You might want to check out ibikeunfolded on u tube. There are a few videos on the Forte. Brian used it to ride to work for most of the winter in Denver. He seems to think it is a worthy bicycle and he has many folders. Good luck with your new Forte. My coworker bought one in March and still hasn't riden it outside. I'm waiting till he sells it to me, not that I need another bicycle but I'm looking for a fat tire folder. I would upgrade the tires to the largest size the Forte would hold maybe 2.3 inches and take it on lite gravel roads. Ride Safe.