I am really impressed with it .. for a folder, it has a lot going for it.. stiff frame, light weight, no cables to the back to foul when folding, no derailleur to get knocked around, folds compactly without having to disassemble anything or remove wheels, looks great, and just plain rides nice.. with the 2 speed, it covers the territory I ride .. I have an Alfa Romeo repair shop, and sometimes shuttle cars to customer homes (sometimes 10+miles away), muffler shops, smog shops, paint shops, and I use the Dahon to get back and forth.. it will fit in the trunk of an Alfa convertible .. so for me, I love this bike..