Originally Posted by
Wordbiker
No, they're fine when they're new (if you're lucky enough to get one halfway properly assembled). It's when you need repairs....you'll find they aren't meant to be repaired.
Well, yes, assembly wasn't quite up to "buy and ride" standard

As for its long-term reliability, - I know but with me being compulsive (if not always competent

) tinker this is a good thing, - gives me excuse to replace anything I don't like...