well I would never buy one
I am making a (imoa) better one thats more suited for my demands
although I am making it a trike (think can am)
http://spyder.brp.com/
it's for my wife (who's in a wheelchair)
and after doing so i can go onto other projects
I have torn a few derailers off,few hangers and messed up a few hangerless frames
in my35 years of riding
you say you seek acceptance.. well this is a forum sorry that I differ.
i would be happy to direct you to my guru
he is verry inspiring to the do it your selfer/modifier
his page is great!