Just to give this subject some air...
I've just bought a Dahon Jack; it's too early to give a full review but it's very solid and well-made, folds well (although with 26'' wheels it doesn't go very small).
On the general subject, does anyone have experience of bringing a folder on public transport? I ask because I have a 30 min walk to the train station and a 30 min walk at the other end - I'm hoping this bike will save me 40'ish mins per day. I found this in the Irish Rail FAQ:
Q. Can I bring my bicycle onto the train?
A. Bicycles:
Can not be conveyed on DART or Commuter trains unless folded and suitably covered. My translation: Can be conveyed on DART or Commuter trains if folded and suitably covered.
Does anyone have any practical experience of doing this, ie folding and covering and bringing on th train? I would only plan to do this on quieter trains, not the Calcutta specials at 8:00 - 8:30 am.
Thanks for your help...