Originally Posted by
auldgeunquers
Point is, if you can find room for it, opening your search to include 20" folders gives you more options, as well as making the gearing choices less critical to get some top speed out of the bike.
I got to agree... if you can move up to 20" wheels, you're probably more likely to find something really rideable in your price range.
I think a Brompton is probably the best riding and most compact 16" wheeled folding bike, but it sure isn't sub-$200, even if used...