Must admit I didn't and hadn't ridden a bike for some 25 years. I sat on one in the showroom in a similar spec and I just did some research, ensured I got the best setup for my requirement and condition (ie H bars and telescopic seat, six speed for touring as well as commuting) and have been extremely satisfied. Obviously I'm aware it's a folder so has some compromises although not using any other bikes I really don't see what they are at the moment but you have to buy it for what it is, a nicely engineered take-it-anywhere bike.
Some 6 weeks on and about 140 miles of use, I'm finding I'm pretty nippy on the thing too .


I echo what someone else said about the fold. I don't know how someone could have an issue with it and even hurt themselves doing it. Do it properly, do it slowly , and even then you'll do it in a lot less than a minute. I really cant be bothered to time myself but it's no time at all. Buy the time someone at the office is unlocking their non-folder and putting their lock away, getting setup, I'm already unfolded and ready to go...and of course have had the benefit of keeping mine nice and warm and dry with no risk of damage from an attempted theft because it's been next to me in the office rather in the dodgy open aired underground carr park .


Thanks, I hear you about the low maintenance. I think you're right, a three speed would the better option than two (extra gear & low maintenance albeit for extra weight).