brian. you sound a little skeptical....why so??? does the small wheel put you off??? Moulton was a finely made bicycle...a pure joy to ride. they were used in time trial events all over england w/ good results..i believe one was used to attack the Hour record in the 70's but failed at an english velodrome mostly due to being at sea level..they were also very cool to look at in raceing garb....hugh chainwheels to achieve specific ratios for the small wheel....they were(are) very manuverable yet stable enough to inspire confidence...don't confuse them w/ standard english 3 speed build quality, these were built w/ great pride and care useing very few cross over parts. take a close look at one in person sometime and bum a ride if you can.....i defy you to dismount without an ear to ear grin. charlie flaherty baltimore maryland usa