Not an entirely successful morning - the bike shop was hugely apologetic as they are short-staffed and the vita that arrived hadn't been built. I'm going back in tomorrow when it should be ready. Then if that one's ok, they will order in an Elite for me. We did discuss the two bikes, and it looks like the Vita will be a better choice for me and the riding I do. The roads here aren't brilliant and I know that I will end up just the slightest bit off-road at some point.

I did buy lights though! For the first time ever, as I've only ever really ridden in broad daylight so far, but the mornings are less bright now and the afternoons finish earlier, and I don't want to get caught out. Big bright ones for when dh wants to trail ride, and little wrap around leds for my just-in-case ones. Plus a brilliant 3 Led unit that clips onto the back of the trailer. I'm going to get another one of those and put it on the inside of the trailer too, as the light diffuses and glows through the fabric.

Thanks again to everyone who has posted, much appreciated.