I've seen many Dahon Classics on ebay, and I'm rather curious about them. That bar between the handlepost and the frame, for instance. Does it make for a better ride? Worth the extra folding/unfolding step? Most of the ads say that this is a 3 speed IGH, true? How's the gearing for the small wheels? Your's, by the way, looks great for an over 20 year old bike.