Originally Posted by
DFTR
I'd also make sure the Kickboxing place will be cool w/ you bringing a bike into the dojo (even a folding one). It sounds like the standard Tikit will fit your needs now; but an internally geared hub w/ dropbars would give you room to grow.
I currently ride my Dahon to the kickboxing place, fold it and take it upstairs
I think drop bars on a folder give the ultimate variety with hand positions and are something I am keen to have on my next folder. I dunno about hub gears.