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.
Did someone say carryon?
This is after buying at Goodwill, strapped on for 1 mile trip home.
You want cam-buckle non-stretchy straps, not bungies.
It was stable, due to it sitting on side panniers, but I would have done more strapping for a longer trip. I've also strapped there vertical, a nice upright vacuum; A "front block" rack on the head tube, feels better because the weight does not move with the steering. However, on the fork rack, tall loads can easily be strapped to the handlepost, because it moves with the fork rack. I have transported there, no less than another bifold frame, in shipping box.