Seems like the concern for this recall is a bit overblown. it's a couple of hundred bikes. If you look at cpsc.gov recalls, Trek recalled 12,000(!) bikes for front fork breaking problems.

I'm curious about something else, though - how do Terns ride? I've taken one for a brief test ride, and a Dahon, they both seemed fine. I'm going to be commuting via bike and train, and need something folding. Some bad roads (NYC) and all weather.

If you've ridden both, what's the real difference between them? Or would you recommend something else entirely?