I was told it was the cups setting in from a friends who had been doing this or a while but who knows. I love the bike a lot and that's all that really matters to me. I'm already looking to build another for the love of it. That really gets me for some reason I have absolutely no need for another bike.
The big problem I have with Leader is that I blame them for causing me to develop a very addictve and expensive new hobby. I guess it's healthier than smoking.
I love my Leader bike.
PS. I think the welds look kind of cool. Like chocolate drizzle. They look strong enough for my wide 190lb arse.