Bromptons, Dahons, and Terns: a Folding Bike Festival!
This Saturday May 19th there’s an amazing opportunity to see nyc folding bikes in action, at the Folds Up! Folding Bike Ride and Festival hosted by Time’s up. The fun begins at 1:00pm at Bethesda...
View ArticleThe M1L and Mu Uno: single speed meditation
One of the beautiful things about biking is how incredibly diverse it can be- there are as many different types of riders as there are models of bikes. In a way, to think about which type of bike you...
View ArticleSo many folding bikes to ship, so little time…
Last week, we went through a bit of a shift here at NYCeWheels, our shipper left the team, and one of our two salesmen, the charismatic, multi-talented Roberto, took over shipping duties. It’s...
View ArticleHow a Folding Bike can change your life.
I talk about riding my Brompton to work in New York City. Riding a folding bike in NYC has really made my life better. Instead of spending hundreds of hours a year underground on the subway, I spend...
View ArticleFrom NJ to NYC on the Brompton Folding Bike
I have wanted to add biking to my commuting equation for quite some time now, but I never really made a commitment to do it – not even try it. I happen to work with some, how shall I put this,...
View ArticleA beginners guide to NYCeWheels folding bikes
Here at NYCeWheels we have a wide variety of folding bikes to choose from. I can imagine walking into our shop for the first time and being a bit overwhelmed by the sheer range—bright yellow Bromptons,...
View ArticleForward Folding bikes: what’s new in 2013!
Happy New Year!!! We did it, in the face of Mayan prophesies and fiscal cliffs, another year lived out to the fullest in gusto, exuberance, and a dash of charm. We missed you during the break, but at...
View ArticleThe Newbie’s Guide to Space-Savings Bikes in NYC
New York City. Bam. We’re here. The eagle has landed. The chickens have come home to roost. Other idioms pertinent to arriving in a new destination. When I decided to move to New York I knew that I was...
View ArticleSalvador’s Folding Bike Collection
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...
View ArticleThe Brompton: a folding bike for taller riders
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...
View ArticleSingle Speed Folding Bike Goodness
We are at a critical point in biking culture. A point that some have eagerly awaited for years, while others have passionately dreaded. A point which some thought impossible, and others knew was...
View ArticleSteve’s first impressions of the Brompton
If you’ve been by the shop, chances are you’ve met Steve–he probably helped you pick out your now-beloved folding bike, or fixed your old one up for you! Well, Steve hasn’t always been familiar with...
View ArticleBrompton Commuting: What’s in your bag?
I’ve been commuting on my Brompton for almost two years now. It still seems like yesterday when I excitedly picked it up it at NYCeWheels after waiting for it to ship. Later that day I awkwardly tried...
View ArticleInside the Brompton Bike Tour!
As many of you know, once a week we lead guided bike tours, taking a fleet of bright yellow Brompton Bikes all around nyc, enjoying the sights and exploring some of the best biking routes the city has...
View ArticleBrompton Carry On
The first time I saw the Brompton Bike fold, all the possibility of life flashed before my eyes life like a crystal clear high definition frame by frame movie reel: “Bike folded at my side I walk...
View ArticleMeet Tracy – Brompton rider, Excited writer!
Avid readers, I’d like to introduce a new face around these parts: Tracy Dong! Tracy just bought a very cool custom Brompton from us – an P3E Claret and Cobalt Blue! It looks great with the Brooks...
View ArticleBikaholic (Some material may be unsuitable for minors)
If you’re just beginning to investigate folding bikes, it can be a bit confusing sifting through all the different models. It’s a feeling we all have to deal with from time to time – I get stuck in the...
View ArticleBoardwalk Cruising: Cedar Creek Bikeway to Jones Beach
Bike Path Difficulty Level: Easy The temperature is dropping and the summer season may have come and gone, but there is still opportunity to take your folding bike to the beach and enjoy a nice ride...
View ArticleBest Folding Bikes for Touring!
A folding bike is a great way to commute in a crowded city like New York. They are compact enough to store in a small closet at home or under a desk at work, they can easily be taken on public transit,...
View ArticleBrompton for a Great Cause
What do Bromptons and great causes have in common? They both make you feel good. Giving back to the community is one of the most rewarding things you can do and there are so many options. You can...
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