The Cyclist's Electric Bike Shops Since 1996

We sell and service Human Power Augmented a.k.a. Electric bikes and ride them enthusiastically ourselves.

How to order

You may phone or visit our store to place an order for store pickup or shipping.

Seattle, WA

Electric & Folding Bikes Northwest
4810 17th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107 / Map
206/547-4621 / Contact

Hours:
Monday thru Saturday: 11–6

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Shopping

Brompton shopping

Why risk leaving your Brompton outside? It fits in a shopping cart—while leaving just enough space for the deliberate shopper.

 

Brompton Folding

(2.5 MB Quicktime)

 

Bringing your Brompton on your flight?

Read here how one of our customers rides his Brompton to and from airports as well.

Brompton Folding Bikes

Brompton Folders

Brompton folded
Brompton birdseye view

In a world of remarkably engineered and superbly manufactured products Brompton stands out.

A Brompton folder exceptionally provides and integrates functionality, style, riding enjoyment, performance, utility, comfort, reliability and durability with superb foldability. Quite the mouthful but true nevertheless. Legions of discerning owners can attest to this as does Brompton's exceptionally high resale value.

And not mere foldability but achieved in 10-20 seconds, with great ease and precision into an exceptionally small package: 11" wide x 22" long x 23" high (or exactly 270 mm x 545 mm x 565 mm).

Come in and see for yourself: Our Seattle store always has demos available for test rides. Despite ever increased production capabilities by the London factory global demand for Brompton bicycles is also this year expected to exceed supply. However as a long established dealer we experience manageable delivery time and on the rare occasion we even stock bikes (albeit obviously briefly).

Product Support, Service and Parts

The folding bike is an evolving industry in the U.S. Finding competent, experienced and committed service remains a frequent consumer concern.

However, what we sell we service. Our full service department was established in 2004 and is staffed to preferentially support the owners of the bikes they bought from us—and to do so expertly, promptly and flexibly.

 

Stoeser with Brompton
Brompton in Hawaii
Photos by Terry Stoeser

The Models

You'll find below a few examples of models differentiated basis whether 2, 3 or 6 speed, rear rack (R) or front+rear battery lights (R-plus). Choice of handle bars: traditional upright (M), straight (S) or touring (P). The new H bar offers a more upright riding position than the M and P bars. Bikes built incorporating the Titanium package are denoted -X.

Click images to enlarge.

2-Speed Models (shown here with S handle bar)

Brompton S2L2L

Brompton S2L-X2L-X

 

3-Speed Models (shown here with M handle bar)

Brompton M3L3L

Brompton M3L-X3L-X

 

6-Speed Models (shown here with P handle bar)

Brompton P6R6R-plus

Brompton P6R-X6R-plus-X

 

H bar model

Brompton H model

 

Color Selection

Comes indeed in classic black but as well in numerous, modern colors including two-tones. Also, check out this great Brompton color selection tool (for multi-colored steel bikes).

Gear Inches

Calculated with the new BWR hub and 12-16T cog set. Figures provided for the standard 50T and optional 44T chain ring. 6-speed model.

Brompton yellow/green tire (16.5" actual diameter)
1: 33/29
2: 44/39
3: 52/45
4: 69/60
5: 81/71
6: 108/95
Schwalbe Marathon tire (17" actual diameter)
1: 34/30
2: 45/40
3: 53/47
4: 71/62
5: 83/73
6: 111/98

Availability

Despite ever increased production capabilities by the London factory global demand for Brompton bicycles is also this year expected to exceed supply. However as a long established dealer we experience manageable delivery time and on the rare occasion we even stock bikes (albeit obviously briefly).

Pricing

A customer may specify and price his or her own bike by visiting our 'Build your own Brompton' page or of course call, email or visit the shop. We are here to unhurriedly discuss your purchase in detail.

To assure that the customer receives exactly the bike he or she expects the 'Build your own Brompton' feature does not include a shopping cart ordering function. Please place your order by phone or in person.

Copyright © 2008 Folding Bikes West

April 2013

Brompton

Related

 

Join the Brompton Riders' Club in Seattle

UBR

Join us on rides and in workshops by UBR—United Brompton Riders. Ride with Brompton owners like Terry Stoeser. Here shown with his S2L-X over his head (and, in case you wonder, not pictured in Seattle).

 

Brompton U.S. Championship, Philadelphia March 20, 2010

Brompton rush

The dress code for riding in a Brompton race is jacket and tie. Of course.

Whether Philly is exotic
or the pursuit Quixotic:
A break from destinations afar,
or from hanging at a trendy bar.

Here are fashion statements bold
for when racing bikes which fold:
The exceptional blast
of riding Bromptons fast.

by Eric Sundin

 

The New Brompton Book

Brompton Bicycle cover

Brompton Bicycle by David Henshaw tells the fascinating story of arguably the world's most accomplished and acclaimed folding bike. See Review pdf. Available also in our Seattle store. $25.

 

Folding bike

 

Compact

The Brompton folds uniquely, crisply, predictably and quickly with the greatest ease into unequalled compactness: 11"(w) x 22"(l) x 23"(h) or a mere 56" = the three dimensions added up. See article about Jet Blue and Folding Bikes.

See article about Jet Blue and Folding Bikes.