Originally Posted by
jimboach
Folders are definitely a niche market in the US until there are greater incentives to owning a folding bike. I live in a very expensive city in a small apartment and do not own a car so owning a $1,000 bike that folds and looks weird to the average person isn't such a big deal but many people think that's crazy money and way too much to spend on something that doesn't look like their perceived normal bike. To most people, anything more than $300 is a lot to spend on ANY bike.
Those people that think $1000 for a good folder is expensive should look into how much money they spend a year on transit alone! most don't think of the bigger picture and how you don't need to take the bus or subway anymore if you are riding to work.