Thanks, I wouldn't go so far as to call this thing good looking but appreciate your comment! The steering with a standard airline carry-on bag strapped to the front rack it is indeed rather wobbly...tried it out on the weekend with one of those bungy cords. Terrible idea. I reckon the way to go is with cargo straps and really tie it down to the rack firmly. The mechanical disc is not a revelation...it's a 3USD no-name mechanical caliper from Indonesia (the new centre of cheap bike production). I really was determined not to turn this thing into a money pit...but I agree: at least you don't have wear on the rims. Overall I am pleasantly surprised - as this is my first ever folding bike - how similar this rides to a 700c road bike.