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

Battery Technologies

Li-Ion (Lithium Ion)

Li-Ion is the emerging technology for advanced electric bikes. Our two years experience with Li-Ion Manganese batteries has been encouraging while obviously ultimate real-life longevity is yet to be learned.

Li-Ion Polymer

NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride)

Our customers are finding the NiMH batteries in the Giant Lite (since 6 years) and SuedeE (since 4 years) highly satisfactory as far as performance, reliability and longevity.

NiCad (Nickel Cadmium)

SLA (sealed lead-acid)

For battery data (including weight and charging) please see the specific make/model bike page, Spare Parts & Accessories and the Electric Bike Comparison Table.

Copyright © 2007 Folding Bikes West


May 2008