Hi Wavshrdr and Woofman,

I've been following your discussion closely, and have similar concerns to Woofman's wrt the gearing. I'll be printing out the details of how to lower the gearing so that maybe I can find someone to do it this winter.

I had wanted both back and front fenders as well, Wavshdr, but Yan told me he was sure the front one wasn't necessary. I haven't ridden in the rain yet, but we get lots of it here. Why do you feel it's necessary? If you find a source for the right front fender, please post it!

Are you sure you didn't get a bell in your bike bag? Take a look - I got one with my VIIIH.

And has the little rubber pad that goes on the bar that prevents damage to the pedal crank thingy when the bike is folded fallen off anyone else's DT? (I love showing off my command of bike tech jargon!) I still have it but it doesn't seem to want to go back on properly. Maybe I should super glue of 'Goop' it back on?

Anna