Bicycles
We select our bikes mainly for their value as transportation. This means low maintenance and safety in all seasons, usually upright comfort and plain-clothes friendliness and at least some cargo or passenger capacity. Here are the types of bikes we carry.
Amazingly versatile, folding bikes are the smartphones of the bike world. Their small strong wheels make them capable haulers and surprisingly quick off the line or uphill. Their tall seatposts make fitting to people of all sizes a snap, often bridging the child-adult divide. But mainly their ability to shrink rapidly to suitcase size means they come with you everywhere: onto planes and trains and buses, under the table at restaurants, into cars. This reduces risks of theft while increasing ride opportunities. Unfounded prejudices against small wheels and unfamiliarity mean that most people assume they ride badly; test rides clear this up resoundingly.
At only eight miles on a side, the city of Portland is small enough even for families with small children to get around entirely by bicycle. While many bikes can accommodate a single child seat or haul a trailer, more than one kid plus groceries, perhaps in the rain, calls for a purpose-built cargo bike. Add steep hills or longer distances to the mix and you may require an electric assist, too. We've got you covered.
Once almost forgotten in America, city bikes have been the most common type worldwide as long as bikes have existed. Not road bikes, not cruisers, not mountain or hybrid or "comfort" bikes, city bikes are ideal for going places less than an hour away in plain clothes, carrying a modest amount of stuff or child passenger, in all weather, every day. With handlebars neither straight nor dropped, but swept back and rising, they support at least a moderately upright posture for comfort and seeing over the tops of cars. Kickstands, bells, full fenders and cargo carriers are factory components, not accessories to be purchased separately. Better models have built-in lighting systems and locks, too. Chains are covered for keeping clothes clean. Gears are often internal for shifting at a stop and little or no maintenance. Tires are smooth and fat enough for resilience and comfort on rough streets but not so fat as to cry for mud.
An electric bike, also known as an e-bike, is a pedal powered bike equipped with a battery and motor. It rides a lot like regular bike but requires less effort thanks to pedaling assistance from the electric motor. Electric assist adds special utility to cargo, city and folding bikes, offering greater carrying capacity especially around hilly areas, extended practical range and the ability to reach higher speeds without breaking a sweat. Electric power makes it easier for more people to get around on bikes, and when it comes to hauling heavy cargo, that added power can mean the difference between using your car or enjoying all the benefits biking has to offer.
As soon as your child can walk, it's not too early to consider a balance bike. Skip the training wheels a few years later with a mini city bike just like Mom's!
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Brompton Electric Folding Bike
3,899.00
One of the best electric folding bikes on the market with a very slick integrated e-bike p...
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Brompton M6R Folding Bike
1,665.00
The versatile Brompton M6R has 6 speeds, M type handlebars, mudguards, and a rear rack.
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Tern Vektron S10 Folding Electric Bike
3,699.00
Incredible power and range in an origami package.
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Brompton M6L Folding Bike
1,565.00
Our best selling Brompton. The versatile, 6-speed Brompton M6L includes M type handlebars,...
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Brompton Explore Special Edition Folding Bike
2,195.00
Go further with Brompton's one-of-a-kind Explore folding bike.
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Brompton H6R Folding Bike
1,665.00
The versatile Brompton H6R has 6 speeds, H type handlebars, mudguards, and a rear rack.
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Urban Arrow Family Electric Cargo Bike
5,999.00
The Volvo wagon of the cargo bike world. Comfortable, speedy, reliable, capacious. Carry t...
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Omakase X6L-Lux Brompton Folding Bike
5,499.00
Brompton's superlight variant of our most popular configuration, made even lighter.
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Brompton S6L Folding Bike
1,565.00
The versatile Brompton S6L has 6 speeds, sporty S type handlebars, and mudguards.
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Brompton M6LX Black Edition Superlight Titanium Folding Bike, Black
2,499.00
Go ahead. Treat yourself to the best.
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Brompton Chpt3 S6EX Superlight Folding Bike
2,975.00
Fantastically good looks in a lightweight package. This special edition S Type six speed B...
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Brompton H6L Folding Bike
1,565.00
The versatile Brompton H6L has 6 speeds, H type handlebars, and mudguards.
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Brompton M2L Folding Bike
New colors available!
1,395.00
The lightweight Brompton M2L has 2 speeds, classic M type handlebars, and mudguards.
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Linus Dutchi 3 City Bike
619.00
An elegant 3-speed city bike. Perfect for everyday use.
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Brompton S6R Folding Bike
1,665.00
The Brompton S6R has 6 speeds, sporty S type handlebars, mudguards, and a rear rack.
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Brompton S6LX Superlight Titanium Folding Bike, Black Lacquer
2,574.00
A staff favorite.
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Frog 52 8-Speed 20-Inch Kids' Bike
510.00
An 8-speed multi purpose bike for 5 and 6 year olds.
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Frog 62 8-Speed 24-Inch Kids' Bike
615.00
An 8-speed hybrid bike for 8 to 10 year olds.
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M6L Black Edition Brompton, Turkish Green
1,599.00
Black goes with everything.
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Brompton M2LX Superlight Titanium Folding Bike, White
2,284.00
Fast and light.
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Brompton S2L Folding Bike
1,645.00
The lightweight Brompton S2L has 2 speeds, sporty S type handlebars, and mudguards.
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Linus Dutchi 7i City Bike
789.00
Upright and dignified.
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Brompton M3L Folding Bike
1,465.00
The robust Brompton M3L has 3 speeds, classic M type handlebars, and mudguards.
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Tern Link D8 Folding Bike
Great Value!
850.00
In two words—Great value.
The Tern D8 has been a best-seller since we brought on the T... -