I received my bike last week and have been really impressed.Assembly took the best part of a half day, but it seems to be well made, although the flashy decals on the wheels were peeling a little even before the bike had been removed from the box! Any misgivings were soon swept away when I started to ride it, and its ability to accelerate on the flat, and provide massive assistance on hills, are really exhilarating!The scope for adjusting the saddle and handlebar height is very wide, and even as a 6-footer I had no trouble getting a comfortable riding position. My bike came with black plastic mudguards (which is something I would myself have purchased and fitted, had this not been the case), but I am still looking to fit a parcel rack, rear light (front one was supplied) and warning bell. I do not think any of these will prove problematic. I thought that supplying a lock, assembly/repair tools and tyre pump as part of the deal was a nice touch.My biggest criticism by far lies in the total inadequacy of the instructions. Obviously the manufacturer's budget didn't run to employing anyone who could speak intelligible English. I find this a real irritation: just look at the absurd warnings that appear on the crossbar! The formal written instructions feature the same deficient text, and to add insult to injury, do not exhaustively cover all the basic functions, and are printed in a minute type size that really requires the use of a magnifying glass. I know how to switch the front light on and off only because it features in the promotional video, but have still not managed to change the display from kph to mph. Doubtless I'll work out how to do this in due course, but it really ought to be clearly explained in the instructions.Conclusion: even at its new, higher price (the price has risen by £200 in the last few days) I still recommend this product. Long term reliability will be a key factor, however, since it is mechanically and electrically complex, and re...
