As the title says, finally made an order with Craig for a red Stradale, and wired the deposit. He said it should be ready for shipping around the end of Sept, so should be in my garage six weeks after that. The first Lister Bell in New Zealand.

I've lusted after the Stratos for decades, this will be a 40th birthday, midlife crisis, divorce, second wedding present to myself.

I really like the HF prototipo, and will probably make it look as close this as I can, much the same as Chris J's.

Keeping a close eye on the exchange rate too!