latest citizen bike testimonials

GOTHAM2 Citizen Bike in Bagram, Afghanistan

Our customers have shared some of their stories and pictures of their experiences and adventures with their Citizen folding bikes from around the world. Here is a sampling of some of the feedback we've received.

To the right is our GOTHAM2 Citizen Bike in Bagram, Afghanistan, used by one of our customers to shuttle around the airfield.

Robert Schwartzman, on tour with his folding bike by Citizen Bike.

"On tour, all we see is the venue we're playing in, never the surrounding area. It's amazing to be able to travel with my bike and explore every city we travel to. It's super convenient to have on tour and the price is also a plus." -- Robert Schwartzman, Rooney

Thanks Robert, and enjoy!

Here's a letter from a proud Citizen folding bike commuter in NYC:

"To the Staff at Citizen Bike:

Thank you so much for selling me such a wonderful, beautiful, and affordable bike!!!  I purchased the BARCELONA in Ivory and have had so much joy riding her the last few  weeks.  Yes, I said her! haha. I named my bike Stella Sofia!

BARCELONA folding bike ("Stella") in New York City

I am a Police Officer in Manhattan and have been riding Stella to work, at the precinct, every night.  I have also have been riding around Manhattan's Upper East Side, as well as Central Park and The Upper West Side.  I have received a plethora of compliments and have been telling everyone I can about your website! A co-worker of mine is going to get one too as he also lives in Manhattan!

Your customer service is wonderful and  I appreciate how timely my delivery was. I also appreciate how compact Stella is!  She fits fabulously in my shoe box of an apartment...

Thank you again for such a fantastic buying experience!  I will continue to recommend your website to other people looking for a greener way to get to work!!"

– V.W. of New York City

Thanks, V.W. Wishing you and Stella Sophia plenty of riding adventures together.

Gotham 2 should be renamed Awesome Too
– R.H. of Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey

"I received my Pearl G2 two weeks ago, on time and in perfect condition. I am loving it. I ride 3 blocks to the train station, fold her up and board, 11 minutes and 3 stops later, and I'm riding 3 miles to my shop with a big grin on.

The bike is easy to fold and unfold, light and compact - fitting easily into and on the train, and best of all, fun as fun can be to ride.

I have passed by the train station and ridden home after work 4 times already.

Comments and questions by other commuters and cyclists are always positive...I'm a bit of a celebrity on my G2. It's a great bike at a great price. Two thumbs up, Citizen Bike." – R.H. of Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey

"I have had my bike for a little over a month now and have to say - love it. I ride this bike to the subway every morning, fold it up and take it with me. I have had two bikes stolen from this subway station in five years and never again! This baby comes with me and gets stashed in the building's bike room folded. Can't tell you how many compliments I get on it, everyone is wants to know where I got it so I just send em on over to your website." – D.B. of Oakland, California

Below are some more comments from some of our friends around the world.

"I just LOVE my new Citizen TOKYO folding bike! I live in an upstairs apartment and it was brutal to get a regular size mountain bike up and down my steep stairs. With my new folding bike, getting up and down is a breeze!  More time to ride and less stress to pack up!  Thank you Citizen for making an AFFORDABLE folding bike!" – T.D. of Lindenhurst, New York

The TOKYO and MIAMI Citizen Bike as a fun pair.

"Dear Citizen Bike,

I just wanted to take the time to thank you for your prompt shipping of our bikes. We live about 50 miles north of Houston, Texas and our bikes arrived about 4 or 5 days after we ordered them. They arrived in perfect condition, were easy to assemble and if it had not been raining, we would have been out that evening riding them. We have had them for about a week now, and we ride them everyday...

We bought these bikes from your company after reading the testimonials on your web site. This is why I'm writing my own testimony to let everyone know that I would definitely recommend your company to anyone who wants a good quality folding bike. We can't wait to take our bikes on new adventures, like when we go on a cruise. We love to visit small Midwest towns and what better way to sightsee than with a Citizen Folding Bike.

