Schwinn was a big company too, and they are no more.

I wouldn't make my primary decision on whether or not I'll buy a bike as to how big the corporation is.

Go out and ride the bike- see what it feels like when you ride it. Check for availability of parts in the event something needs to be changed. For instance, is it easy to get the same sized inner tubes? Can it be found commercially in at least 50% of the bike shops in the area? Or is it something that can only come from the bike company itself? For folding, what's your reasoning for needing it? Do you just want to hop a train every now and then? Or do you want to travel a little with it? Or do you want to travel A LOT with it? Do you want something that folds so small you can take it on the plane and chuck it in an overhead bin? Do you want a quick fold bike, or something that takes a bit more effort, but folds more efficiently?

Etc.

Make your choices based on several factors, not just on how big the company is. Because any company, big or small, can go under for a lot of different reasons. That is about the farthest thing from my mind when I buy a bike.

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