A week ago, I got a call from the bike shop where my Tokyo was in for repair. Had it been a dog, and the call from the vet, the message would have been, "I'm afraid you'll have to put your dog 'to sleep'." My rear wheel was completely shot. It is a pretty unusual 16" (305) wheel - most 16" wheels are for kid's bikes and BMX's - not with a freewheel gearset. I can't find one pre-built - best chance is to buy a rim and have one built. (by the way - if it's the spokes and rim that are shot, can you reuse the hub?)

Anyway, looks like it would be over $100 - not worth it for this bike that cost just over $200, including the upgraded gearset. Besides, I've been saving for a new bike anyway - the Tokyo was fun, but I'm ready for better.

Unfortunately, the better bike that I could afford turned out to be a regular hybrid (Giant Escape 2), not a folder. I've left the fold, but I can't leave this fine forum - I'm saving up again - I think I'd like a Brompton.