Wow, catching the reference in my name in the first response, that's pretty awesome

Well, my main concern for size is fitting it on a Bus, frankly (as in, Greyhound or Megabus, not public transit) or eventually a plane. If I could fit my Marin on there I would just do that. I know that the 26" will be bigger folded, but at the bike store I was shown a picture of a bag that, if the bike's wheels were removed, would fit a 26" bike small enough to take onto an airplane. Does that jive with your experience?

Also, any comments about steep hills specifically? Should I not worry about this too much?

Thanks again, I will probably go with Jack.