Originally Posted by
tomtomtom123
Your Vilano APEX bike probably has a shorter wheelbase by 3 to 6 inches (divide by 2 when folded), and the 16" wheels saves about 2" in each direction compared to a 20" folding bike.
No question the 16" inch wheels make it much easier to fit in a suitcase. I can see how it would be nearly impossible to fit a bike with 20-inch wheels into a suitcase without some work.
My complaint is that if this cheap folder can be thrown in a slightly oversized suitcase with ease (perhaps having to remove the seat), why don't the makers of other 16-inch-wheel bikes design similar models?