Originally Posted by
monsterpile
One of the reasons I was interested in the mini Velo was my old Bianchi made folder while fitting fantastic doesn't close very tight and so it moves around while riding. Its not a big concern, but having a nice tight fairly cheap bike that fits and has plenty of options for making the bike fit was really great. I still like the Bianchi which happens to have a coaster brake and fun integrated rack, but if the Windsor fits easily in the trunk the Bianchi might find itself on Craigslist. I have a Dahon Boardwalk 6 which I bought for my wife as well if I need a really great bike that also folds for commuting purposes.
no1mad, If you are seriously thinking of a mini velo for your next commuter I would say its worth considering with your multimodal commute. The BD mini velos should be cheap enough to let you try one out without the worry you blew all your cash on something you don't really like.
Bingo! It would make things a bit easier... The smaller form factor would lend itself in a tremendously positive way in my current commuting world. It would fit in the back of the SUV better than my current bike, fit on the bus rack better, and if need be due to a breakdown, easier to just throw it onto my shoulder for a "walk of shame". I shall be watching for a multi-speed IGH with coaster brake variant. May not be my ideal dream bike, but I have no doubt that it would actually be the best tool for the job.