What are the bad things of having a fold up bike compared to a regular one?

does the bike work the same?

Hey Lou,

I think the only drawback is the additional weight, due to the folding and locking pivot. Dahon and Montague Hummer are the few brands I see on the trails. I say few, because it is rare to see folding bike in my area. The Hummer is still used by the Military. My Rich friend keeps a folding"Dahon Flo" and x-tra bike wear in the truck of her car in case she see's a nice place to ride. Dahon made folding bikes for TREK back a few years ago. Dahon makes the "Flo" which received a good review from Mountain Bike Action Magazine. Both folding and standard bikes work the same when it comes to shifting and components, the only difference is the frame design. I included some links for you to check out on some folding bike designs. Check em out. Good luck

Kimber

I have the Dahon Espresso folding bike. It shifts, breaks and looks just like a normal bike. Some people do not even know it is a folding bike until I fold it a place it in my back seat. I do have to say it is a tad heavier than my bike that does not fold. I love my folding bike I can take it most anywhere. Ding Ding!

The range of the gears is not as versatile so you may have to work a little harder, and you look a little goofier on a folding bike.