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Does it latch together in some way so that it stays in one piece when carried, or is bagging essential? Is the chain on the inside, to avoid getting oil on the user, or on other things? Is there something convenient to pick it up by, and is it then well balanced, or does it keep banging against your leg? Can it be easily carried by short people – not just a question of strength, and stairs can be particularly awkward with some machines if you are short. weight distribution and shape can make a folder more diffiult to carry than a full-size conventional bike, though if it can be folded quickly and easily the answer to this may be to ensure that it is not folded until the very last moment. Folders which can be wheeled along on their own main wheels (or possibly small jockey wheels, though these usually only work well on VERY smooth surfaces) are MUCH easier to move around when folded - The Strida and Airframe (and probably other ’stick’ folders) are particularly good in this respect.
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