Took it for a proper ride today lad came on his DT and gotta say in 40+ years of riding bikes its the best fun I have had on the tarmac!
Finally think I have the front end sorted now - the 14/45 gearing is OK but I think 1 or more teeth on the back would be better for A road work. I have firmed up the suspension and thats made a big difference......now trying to get the hang of braking hard on the front, getting the back light and sliding the rear end out hell don't them tyres stick once they get warm, its like riding with blu tack wrapped around the rims