Originally Posted by
blakcloud
Folders can be advantageous to some but in my case it just isn't. I don't do multi-modal commutes and bike theft which is a concern, is well taken care of by my multi-lock secure bike compound at work. I don't need to bring my bike in to be safe.
do you ever stop off at other places on your way home from work like running an errand or meeting up with friends? i don't multi-modal commute and i have secure indoor bike storage at work, but it's those other ancillary stop-offs while in the course of commuting that really make me appreciate the theft prevention feature of my folder.
i too prefer to ride my regular 700 wheel nonfolding bikes most of the time, but if the choice is between street locking one of my other rides or riding the folder when i have after work stops to make, i'm gonna choose the folder every time because a bike that isn't left on the street can't be stolen. taking a bike indoors with you is a billion times more secure than any lock on the market.