What would you recommend?

[capitano]

The Sinnis, without doubt.

Before anyone doles out the now-tired dogma of "chinese crap" read this:

http://www.theadventurists.com/the-jibb ... ly-by-bike

The only note, not of caution but of awareness, is that the Matrix may be replaced with a new model this year.

[Deleted User 796]

Top gear had a good section on Chinese vehicles the other week

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0 ... Episode_2/

[R1K SU]

You don't need a lot of power to go above 50mph, my wifes yamaha 125 vity is only about 6bhp and still cracks 60mph, that would be a cheap bike for him, same size as a 50 to and cheaper at about £1600 new.

[Ginger Phil]

If it's only 3 miles why doesn't he get a mountain bike? I know you said the odd ride too but still....

[Deleted User 796]

I used to cycle to work every day and it sucks huge hairy balls after a while. It's so much nicer to ride to work, arrive dry, clean and with a big smile on my face

[mdk1]

So it turns out the work colleague is.......

Me.

I have decided that i need to release some cash, so the GP is going, so i just want a cheap set of wheels,
i don't want to spend more than about £1200. And a new Sinnis seems to fit the bill. my local dealer who will be looking after selling the GP for me also is a Sinnis dealer.
I have looked at other scoots, but i don't want to go above 125cc due to running cost as it is only a "toy" i only did 967miles last year on the GP. so to have that much money tied up at the moment i can't justify.

As much as i would like an SH, they still command alot of money, and the thought of having a new Scoot would be nice.

I did think about just not having a scoot at all, which would be the sensible choice. But i would miss meeting up with you guys

So if anybody wants a GP.

[barryG]

Bit weird talking about yourself as a work colleague

If youve only £1200 buy Phils Necco in a few weeks when hes fed up with it!

[Ginger Phil]

Have it now and I'll add £250 for the GP.

[mdk1]

Bit weird talking about yourself as a work colleague

I know, just wanted a few opions before i fully commited to sell the GP.

[MrGrumpy]

Bit weird talking about yourself as a work colleague

Well, imaginary work colleagues are the next stage on for those who have imaginary friends.......