Its a great fun idea but the suggested formats a bit silly. Give a bit more notice and open it up to all and sundry a la presteigne and make it shorter so the battery nonsense isnt an issue. I think the Brompton world championship or Smithfield Nocturnes are better models.
re The A2B comments. A2B gave the Torq a glowing reviews and consistently display its fast ride time. They are also very consistent that they think the Kalkhoffs, gazelles, spartas etc are better full on utility bikes that they prefer to ride as they are utility cyclists. Given the hilly terrain they constantly state their preference for bikes that can do hills well. A2B are bias, but they state the basis of that bias.
PS If the kalkhofs's are for Grandads (they are so Masculine with that Germanic feel), the Torq is for my Dad (Its a little middle aged isnt it?). Its not exactly a sleek utralight urban hybrid is it? Its a good bike, probably best in its class (does it have any competition? The wisper i guess. Dont care really) but its not cool or sexy.
PPS Stating my bias i agree with A2B. My kalkhoff roadster is the best practical bike i've owned (beating my dawes sardar and birdy touring). I dont own a sports bike. If i did it would weight about 8.5 kg and go like the wind.
PPPS Vive LeTour! Real racing!
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