I'll see how things go. My options are:
-Keep the Merc and sell the Giant halfway if the Merc really replaces it as a real bike and use the Merc for my 14 miles r/t commute;
-Keep the Merc as the "folder", sell the Giant halfway and buy a beater/used hybrid for the commute;
-Sell the Merc and keep things like it is now. When it is time to travel, buy a Strida or just rent upon arrival (I don't think that's even an option. but...)
In one way or another, I believe I need the money, so my loved Rear Suspension Halfway may have to go soon...