Just my 2 cents based on my Dahon Speed 7 (converted to dropbars to ride like a road bike), is that it rides very simular to my road bikes, just that it is harsher on absorbing rough road conditions due to the 20 inch (406mm) wheels and narrow tires. I can ride no-hands with great confidence.

Kurt, so sorry about your fender cracking and the new mini V-brakes challenge. Bummer!