We sell and service highly accomplished compact folding bikes and ride them enthusiastically ourselves. See also our electric bikes at Electric Bikes NW.
You may phone or visit our store to discuss an order and/or place one. No online purchasing is offered.
Folding Bikes West
4810 17th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107 - Map
ph: 206/547-4621
fx: 206/547-4841
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Winter Hours:
Monday: 11–4
Tuesday thru Friday 11–6
Saturday: 11–4
Sunday: closed
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A few brands—prominently among them Brompton and Giant—offer bikes which ride and handle superbly and fold quickly with ease and crisp predictability. These brands are also reliable, durable and strongly supported.
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 on a well designed small wheeled bicycle.
Our shop is located in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood. For the initial supervised test spin our private parking lot is adequate and safe with passable side streets just around the corner. If you prefer we shall also be glad to ride with you. The steep hills up Phinney Ridge are only a short ride away as is e.g. the Burke Gilman trail (and if heading Westward its new addition from the Chittenden Locks to Shilshole). Crisp, stylish loaner helmets provided or bring your own of course. Come in, test ride and compare!
Concerned about finding competent, experienced and committed service, as well as parts, for your folder? Our full service department was established in 1996. It is staffed to preferentially support the owners of the bikes they bought from us—and to do so expertly, promptly and flexibly.
Prices are listed on the page of each brand. Check also the feature 'Build your own Brompton'. All new folders are sold expertly assembled, tuned and adjusted, including specifically what is required to activate the manufacturer's warranty. A free new bike service within 60 days is included.
| Make and Model | dimensions* | w+l+h= |
| Brompton - 16" wheels | ||
| All models | 11x22x23 | 56 |
| Giant - 20" wheels | ||
| ExpressWay | 15x31x29 | 75 |
| Halfway | 12x32x32 | 76 |
| Clip | 15x35x32 | 82 |
| *Inches, all measurements approximate. | ||
| Make and Model | dimensions* | w+l+h= |
| Fast4forward Edge | 19x34x23 | 76 |
| eZee Kinetics Quando | 17x36x30 | 83 |
| *Inches, all measurements approximate. | ||
Select models may be shipped. Please inquire.
Non-electric folder models currently offered weigh between 23 and 28 lbs, and electric folders 41 lb plus a quick-release battery of 4-6 lb.
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