Freedom Folding and Electric Bikes is a 100% family-owned and operated local business

History

Established in 2015.

Started Freedom Folding Bikes after owning an electric bike store for 6 years. Ankenys family (Chuck and Laura) found that electric bikes are great for some people but at the end of the day, most electric bikes complicate your life because of the size and weight. On the other hand, a folding bike can truly simplify your life, especially when it is electric. The goal is to help people simplify their lives and reduce their dependence on the automobile.

Chuck has been a full time bicycle commuter since 1993 both here in Colorado and prior to that in Minneapolis so he understands the importance of being prepared.  He believes that there is no such thing as bad weather, just bad gear.  If you are looking for adventure, the bicycle offers myriad possibilities.  We believe that the best bike in the world is the one you have with you!  We have spent years identifying and evaluating the right tools for the job so you won't have to. 

In 2023, Laura and Chuck were running a unique bike shop in Boulder. Freedom Folding Bikes focused on electric and ultra-compact models that could even fit into a suitcase. But they were retiring to Arizona and weren’t quite sure what to do with the business or the home they owned.

So, they invited their new Ukrainian friends Anya and Zhenya to move in. And pretty soon, the idea emerged of taking over the business. You can read or listen to the full story at Colorado Public Radio!

Freedom Folding and Electric Bikes is on a mission to help you reduce your dependence on the automobile and improve your quality of life.  We operate a full service retail shop in Boulder, Colorado selling bikes, both electric and non-electric, that are easy to live with and that can simplify your life.  We sell bikes and accessories that are especially suited for travel, commuting and adventure.  If you are traveling, take your bike with you - It is often the best way to explore a new city, or even one you think you know well.  If you need to commute to work, there are usually options to do so by bike.  We can help you make that transition.  

Store Hours:

Mon-Sat 10am - 5pm

Specialties

Freedom Folding Bikes is all about folding bikes and electric bikes. We use what we sell every day here in the Boulder area to run errands, commute, and explore. We take our folding bikes on the bus to Denver, to the mountains of Aspen, and to the Alps of Europe. We commute on our electric bikes and have more experience selling and servicing e-bikes than any shop in Boulder. We can guide you through the myriad options available today. We travel regularly with our bikes and have learned the ins and outs of how to do it. We specialize in all forms of folding and packable bikes, be they standard folding pedal bikes, tandem bikes, cargo bikes, or electric bikes. We have the largest selection of folding bikes for you to test ride in the Boulder/Longmont/Fort Collins /Denver/Colorado Springs area and provide knowledgeable service on anything with one, two or three wheels. I mention one wheel because we also love to ride unicycles. We are a dealer for Unicycle.com and have experience with everything from beginner unicycles to serious off-road mountain unis to touring rigs with extended T-bar handles. You might see us out on our unicycles at Valmont bike park in the mornings before work.