Originally Posted by Hefley

Thanks for the input everyone. I looked at a P24 today, and it could be rolled (while folded) with a bungee cord holding it together (the magnet won't cut it), I think I could live with that bike, but based on your feedback, I definitely need to take a closer look at the P9 (hopefully the local shop has one in stock).

The reason I'm skittish about the 20" is when test riding I went over some loose gravel and I did not feel stable or in control of the bike. I'm sure I'd learn to handle it in time, but being an extreme novice, I guess I'm more comfortable with standard size bikes (like what I grew up riding). I'm sure you're all probably right, and in a year or less I'll looking into a 16" or 20".

Thanks for the input, I'll see if the local shop has it, and try to test it out before making a decision.

Yeah, I'll have to take the elevator, and I may get harassed a bit, but my home and my work are the last 2 stops on the line (Wiehle, Reston & Spring Hill, McLean) and trains come every 6 minutes, so I can't imagine the trains will be too packed. I could be wrong though.