Originally Posted by no1mad

Folders make great sense for multimodal commuters. If you bike/bus and the rack on the bus is full, often times you have to wait for the next bus or start peddaling. Some light rail won't allow full size bikes on board during peak (rush) hour. A folder can be folded and carried on without much fanfare. Easier to arrange transportation if inclement weather forces one to accept a ride from a co-worker- I've had to leave my bike at work before because nobody had a rack on their vehicle or it wouldn't fit inside either.

They also take up less space for apartment dwellers.