Originally Posted by
Winfried
That bike is too complicated and too big to use as a commuter bike that you'll have to fold/unfold several times a day. As a travel bike, however, how does it compare to the existing range of BF bikes?
On the positive side, I like the belt drive, the Alfine 11, and the different sizes the bike will be available.
I don't think it is going to be used to fold multiple times daily by most buyers, at least not a full fold. Once into the office and reassemble to go home. You can take unfolded bikes on many transit systems and, in the US, the options are increasing. As a short-travel bike it is unique and remarkable. Much easier than the normal BF to take for a short trip yet you still have a "real bike" ride.
But if you did need to fold a lot, the quick fold is easy. drop the seat, snap the stem onto the pin, rotate the wheel. done. easy to carry because of the very light weight. (would not bother with the bag at all).