Originally Posted by
Smallwheels
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.
Once you fold the Tikit, you don't just walk away - you still have to roll it somewhere and stow it. And my folding bike doesn't roll - I have to awkwardly carry it.