My first bike since college (almost 40 years ago) was a Citizen Tokyo. I'm glad I bought it, since it was what I could afford at the time, and I rode it regularly and happily for several years. However, in retrospect, now that I've replaced it with a much better bike (that cost twice as much), I wouldn't go with the Citizen if I could afford better. The quality was lacking. My current bike is not a folder, and I miss the compactness, the small storage profile, and the ability to easily take it on public transportation. I don't miss the rough ride, the slow speed, and the repairs the Citizen required. So if you like the benefits of a folder, by all means buy one. But don't buy a cheap bike of any kind unless that is the only way you can afford to bike - and even then consider a good used bike over a cheap new one.