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

Pricing

Electric Bikes, non-folding

Make/Model Price Shipped Freight Assembly
eZee Sprint
step-thru + slope frame models
$1,700 (3) yes (4) $195 (1) (2)
eZee Forte
slope frame only
$1,900 (3) yes (4) $195 (1) (2)
eZee Torq
slope frame only
$1,800 (3) yes (4) $195 (1) (2)
eZee Carro
trike
$2,050 (3) yes (4) $245 (5) (6)
Giant Twist
electric bike
$2,100 (7) no - -

Notes:
(1) Bike trucks in 11 x 46 x 74" carton direct to customer throughout the contiguous 48 states. Approx gross shipping weight of Sprint, Forte and Torq 78 lb.
(2) The bike has been prepped in our Seattle Service Center. The customer needs to turn and tighten the handlebar and install pedals (folding pedals optional). In order to fully assure safety, maximize rider enjoyment and longevity the bike needs subsequently also be tuned and adjusted by a local bike shop, which we reimburse the customer for.
(3) With NiMH. Add $100 for Li-Ion.
(4) Ships within the contiguous 48 states.
(5) Trike trucks in 30 x 30 x 74" carton direct to customer throughout the contiguous 48 states. Approx gross weight 87 lb.
(6) The trike has been prepped in our Seattle Service Center. The customer needs only to insert and tighten the handlebar stem. In order to fully assure safety, maximize rider enjoyment and longevity the trike needs subsequently also be tuned and adjusted by a local bike shop, which we reimburse the customer for.
(7) Freedom DX model with dual Lithium-Ion polymer batteries. Expected late May.

Electric folding bikes

Make/Model Price Shipped Freight Assembly
eZee Quando folder $1,400 (3) yes $85 (1) (2)

Notes:
(1) Ships in a 16W x 34L x 30"H, approx 59-62 lb gross carton with FedEx or UPS direct to Customer throughout the contiguous 48 U.S. states.
(2) The Quando is prepped in our Seattle shop: "Just unpack, unfold and ride!". The customer should nevertheless bring his or her bike to a local bike shop for a safety check (non-electric), for which we reimburse.
(3) For Li-Ion add $100.

Folding Bikes, non-electric

Make/Model Price Shipped Freight Assembly
Birdy from $1,050 yes (1) $40 (2) (3)
Brompton from $1,040 yes (1) $40 (2) (3)
Giant Halfway $575 no - -
Bike Friday Tikit from $995 no - -

Note:
(1) Ships with FedEx or UPS Ground direct to Customer throughout the 50 states.
(2) $40 within the contiguous 48 states. Contact us for freight quote to AK or HI.
(3) Prepped in our Seattle Service Center: 'Just unpack, unfold and ride!'

Copyright © 2006 Folding Bikes West


May 2008

Where Are Bike Prices Heading?

Where costs of just about everything are heading: Up. Our manufacturers—as they aim to stay in business and continue to produce quality, well-supported bikes—cannot lower their prices and can't even hold them.