Thanks guys so much for a wonderful product." – J.B. of Willis, Texas

"We want to say that we are very happy with our bikes - by their quality, comfort and beauty. We always use them in our City (Palmira-Valle) in Colombia (South America).

Family of Citizen Bikers in Colombia, South America.

Citizen Bikes, thanks for the great bikes!

Best regards, Zuleima, Kevin, Edgar"

"We took our Citizen bikes on a cruise to Bermuda. We used the bikes for the four days that we were there. Cycling around the island was easy on the bikes......even on the hills – and there were plenty of hills. They were very comfortable to ride – amazingly so.

Citizen Bike Suspension Folding Bike in Bermuda.

Everywhere we went (and we went everywhere) in Bermuda all the locals asked us about the bikes. They were a big hit with the crew and other passengers too. The real plus was that in Bermuda it costs $17 a day to rent a peddle bike plus $25 a day mandatory insurance. So the bikes almost paid for themselves on this trip. The fenders were great when the roads were wet and the luggage rack came in handy for carrying "stuff"......water bottle and snorkling gear." – P.C. of Stevensville, Maryland

Family of Citizen Bikers in Germany.

"We enjoyed having our bikes with us in Germany and I hope others join the fun! They are a must for travel in Europe, as well as on our trips here in the States." - B.E. of Tampa, FL.

"The Citizen Bike I got is really a brilliant product, easy to use, stable riding and it truly doesn't break the bank." - B.S. of Stamford, Connecticut

"We purchased your bikes for Christmas 2007. We love them! We are boaters on the Long Island Sound and travel with the bikes up and down the coast. We have told so many people about your product and also let many of them sample a ride on your bike. It wouldn't be surprizing to know that sales are up in the Connecticut, NY/Long Island regions. Good luck with your super product!" - L.A. Milford, Connecticut

Citizen Bike alloy folding bikes in Colorado

"I can't emphasize enough how the bike was a real life saver on our trip and it made the outing so much more enjoyable to be able to get around and would have been better had I bought 2 or even 3 of them. May just invest in another one before next summer. Thanks for your help."  – J.K. of Fairfield, California

"Rode the bike about 5 miles today in downtown Columbus. Will recommend your product to anyone that asks. I had asked some bikers last week about their bikes which were a high-end bike starting at $1,300! Yours serves the purpose at a fraction of the cost. Thanks!"  – C.C. of Columbus, Ohio

"Great Bike, Great Company, Great Value for money. Keep up good work!" - C.B. of Miramar, FL

Citizen Bike in South Beach, Miami, Florida

"I received the bikes today, thanks. Very good quality and we had a blast riding them. Thanks for your quick service." – P.S. of Great Falls, Montana

"I just wanted to say thanks.  My bike arrived and rides like a champ.  I am headed to Barcelona on Monday and can't wait to use it."  – R.H. of Orlando, Florida

"I got my bike. It was a breeze to set up. The ride is nice -- my first time with a shock absorber -- it's cool!" – E.E. of New York, New York

"My Citizen Bike foldup, with the 1888 Poughkeepsie RR Bridge." — D.B., New York

"My bikes arrived today. Got 'em to stow away in my 5th wheel. Test drove them tonight...bell a blazin' - dogs in the neighborhood went nuts. Cool little bikes!  And thanks a bunch for the fast shipping!" – R.S. of Midland, Texas

"We had alot of fun this past weekend riding the bikes around our marina and into town for lunch. Thanks!" – T.O. of Flemington, New Jersey

"My wife and I bought the two Citizen Bikes to pop into the back of our station wagon, to then drive to bike trails around our home. Using our city bikes, we can only get to them by going across dangerous highways.  The Citizen Bikes solved our problem!" – R.B. of West Lafayette, Indiana

Citizen Bike at the marina - a great folding bike for boats.

