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

Please note that on February 1, 2008 we moved within Seattle to:

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

Electric & Folding Bikes California
(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

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!

You'll find below the new pricing of the classic Brompton 3- and 6-speed models. A price increase was long overdue with the weakening US Dollar.

Demos are available for test rides in our Seattle, WA and Oceanside, CA stores. A rapidly dwindling number of M3L, M6L, M6R and S6L (titanium) models are currently available in or for shipping from our Seattle store.

You may also custom build your own Brompton and instantly learn the price. Our customers continue to find their 'al a carte' Bromptons well worth waiting for. And at this time (end Dec '07) you can expect delivery within 5 weeks of placing your order.

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Brompton L6 Brompton M3L and M6L
High end components, including fenders and folding pedal. With the weakening dollar the 3-speed M3L model is now $1,040 and the 6-speed (internal 3 x dual sprocket) M6L $1,150. In black with silver, other color(s) add $50. Test ride and purchase tuned and individually adjusted in our Seattle, WA and Oceanside, CA stores. Or we'll prep and ship your bike within the contiguous 48 states for $40: 'Just unpack, unfold and ride!' AK and HI customers please contact us for a shipping quote.

Brompton T6Brompton M6R-PLUS
This is the M6L model above with added rear rack, generator front + rear lights and Kevlar tires. It is $1,360 in black with silver, other color(s) add $50. Test ride and purchase your Brompton tuned and individually adjusted in our Seattle, WA and Oceanside, CA stores. Or we'll prep and ship within the 48 contiguous states for an extra $40: '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

The C3 model (46T front chain ring): 42.8, 58.2 and 79.2"

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

Related

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

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 contact 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).