Originally Posted by
Bonzo Banana
Why wouldn't I be. For those not interested in the thread move on and for those who want to share issues they've encountered they can fill it in. I'm not expecting every forum member to add to the thread just those who may have encountered frame issues. I guess my motivation is being over-weight and more likely to have frame issues due to weight. More a thread for end users than anyone involved in retailing of such bikes.
OK, if that's your intent, might I suggest that you edit the OP to make that clear, then winnow the list of questions to what's most likely to be pertinent.
FWIW - Without knowing your details, I suggest you limit yourself to
steel framed folders, preferably with big fat tubing, and more frame height to reduce the length of the unsupported stem and seat post.
If you have the room, you'll probably get better structure with a larger wheel folder, but that's a trade off you have to decide about yourself.
Offhand, I don't know each manufacturer's weight guidelines, but I suspect that if you weigh over 300#s you consider giving up on folders for now.