Having owned one, it isn't that hard to separate the halves to store in a car. The cable separators will help as well. First time trying to line up the ends with cable tension convinced me they were a good idea and they don't cause things to go out once the cables are stretched. But, if I was looking for a more full sized folder I'd probably go with a montague. They're not the most impressive bikes but they are real folders and they've been around for decades. S&S is more about a travel bike than a convenient folder.