I suppose you could say that all (or most) bikes have their compromises, but after having a Curve for a few months, for me the bike is perfect. It's smaller than many (most?) 20" folders, the curved frame is nice and strong, it gives a solid ride, and the controls work well. I added the Klickfix extension bracket and a Klickfix wire basket (from ThorUSA) to the front fitting and this makes it an extremely nice package for general use. If I found one at an exceptionally nice price, I'd buy another one in a heartbeat.