About Folding Bikes
The modern folder is a marvel of ridability and crisp, predictable foldability
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L-R: Brompton (green + ivory), Bike Friday Tikit (black), Dahon Curve SL (grey) and Birdy (red).
Until just a few years ago in order to ride a bike that folds one unavoidably ended up with a rather awkward, heavy bicycle that did not handle well—nor for that matter folded that well. This has changed dramatically. Today's modern high end, compact, easy-to-straddle, light folder offers a most enjoyable ride and folds with simplicity, precision and ease. While 'small' it instantly adjusts also to very tall riders. When there is need for a bicycle that can be stowed in confined or secure spaces, to be lifted and carried as a handy package acquiring a folder may well make the difference between cycling or not cycling. Judging from abundant, elated commentary the small wheeled Bike Friday, Birdy, Brompton, and Giant also rank among the most aesthetically pleasing bikes around.
Click image to watch how the Brompton folds.
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Some of our customers buy their folders not primarily because of foldability. As we learn more about the exceptional merits of small wheeled, modern, quality folders some of us are wondering whether 26" wheeled bikes may not be unnecessarily large (i.e. for some riders and on some rides).
Where and How to Purchase
Our brick-and-mortar Seattle WA and Oceanside CA stores typically stock a selection of Bike Friday and Brompton models. The Seattle store additionally stocks the Birdy and Halfway (by Giant Bicycle). Bikes are also routinely shipped throughout the U.S. We prep your bike before shipping: "Just un-pack, un-fold and ride!"
Product Support and Service
Our service department brings decades of individual bicycle hands-on experience to the job and its staff takes great pride in their work. Our focus is to assure first class, prompt service for our own bike customers.
Dimensions of Folded Bikes, Cartons and Bags
| Make and Model | dimensions* | w+l+h* |
| Brompton | ||
| All models | 11x22x23 | 56 |
| B bag, 5 lbs | 11x23x26 | 60 |
| Birdy | ||
| Red/Yellow and Silver models | 14x31x23 | 68 |
| Travel Bag, 5 lbs | - | 74 |
| Giant | ||
| Halfway | 12x32x32 | 76 |
| carton | 13x33x32 | 78 |
| Bike Friday | ||
| Tikit | 15x24x35 | 74 |
| suitcase, 14lb (disassembled bike) | 12x22x31 | 65 |
| eZee | ||
| Quando electric | 17x34x30 | 81 |
| *Inches: width x length x height. Measurements and weights approximate. | ||
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Birdy Folders
Brompton Folders
Giant Halfway Folder
Bike Friday Folders and Travel Bikes