What is interesting, about folding bikes here in China, is that while many people ride folders, they never fold them. It is interesing to see peoples reactions when I fold my Dahon, it is like they have never seen anyone fold a bike up before; but, they probably haven't.

One man, who was riding a folder, was watching my fold my bike and asked me about it. He said he had never see a bike fold before. The amazing thing was that we were at a train station and he was on a folder. But, watch, they do not fold them. All I can think is that it is popular because it may be easier for shipping.

It makes sense, for all intents and purposes, bikes are not permitted on the trains, not even folders. The idea of taking a bile inside is seen as just plain dirty, again, even a folder. Normally bikes are just left outside (with nothing but a wheel lock). Some of the bike enthusiast, such as those in my club, will take then and put them on their patios; but, even that is uncommon.

Considering all, I surprised that folders are as popular, here in China, as they are.