Ah Sesamicrunch - ignore the PM I just sent you. Hadn't found this thread then.

How does the Merc compare for practical use and fun with your DT mini?

I have a few pounds burning a hole in the side of the 'fun' money box. They're just itching to get out to be swapped for a bike. Just wondering what to get; Curve, Mini, Second hand Moulton.....

I wouldn't want to buy something that's less fun than I already have. One thing to bear in mind is that I'm short, so leg extension isn't ever a problem.


PS - be sure you have the allu chain tensioner for that Merc. Increases reliability about a thousandfold. I see the merc lost her rear mudguard. I just bought a pair of them as spares. The old front one has a mark on it where water has got in through a rivet hole. I like to have spares in house. My next spares purchase will be the two wheels. So far the only spares I've used were chain, gear cable and one tyre. All were still serviceable, but worn - just replaced as a precaution.