Just had a short spin on the A10 after fitting new exhausts*, making new control cables, replacing metric bolts (ugh!) with Cycle thread etc etc.
Pleased to report that it feels very good and runs well. The brakes seem a bit lacking after the Velo, especially the rear one (currently has a far-too-long cable fitted which is making it even more spongy than the designers intended). The bike picks up well, at least to 50mph or so, and feels as lively as the Venom although not requiring the arcane Velo ritual to start it.
The gearchange feels a little notchy but perhaps this is something to get used to?
So I'm looking forward to completing the other tidying up jobs and getting to know the bike before winter starts....
*The exhaust (siamese) and RGS-type silencer came from jrpclassics on ebay. All the items I've had from this chap have been of a high standard, fit well and have a nice finish. The exhausts and silencers are sold as being British made.