Originally Posted by
Schwinnsta
My understanding is that a Rinko is full size bike and frame, uncut, with most of the parts that stick out taken off and strapped back to the frame for transport. It can be a full size road bike. It's made for the components to be easy to take off. So it has none of the compromises inherent in a folder, but folders can get close.
Thanks. Personally, with bikes like Bike Friday, Pacific Reach, etc., out there (which ride as well as a regular bike) I'm not sure I see the value, but obviously some folks do. We're very lucky to have so many choices.