Originally Posted by
cocoabeachcrab
I take the OP's point as being well meaning in it's intent... but not all of us have the funds for expensive machines. I have a genesis Walmart folder that I've upgraded over time, because that is what I could afford to do. my other bike is a mongoose vinson fat bike that was also not a high end machine, but I've upgraded that as well. both are now safe and dependable machines that safely and reliably give me what I need in a way that I could manage.
I agree 100%. My 20 year old Fuji Folder that I paid $80 for is great for me for riding around town, riding rail trails and folds up nicely into my closet in my tiny apartment. I'm very fond of it, I feel perfectly safe riding it and at the same time wouldn't feel a great loss at all if it got stolen.