Originally Posted by koffee brown
Why not contact the bike companies you're interested in and find out where they deal in your state (or hopefully, city)? It's nice to mention shops in Vienna, VA and Philly and all, but if you're located in Indianapolis, IN, there's no use in heading out so far when there's a place closer to you that's less hassle.
Koffee
The problem with buying a folding bike in the USA is that there are many choices yet few dealers who know much of anything about folders. There are only handful of stores in the USA like Trophy Bikes where you can actually see, compare, test ride, and expect good advice.