like it or hate its tempting :) hmmm two trumpcards or deposit on a C5 oops X1 Lee -: Back to the QL :- ----- Original Message ----- From: Tony Firshman To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2011 6:24 PM Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] Sir C on radio4
Dilwyn Jones wrote, on 7/Apr/11 18:08 | Apr7: > Tony Firshman wrote: >> peet vanpeebles wrote, on 7/Apr/11 17:13 | Apr7: >> >>> >>> His new machine is the X-1 >>> >>> http://www.sinclairzx.com/spec-x-1.html >>> >> Oh dear - it is a re-cycled C5. Will he never learn (8-)# >> >> Tony > > Ialso don't like where it describes the "pancake" motor (after the > visibility moans about a C5. > > £595 (albeit half that with the subsidy)? Deposit now in advance of > launch - will anybody trust him on delivery dates etc after his computer > delivery delays? Or is he taking the desposits just to finance the projec? > > Secondary battery packs availale (in case the first one goes flat > halfway to work, presumably). > > Not clear from the photo if it's a two wheel bike or a trike??? Looks like a bike: "A super efficient MCR pancake motor is linked to rear wheel ..." .... so one has to put a foot out when it stops. Still will stop David Batty doing wheelies (8-)# > > I suppose it might work as a runaround on holiday sites, etc. How on earth do you take it on holiday? > Or on > public cycle paths, still wouldn't feel happy on roads with it. OK, it > has a solid frame (for when you fall over) and the waterproof bubble for > rain etc. It might find a niche, but I won't be holding my breath. > > Not sure at all about this - would tend to agree with Tony. > Yes - it is just a more modern more efficient C5. He goes on about "high visibility" but I am not so sure. At least with a push bike one is more manoeuvrable and one can jump off. I wonder if there it can re-charge down hills and braking. I suspect not as there is no mention. Tony -- QBBS (QL fido BBS 2:257/67) +44(0)1442-828255 t...@firshman.co.uk http://firshman.co.uk Voice: +44(0)1442-828254 Fax: +44(0)1442-828255 Skype: tonyfirshman TF Services, 29 Longfield Road, TRING, Herts, HP23 4DG _______________________________________________ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm _______________________________________________ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm