Aunt Dorothy).
Comment:
Or for that matter, Dorothy, with all those deep water off-shore drilling rigs?

 

About Folding Bikes

Highly Accomplished Bikes, Which Fold As Well

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Not that long ago folding bikes did not ride well or even fold that well. (Frankly some current makes/models may still languish in one or both of these categories).

Now a few brands—prominently among them Brompton, Dahon and Giant—offer bikes which ride and handle superbly and fold quickly with ease and crisp predictability.

Some of our customers are buying their folders as much for the fabulous ride and style as for the convenient fold: Experience for yourself the elation of the nimble ride of a well designed small wheeled bicycle. Does a 20" wheeled bike 'ride better' than a 16" one? Not if the 16" wheeled bike is a Brompton.

Selection and Test Rides

You'll find a large selection of Brompton, Giant and Dahon folders in our Seattle store. Come in, test ride and compare!

Product Support, Service and Parts

If you bought your bike from us you can count on us, since 1996, to support it well. Our Seattle service department is staffed to preferentially support our own bike customers with advice, service, repairs and parts and to do so promptly, flexibly and affordably.

Dimensions of Folded Bikes 

Make and Model dimensions* w+l+h=
Brompton - 16" wheels
All models 11x22x23 56
Dahon - 16" wheels
Curve SL 13x27x24 64
Dahon - 20" wheels
Vitesse 7HG 11x31x26 68
Vitesse P18 11x31x26 68
Mariner D7 11x31x26 68
Mu XL Sport 14x31x26 71
MuSL 13x30x26 72
Boost (electric) 14x26x33 73
Silvertip 14x31x35 80
Dahon - 24" wheels
Glide P8 13x28x34 75
IOSP7 15x31x32 78
Briza D3 14x33x33 80
Giant - 20" wheels
ExpressWay 15x31x29 75
Halfway 12x32x32 76
Clip 15x35x32 82
*Inches, all measurements approximate.

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Featured Products

BromptonBrompton Folders

Giant Clip FolderGiant Folders

Dahon FolderDahon Folders

Xootr Push ScootersXootr Push Scooters

 

350.org Event

350.org Event

On 10/10/10. See 350.org. Help Eric Sundin plan this strictly non-commercial event. Or plan your own.

 

Folder Ride in Seattle

Folder ride

The first 'Join the Folder Ride' sponsored by the Cascade Bicycle Club and lead by Brompton owner par excellence Scott Kralik successfully rolled in Seattle on July 11, 2009. We are looking forward to these becoming regular events.

 

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