Mike, The wife had no real injury but did scrape her scalp a tad. It all was a surreal encounter. So many of us are purist SMB-ites and to see a fine machine cheaped out was strange. But were all different, none better than the rest. Like you say a good way to buy a core cheaply and do it up as desired. I'm having thoughts that it could be right for me, I'm really ready for a newer machine. It's cheaper to have a simple layout to remove than one every option, which is about all I see lately. Therefore I'd be interested in hearing about that gaucho frame info from your bud. By the way, I saw on your site that you have a locking rear end. Happy with the results? I mostly have trouble on Baja beach sand. I know a locker isn't the answer but have you had any good results with it in sand? Are you actively looking to upgrade you SMB? Thanks again for your interest. later Lance