This pic intrigues me because it looks like it has a rearward facing, horizontal dropout. While it might complicate wheel changes a bit, perfect for conversion to SS/FG/IGH.

Thanks for posting, edwong3!

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Cheap vs. Expensive folder: I buy most of my bikes used, and it doesn't scare me because I spent time recently as a full time bike mechanic. To that end, I can usually find exceptionally decent bikes which may need a tweak or two for less than half the price new. So for instance, the Birdy I ride now -- previously listed here as an expensive bike -- I got for less than half of what it cost new, or about double what it would cost to buy something like this Solorock Swift, a Citizen, or Downtube.

I also commend edwong3 for taking the bike to a shop for an initial tune. If you are an average consumer with limited bike repair skillz, this is an excellent thing to do. Most shops won't blink at you bringing in a mail order bike, either -- if they do, they suck, and don't really understand their own business. On the purchase end, however, budget for it, especially if price shopping bikes on the floor in a shop, which should already be set up correctly.