It takes me more time to lock and unlock my bicycle than the time it takes to fold a folding bicycle according to the times posted on the folder web sites. The BikeFriday Tikit with the quick fold only takes six seconds if you rush. I'm certain it takes me almost thirty seconds to dig out my cable lock from my bag, thread it through the frame and bike rack, pull out my key and lock it. The thing that takes the longest amount of time for me is putting on the helmet and extra winter clothing needed to keep me warm. That takes several minutes. Summer riding doesn't require any of that stuff.