Originally Posted by
bizzz111
I have an electra townie. The crank forward build is really comfortable. I don't have experience with any of the other bikes you listed, but I recommend any of the electra bikes.
That being said, there's no way I would lock my townie at a commuter station. Get the folder and take it with you.
The incoveniance of a folder during DCs rush hour is not worth it. A, I don't want to carry a bike around on the train. B. This is what high security locks are for. I don't share folks attitudes with folding bikes. I generally don't like them, and provide a significant inconvenience of lugging around, especially up and down steps on the metro dealing with crowds. To much of a pain. Pass.