I'd heard about this John, looks interesting. I've never ridden a Birdy, but that front suspension seems to be a "Marmite" thing, loved or hated. Many really despise the way it rides, but others are so enthusiastic about the Birdy that they go on inter-country European group tours, some even towing trailers.
I suspect adding all that power will increase the love/hate divisions about how it behaves on the road. Definitely a "try before buy" bike.
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