Undeniable proof you CAN polish a turd.
Finally went out on this today. See that wall behind the bike. I'd have rather been riding that home. Suppose I've been spoilt with the 8806, the Roberts and the Overbury's but this was truly shocking. They say never meet your heroes. Well I've just met the equivalent of a poor Elvis impersonator.
A pretty dead frame, jarring, unstable at speed. Didn't trust it at all. Great view though. I am Joop!
I got a lot of long looks from the usual yogurt pot riding roadies as i flew past, in the other direction. The signature yellow bar tape really does look stunning and finishes it off beautifully.