When I bought my Tikit I was aware that the hyperfold was a bit more complex than other folds out there. I took a chance and have never regretted it. If I were to get a new Tikit I would order the hyperfold without a doubt.

As for maintenance I have lubed the "C" clamp on the steerer/riser 2-3 times. The tension cable has been adjusted twice. I had a 2010 Tikit for a season and it was noticeably stiffer than my older version, but after I stopped trying to flex each bike I came to the conclusion that my older Tikit didn't ride any different even on rough surfaces.

When I decided to keep only 1 Tikit I thought long and hard about which one to keep. After the recent upgrades to my old Tikit it wasn't that much cheaper than a new one. I stuck with my old Tikit because it just worked so well for me. In theory bicycles are commodities and you should be able to simply go out and buy a comparable model and get on with it. In practice I've had some bikes that stood out for me more than they should have. This old Tikit is one of them. I also must admit that the engineer in me wants to see how long I can keep it rolling.

One key factor in this decision is that Bike Friday is there to back up my Tikit and I know if I do have problems I can get them repaired. I can call them up and get advice. I can take a road trip and visit them. I can talk to the folks whose hands built my bike. That makes me happy...