Originally Posted by linberl

Consider also that you might be riding in snow in Colorado. I have no idea if one can put snow tires on a pakiT or a Brompton. If you call BF they can tell you.
Consider that bikes get stolen on campuses a lot - will you be able to take the bike inside everywhere you go or will you need to lock it up sometimes? A more expensive bike can be a target; be sure to purchase some form of bike theft insurance (maybe you can add a special rider to homeowner's insurance or renter insurance).