We sell and service the new generation compact folding bikes and ride them enthusiastically ourselves. See also our electric bikes at Electric Bikes NW.
To order phone 800/940-6548 (not operable from all U.S. locations) or 206/547-4621 or visit one of our stores:
Folding Bikes West
4810 17th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107 - Map
ph: 206/547-4621
ph: 800/940-6548
fx: 206/547-4841
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Spring Hours
Monday through Friday: 11–6
Saturday: 11–5
Folding Bikes West
(store established 2006)
220 Wisconsin Ave
Oceanside, CA 92054 - Map
(30 miles north of San Diego)
ph: 760/757-3440
ph: 800/940-6548
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Hours
Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays: 11–3
Saturdays: 10–4
Folding Bikes West
221 Main Street
El Segundo, CA 90245 - Map
310/640-BIKE(2453)
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Hours:
Wednesday + Thursday: 1–5
Friday: 10–5
Saturday: 10–4
In addition to the obvious criteria for selecting any type of bicycle here are a few specific to folders:
How 'easily' and 'quickly' a particular model folds (and unfolds) involves some subjectivity. A few among us may be a bit hesitant at first attempt but find that after folding the bike a few times it gets amazingly easy and as quick as 5-20 seconds.
Here the numbers speak for themselves (see Folded Dimensions Table).
For most riding conditions and for most of our customers it may be hard to suggest any significant real-world difference between a large wheeled and a well designed small wheeled bicycle. An overwhelming majority of riders of large wheeled bikes enthusiastically take to our folders. Some riders will discern a difference between riding a 16 and a 20" wheel folder.
This is clearly another area where individual preference rules. However, we'd venture to suggest that the latest generation folders we sell all ride and handle amazingly well. In fact a fair percentage of our customers rarely fold their folders—they simply prefer them to larger wheeled bikes.
The number of gears may be less important than how low the lowest and/or how high the highest gear is—please check 'gear inches'. We offer bikes from 3 to 24 gears. Some come with derailleur shifting, others with internal hubs or a combination.
All of our brands offer (as standard or option) an wide range of accessories such as rear or front luggage options, fenders, lights, bags etc.
Our folders weigh between 23 and 29 lbs.
Copyright © 2008 Folding Bikes West
June 2008