Originally Posted by
MichaelW
Why do you need a folder?
For use on transit, car travel, small apartment storage?
You can get takedown bikes which are stronger and stiffer, but sacrifice instant foldability. They are mostly used for travel to a cycling destination where you race or tour.
I travel a lot--all over the Midwest for my job--and my car has a spoiler which, according to my bike shop, precludes a bike rack. I think I would prefer to have the bike inside the car anyway, and space is an issue. I travel with my wife, and we may be on the road for a month at a time. Instant foldability is not important, but small size is.