Thanks Max, much appreciated bro. I knew you had one so I do value the input and insight, thank you.
This wouldn't be a replacement bike for me, just another horse in the stable if I could get it for a nice price, I agree winter riding on this would be chilly...
I am quite a retro guy though, so these always did intrigue me from my old school days, and this one appears to be built already with most of the things I'd probably want to do, so hence why I'm interested and the fact that it's local to me, Portland, and no shipping required...