"Hi. I received my bike the other day and I am really satisfied, it was worth the wait and every penny. Many people here have never heard of folding bikes and are very interested. I'm telling everyone about your company. Thanks again." – M.D. of Kailua, Hawaii

"My husband and I love touring and have found the Citizen Bike to be extremely comfortable and versatile in getting a better feel of each beautiful and quaint town. We have traveled with them to Europe, Canada and Mexico. The price is so perfect I’m buying another one for my brother to come with us next trip: Italy!" – S.Z. of Boerne, Texas

"I received my Citizen Bike two weeks ago. I love it.  It is easy to ride.  I had knee surgery last October and am 70 years old.  I now need a bike I can get on and off easily.  This new bike does the trick and is easy to ride too. Thank you!" – M.B. of Gulf Shores, Alabama

"I just received my red Citizen Bike and it is fantastic! Easy set-up...and I think it's the equivalent of folding bikes costing 2 to 3 times the price. Thanks so much." – C.D. of Los Gatos, California

My bike alongside the Deschutes River, Washington. -- R.W.

"It arrived yesterday, and I LOVE IT!!!!" – W.W. of Los Angeles, California

"Thank you for your great service. We love the bikes. It was a pleasure dealing with people that cared." – P.R. of Attica, Michigan

"I must say that Citizen Bike has been one of the best experiences I've had regarding customer service and product." – R.W. of Brooklyn, New York

"I recently changed from an SUV to a sports car, so your bike was the answer for my needs...you can count me as a happy customer! – A.D. of Cincinati, Ohio

"The bike is an extremely well-designed and well-made vehicle - and it looks pretty nice too.  It was a birthday gift (75 years - three-quarters of a century old - or 'ancient', take your pick). Very nice for getting around the neighborhood and very much appreciated. Thanks again."– W.R. of North Hollywood, California

"Citizen Bike arrived today; perfect shape, timely shipment. We're taking it up the coast this weekend." –W.B. of Havre de Grace, Maryland

"We received yellow bike today. It is wonderful. I love it and it arrived in time for our vacation.  We can't wait to ride our Citizen Bikes on Ocracoke Island in North Carolina."– K.L. of Springfield, Ohio

"I am enjoying the bike.  Fits well into the back of my small two-seater aircraft and I took it to an island in the Cheasapeake Bay last weekend and rode around."– B.D. of Lothian, Maryland

"The Citizen Bike has, after two days on the job, helped me be a good citizen to other commuters. I just started taking the bus and have been biking to and from the bus stops--a very mellow commute. Anyhow, midroute, another biker was stymied by the fact that the two bike rack spots were taken, preventing her from getting on the bus. I stood up, told the driver I could fold up my bike, and did so, freeing up a spot--problem solved!" – E.S. of North Hollywood, California

Citizen Bikes in Tahiti

"We flew our bikes to Papeete, Tahiti for a two week cruise on the Paul Gauguin. The bikes were a good conversation starter. When people saw them on the tenders going to and from islands, they were fascinated by them. Here is a picture of us with some people of the Marqueses Islands." – G.S. of Gordonsville, Virginia

"Got it. Love it! Thanks." – L.S. of Coral Gables, Florida

about citizen bike

Welcome to Citizen Bike, your online source for folding bikes and folding bicycle accessories by Citizen Bike.

Citizen Bike is a lifestyle of going and being human – transportation solutions for your life that are practical, affordable and fun. Our exciting line of folding bicycles is uniquely value and style conscious, offering exceptional performance in a handsome package. We've packed as much as we could into our compact bikes at a price to let everyone experience the joy and freedom of folding convenience.

Folding bicycles are not specialty bikes, they're bikes with a amazing bonus – portability. Citizen Bike offers a sleek bicycle in a small, compact package. Folding bikes are ideal for commuting, storage and travel. Our foldup bikes are perfect for your RV, truck, boat and airplane, and also to just enjoy the amazing convenience and versatility of folding bikes for every day and every ride.

On this website, you can buy our folding bikes direct from us at incredible prices. Click here to visit our folding bike shop to purchase folding bikes direct. Please browse this website for more information on our folding bicycles, accessories, and folding bikes in general.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any comments or questions.  And most importantly, enjoy the ride.