Hey everyone

Thanks for all the great information. Keep the posts coming as I'm constantly finding out more and more about all the portables out there. The reality is that I'll probably only be using my bike at most once a week as a recreational/joy riding bike along paven, flat surfaces. A major thing about getting this bike is that I want to keep it in the trunk of my Honda Civic and not have to worry about it, ie. after leaving it in the trunk for a few weeks, I could take it out and it'll perform as well as if I have just ridden it before. Is it bad if I left the bike in the trunk of my car for extended periods of time?

A little more about my lifestyle is that I do like to remain active. I work out at the gym twice a week, and after I get a bike, the idea came to me that instead of running on the treadmill, I can ride my bike and enjoy the outdoor serenity and beauty that it offers, while also getting a good exercise, so I may be riding my bike more than I thought.

So, the things I want most are comfort, sleekness or "cool" factor of bike, durability, and low/no maintenance.....oh and the idea of small and compact is the reason why I want a portable in the first place so I definitely want a 16" or 20" wheels. I'm sure there are tradeoffs, but I wish I could have it all