I really do not need to fold the pedal anyway, though it might be handy. I swift is such a nice bike that I want to start upgrading parts. The bearings wearing out are just and excuse to get new one and was curious about clipless versus platform. I am starting to get fairly serious with riding in the past few weeks. I ride in the morning and in the afternoon as my cardio and also take it to work atleast 3 - 4 times a week.