I don't think this bike is expensive for the spec. Ask yourself which area of the bike would you compromise to lower the price...
would you like it heavier?
would you like just a basic suspension?
how about a tiny tank so you have to buy aftermarket straight away?
cheap wheels anyone?
There is plenty of compromised bikes on the market already and we end up modifying them until they are not cheap bikes anymore.
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mb4807
� Dealer network and support /warranty
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They build it in house so could probably ship you any part you need next day. This is rarely the case with big manufacturers with established dealer networks. I'd rather have this kind of deal than wait in a dealership for parts which have to be shipped from some central warehouse.
� Concerns over the longevity of the manufacturer and the length of the production run
Valid concern for me, now the bikes are being delivered it shouldn't take long for people to test it properly.
� Limited opportunities to get a test ride
They do ok in UK in that regard. Flights are cheap 
� Size of the aftermarket for extras and spares
The whole point is that it doesn't need to be farkled to death, it's fairly sorted already, all critical bits are available from CCM, racks, bash etc.
If the bike was right for you, would you overlook all that, or would it be enough to put you off?
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I would be willing to overlook a lot, all of it in fact, unfortunately it didn't feel like the bike for me, great bike nonetheless.