Sorry for the late response.

Montague claims that the bike's weight is about 29lbs. I have yet to put it on a scale to test the weight, but it was pretty much the same as my old Dahon, which is listed at 28 lbs. The Boston 8 is all around a larger bike, due to the 700cc wheels, but weight-wise it's more or less the same.

The folding mechanism is much clumsier than Dahon's. My old Dahon could fold in 5 seconds flat, where the Montague folds in about 15-20 seconds once you get good at it. You have to first pull the quick release "Clix" clip which holds the frame in place, pop off the front tire (another "Clix" clip), and fold the bike. I've found I don't need to pull off the front tire to fit the bike into my front closet - just fold it. That seems to save some time. However, if I'm going to put it into the back of a friend's car, I have to take the front tire off.

The trade-off with the folding mechanism is that it's much stiffer and structurally sound than my old Dahon. The Boston 8 frame doesn't have any flex, and I can ride the bike without holding the handlebars - something I would never try with my Dahon due to hinge flex.

I'm still in love with the Boston 8, and the internal hub has certainly loosened up as I've ridden it more. It does get a lot of attention due to its style and unique geometry. When I'm riding on the train with it people tend to ask me a lot of questions and they all want to see me fold it.