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. See also our folding bikes at Folding Bikes West.

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:

Electric Bikes Northwest
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

12 Years Later

Twelve years of relative sameness perhaps were one selling and servicing an established product. But challenging years when indulging in the quaint pursuit of hawking electric or human power augmented bikes.

After the early years of struggle with bikes (most of which in retrospect should not have been inflicted on the market) our business turned the corner in 2002 with the introduction of the highly accomplished Panasonic-powered Giant Lite.

In 2004 we added the Giant SuedeE and in 2006 the eZee line of bike—outstanding, great-value products from competent, committed and responsive manufacturers. In the last few years we have gratefully found ourselves in the position of being able to enthusiastically stand behind ALL the bikes we sell.

While sales remain small (a mere 5,000 sold by us after all these years) owner satisfaction for bikes sold and serviced by us has climbed steadily. Today it is as close to 100% as anything wheeled and battery powered can reasonably be expected to reach in this apparent and ephemeral universe.

Our bikes are increasingly catching on among discerning and reflective customers from seemingly most walks of life. Over the next few years we are looking forward to providing tens of thousands of customers with the elation of quietly surging down the road, agreeably cresting hills and arriving at their destinations crisp and presentable—having expended exactly the amount of effort desired on the ride. The new Giant Twist due in late May is our latest offering.

In 2003 we started Folding Bikes West and were puzzled to learn that the small wheeled folding bicycle as well suffers from a comparable lack of consumer visability. People are highly enthused about discovering them and amazed to learn what these folders uniquely offer. Today we sell and service small wheeled folders by Bike Friday, Birdy, Brompton and Giant.

We invite you to find out how a bike from us can expand your bicycling opportunities and enjoyment. Stop in for a test ride in our Seattle WA or Oceanside CA stores. Or call or email us: If you have the time to talk to us about a prospective purchase then we have the time to talk to you. We also ship throughout the U.S. and provide the product support you can rely on.

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April 2008