If you go with the Downtube you get get the front susp. model for $389 and Downtube has a rigid front fork for $39 http://www.downtube.com/forks_road.html and get that for a back up. Thor has a new Mariner folding bike with 26" wheels for $259. on sale. http://www.thorusa.com/dahon/accessories/oneoff.htm