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My LBS 'The Cycle Centre Penzance' has had me as a customer for 20 years so are well used to my bikes by now.
In fact I am so well liked in there that I don't pay for anything other than parts and at al's discount rate too... they are a great bunch that like retro. I am not known for my patience with spanners so the lads take care of the wrenching duties. It's safe to say I'm the source of entertainment when I'm in the shop!!
Yes it has three shocks, the seat 'spar', one for the URT swing arm and a buttery smooth one in the head tube. The front suspension feels so good, just the opposite of Cannondale's terrible headshok thing that feels like it's made with square bearings. I will see how it rides soonish, but I'm betting pretty well... don't let the configuration fool you, this is a very well thought out and beautifully build machine.
And yes It's in the house with, although the mr's is home so no cuddling... until later when she's gone up. x
al.