Riders beware - I had a bad experience with this seller. The bike was shipped with assembly required - which I understood. However, the bike arrived with a bent frame, broken brake cables, and two dented fenders. Several weeks of inquiries have failed to produce either return service or a refund.

I was able to fix the bent frame and live with the dented fenders, but I will have to replace the broken brake cable to ride this bike if I cannot get it returned.

Also - the handlebars do not fold down. Therefore, the bike does not fold as small as other similarly priced items available on this site.

I would recommend the silver bike with the Shimano accessories for $129 listed when you search "folding bikes". A friend purchased one recently and it rides nearly as well as a Dahon.

Great value for your money. They sent the wrong book in the box, but for me the set-up was simple and straight-forward. I took it for a spin on hilly and flat terrain and had no problems. The gears shift smoothly and it's rides well. I like the extra long fenders, which will keep me clean when riding in rain or snow. I wish it had a device that can hold it together when it's folded, since it has the tendency to open up, but I can also get a bungee cord to keep it together. All in all, it's a nice looking bike that functions well.

I just bought this bike, despite the reviews no pieces were missing. I did not put it together, my stepdad did, so can't tell how hard or easy it was, but it took him less then 30 min (he is very handy though). I rode it only once so far, it was a good ride. The wheels are small (as you can tell) so it takes a lot of work to make this bike moving. However this is exactly what i wanted: a bike that i can fit into my trunk and take it to work so i can take a ride during lunch time instead of going to gym. So far i have not figure out how to fold this bike, and i bought it specifically for a reason to be able to fold it... but i am just lazy to read the instructions and waiting for my step dad to come over and show me;since the weather in NY turned from spring back to winter, i can't use it anyway. I believe this bike is a great bike for exercising purposes, it folds and you can take it anywhere with you. If you are looking for an easy, pleasurable ride, this is not a bike for you.