Thank you Mathew for the quick reply... I guess I get a little impatient since I'm going to retire mid year and and want to cross the country and maybe, if I still enjoy it, head into Mexico...I can't believe I never heard of this company until couple weeks ago and since have spent hours and hours educating myself on this great bike design... It's still cold and snowy in Northern NY so I shouldn't be in a hurry......But I am!!!