Originally Posted by
70sSanO
Folding is an odd requirement, unless there is an issue with local public transportation.
No, it isn't.
It comes from this:
Originally Posted by
700cMe
its not required but it would be cool if there was a suggestion out there that matched all this plus allowed for easy plane travel.. might be traveling to some metro areas by plane sooner than later and would like to ride my bike right out of the airport loading zone in those areas
A folding bike would best fit the "easy plane travel" requirement because they pack small and are fast to assemble and (some of them) can be had for a reasonable price. There are compromises with them, though.