Originally Posted by wpflem
I talked with both USA and Asian reps for about the KHS folders today at Interbike. They said the folder market in the USA is just not active enough to justify importing the same great folders they offer in Japan.
I saw the KHS F20-R as pictured below and it is a beauty, 18 speeds with 2 front chain rings, 11.5 kg. They told it will retail in the USA for about 1 grand. At this time they are planning on importing only 10 units. I hope to get in one for us. I don't think it will last long.
I took a long look at the F20-T in a store here in Japan, which is the same frame as the "R". In the end I came away with a Dahon Helios P8. They're about the same price here, but the Dahon seemed to be far less... precious. Couldn't imagine the F20 with my 85kg on top of it, and it seemed overall a little to small. Something to consider maybe.