Our folding bike community is still small and very far flung from each other. The only sure way each of us can "communicate" across the miles is through forums like this. You can't be lazy and take things for granted when you enter the world of folding bikes. You have to stay abreast of the new trends and test ride whenever you can (and support the shop by buying, too). These forums have been invaluable to me to locate and purchase my bikes, their accessories, and upgrades on this and related forums. In reality, folders have been around for a lot longer than most people have been. I even seen a folder on an episode of "Columbo" in the 1970's. But the dawning conciousness awareness of these bikes did not reach me until several years ago. Education is still the best way to bring in new fans as well as keep the old ones.