Fitted the other 20" * 2" (406*50) Big Apple I picked up today.

Well all I can say is "Not bad" .The Big Apples smooth out the bumps quite nicely. Its not quite as smooth a ride as a Moulton TSR with its full suspension but its pretty damn close. I am running the big apples at 45PSI. I could maybe take them down to 40PSI though its a fine balance in terms of keeping the rolling resistance low or risking pinch punctures. At 45PSI the rolling resistance of the Big Apples seems only a little higher than the Kojaks.

I don't know in some ways I prefer it to my TSR. The Xootr is just so much FUN

It rides really well and although I prefer hub gears, the 8 gear derailleur seems a perfect match for the bike giving it a nice gear range and making it really fast to ride on the flat.

With the higher adjustable stem, new bars and Big Apples its weighing around 11.9kg on my scales. I will post some pics.

I am pretty much there, though may change the Gripshift to the equivalent SRAM X4 trigger changer. Also I could shave some more weight off by fitting a Brompton 54T chain set on, but the existing chainset looks better and is more adaptable so for 150g saving its not really worth it. I am also planning to add a little extra help to this bike as I have with my others, but more of that later

For me the other big plus for this bike, is that I would be prepared to lock it up and leave it. I might stick some gaffer tape over the badges but in the silver color I have, it should just blend in and not stand out in the same way the TSR does. I would never leave that locked up unattended.

Regards

Jerry