Originally Posted by
goldfinch
Folders can take up more space than you would think. I would be sure they actually fit where you plan to put them. Sometimes it is almost as easy to take wheels off of standard bikes and stash them away. We have an underbed area in our RV and my road bike is in there, front wheel off. It actually fits in there better than my folder when folded because the folder ends up too "high" to fit under the bed. Though, it would fit there unfolded.
There are so many options with folders. Ones that are more road bike like. Ones that are more mountain like. Ones that are heavy tanks with few speeds. Ones that are fairly light weight. Ones that fold easy. Ones that are a pita. There are enough choices that you should be able to find something that works for your type of riding. However, it might be pricey (folders cost more than standard bikes for what you get) and it may or may not fit in your designated space. I carry my folder in the car trunk when traveling. Easiest place to stash it.
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Thank you for all that information and advice. Lots to think about and consider.