I've had a Boardwalk for 7 years, it's the only folder I've ever ridden so can't compare. I bought it for the price, Dahon name, simplicity of the single speed especially in a cheap bike and I like the design. It was fine out of the box. The second year I replaced the 14 tooth sprocket with a 16 for $5. Obviously less speed but better for hills and about right in most cases to spin along. This year I put Big Apple tires on it which were expensive, slower, required loosing the fenders but improved the ride. I'd get another given my original criteria which was mainly price.