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

Giant SuedeE Electric Bike

This model is no longer brought to the U.S. See "What's Next?" in the right column.

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Suede E Slope
Suede E Slope

18" + 21" frame sizes.

Suede E Step-Thru
Suede E Step-Thru

16.5" frame size only.

 

Suede E Specifications

Color Slope tube frame: Silver/Blue
Step-thru frame: Silver/Sage Green
Frame ALUXX aluminum
Frame Sizes Step-thru: 16.5"
Slope: 18"
Slope: 21"
Motor Small diameter, 36V/240-380W brushless hub motor (Sanyo) in front wheel
Speed 17 mph
Battery 36V/9AH NiMH
Weight Bike 44 lbs + Battery 12 lbs = 56 lbs total
Front Fork High-tensile steel
Derailleur Shimano Altus 7-speed, 11-28T and 34-87 gear inches.
Shifter SRAM MRX, twist
Handlebar/stem 4" rise, adjustable alloy
Brakes Alloy, direct pull
Seatpost Alloy Micro, suspension
Tires City Comfort Anti-Puncture, 26 x 1.75
Accessories Rear rack and fenders included.

Copyright © 2006 Folding Bikes West


Related

What's next?

The highly successful Lite and SuedeE models have been phased out. Giant Bicycle Company remains a committed manufacturer of accomplished, quality electric bikes globally: A new Twist model was recently introduced on the European market.