I was not in the bike market looking for a bargain when I was looking for another more manageable (16") bike since I tend to keep my bikes for a very long time. I chose the Brompton because it is far more balanced and compact in the folded position than anything else since it is more square in shape when folded and far more compact than either 16 or 20 inch Dahons I either own or tried. Another thing I noticed is most people assumed that others are as big as they are. I am probably not at only 5'2" and smaller hands and less upper body strength than a compatible man. When a bus driver sees me coming, struggling with my bigger, far more heavier Boardwalk at 29-30 lbs vs. just about 25 lbs. for the Brompton, the driver might turn me away (and I might lose a day's pay). That is the biggest factor for me when I have to use public transportation like buses or taxis. I don't call attention to myself and my covered bike can slip by if it not too noticeable as in when I struggle with a heavy bike. And in a private car or not crowded train, it does not matter what bike I use since I am not dependent on someone else's idea of a possible problem on board. And both bikes fit all areas that I place it in.