Jeez, I look for info on folding bikes as (another) newbie (other than having owned a few bikes...not particularly special...just riders) and what do I get into? Dissertations on the evils of WM et al & why NO ONE should EVER buy anything from them! Hey, I'm not a WM PR person, just an ordinary non techie guy who is interested in a folder without spending big bucks just so I can appear to be knowledgeable on the subject. I'm just looking for a serviceable bike that can easily be transported around my town to pedal about. Nothing special. No high tech clap trap BSing with other bikers to try to impress them. Guess I'll just take my best shot & forget all the mumbo jumbo & agenda-ing baloney.