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folding bike

Satisfied customer reviews Dahon Vector P8

April 13, 2013

  Here at NYCeWheels, we get the pleasure of making a lot of people’s day by helping them pick out the perfect folding and/or electric bike for their needs. Sometimes our customers are so satisfied that they go out of their way to let us know how happy they are with their new bikes. Such [...]

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The NYCeWheels Newsletter

March 30, 2013

From season to season, there’s a lot to keep track of here at NYCeWheels bike shop– new electric bikes and folding bikes come on the market, new promotions become available, Peter plans another 150 mile pilgrimage on his folding bike.  To help keep people up to date with the latest, we send out a free [...]

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Peter and Roberto’s Custom Brompton Bikes

March 19, 2013

On a typical Thursday, there are 7 of us working the shop, Izzy the mechanic, Jeffery in the back crunching numbers, pulling a little accounting magic out of his hat; Eric shipping like no man has shipped before, Peter answering three emails at a time while answering calls, starring in the next NYCeWheels folding bike [...]

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More folding bikes less Subway costs

March 9, 2013

Last December the evil geniuses at the Metropolitan Transportation authority convened in their lair deep underground and voted unanimously to raise the costs of subway fares in NYC.  Single rides were raised by a quarter to $2.50 and the month pass was increased to $112.  Ok, maybe they aren’t evil geniuses, subways need repairs and [...]

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The Brompton: a folding bike for taller riders

February 28, 2013

Today, we got a facebook message from someone who was looking for a folding bike for taller riders.  He had already done some research and had rightly concluded that a Brompton Bike with a telescopic seat post would be the best way to go: “I am quite tall with long legs and I calculated that [...]

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New Look for the Montague Boston 8!

February 19, 2013

Montague is a folding bike manufacturer with a distinct and creative vision for their bikes.  Where most folding bikes favor smaller frames with low top tubes and small wheels, Montague specializes in folding bikes that have the look and feel of regular full sized bikes.  Their bikes range from folding mountain bikes with 26inch tires [...]

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Salvador’s Folding Bike Collection

February 16, 2013

One of the nice things about working in a bike shop like NYCeWheels, is feeling like we sell something that really makes a big impact in peoples’ lives.  For some, buying a bike is a solution to a problem.  Given the average size of apartments in New York City, most residents would never even consider [...]

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The 2013 IF Mode Folding Bike

February 14, 2013

Before I ever rode the IF Mode, I had long been intrigued by its unique and beautiful design. The frame is constructed in large bold strokes, achieving a look that is modern and striking but via its starkness and simplicity. When I first took the IF Mode folding bike on a test drive, I didn’t [...]

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The Brompton Bike Tours

February 9, 2013

In spite of the snow that blanketed New York last night, spring is not too far off and we’re starting to turn our thoughts towards the warmer days ahead. As soon as the sun comes out from behind the clouds, and the temperature begins to creep upward towards bearable, we’ll be once again starting up [...]

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Accessories for the Folding Bike Enthusiast

February 5, 2013

Once you’ve purchased a new folding bike, there comes a vital period of adjustment. You’ll want to tweak the angle of your seat to get it just the way you like it, make sure your grips are comfortable for your hands, and start to think about what kinds of accessories might help you get the [...]

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