Thanks,
I've sorted a pannier tonight, and road tested-rides way better than I expected it too and the gearing helped on the hill to the station!
Will be taking it to work tomorrow in the car boot, will then leave car at office and bike to hotel for overnight...just fold and take the bike to the room
Agree I should keep an eye on how much I sink into it! However think I will defiantly try to source lighter wheels, first thing is to look for a handlebar solution though, it has what I'd call bull horn style bars (almost like a bmx) and the bike shop think they may be able to get a brompton or Dahon handlebar for me... No idea of cost at present though.