I am getting back into biking after a 25 year hiatus. I was thinking about getting a folder so I could keep it in the trunk or bring it into the office, and I have been looking at the 26" wheel models such as the Dahon cadenza or matrix or the Montague CX.

I plan on riding almost exclusively on the streets or paved trails, and this will be a pleasure/commuter bike, no loading up saddlebags and touring hundreds of miles. My neighborhood is quite hilly, however, and I need something which is capable of getting up some pretty mean hills (and getting down safely as well)

Lots of time this bike may not even be folded, just sitting in the garage and riding around, so I have little interest in something like a Brompton or other ultra small/light bike.

Unfortunately there are no stocking dealers for either anywhere near me, so it would be a trip to NYC to see any of these in person. Have people had decent experiences ordering online from a shop like Bikesarecool.com? I would like to give the business to my local store, but they don't carry these items!

Thanks