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Thanks Tiswas- pm on it's way...

So I sent the boss all the relevant Cyclescheme info. The accountants have written back saying such a hire scheme is easy to set up without Cyclescheme's involvement. So the boss would pay the LBS directly, and make any making any salary deductions from gross salary over 12 months.

Mary- this is what you referred to above. You kindly offered to send me the 'employer implementation manual' and 'sample hire agreement'- is this still available?

That's hard luck Ruthy- especially after all your researches. I've heard Bedford Square can be a bit of an thief's hunting ground. Hopefully you are insured. Good luck.

I have read on the net that if you leave the Cyclescheme early (ie quit your job/get laid off), as well as paying off the balance of your Voucher, your Fair Market Value may be liable to increase from the usual 5%. Has anyone every encountered a hefty increase?

That's good to know yoav. Don't go haggling for 3% now....
I 've been reading on the CycleScheme website that ''you must use an insurance company (Sold Secure) approved lock to be covered'. I currently insure my Iro under my home contents insurance, where it is covered in and out of the home. I have specifically asked the Insurance provider (Sainsbury's) is there are any types of lock that I should be locking my bike with in order to be insured. Their answer has always be no- no specific types of lock required. So if I sign up to the Cycle to Work scheme, must any lock used in conjunction with the scheme be a Sold Secure lock?

Thanks for all your comments.
Rod Munch- Comptons were confident that a delivery was due on May 27th- seems a decent turnaround for a Brompton order considering On Your Bike (London Bridge) was quoting 8-12 weeks. They did seems to have a large stock in-house though.
I work for a small firm totalling 4 people, and raised Cycle Scheme this morning with the director who voiced concerns over whose liability it is if the bike gets damaged/stolen and what happens if I leave. I believe Cyclescheme forces you be take out insurance and be liable for any losses/damages.

I've used the search and can't find the answers to the couple of queries below:

I have just paid a deposit on a Brompton from my LBS
(Comptons) and am due to collect the bike in 4 weeks time.
The bike shops participates in the Cycle to Work scheme.
I have two options when I go to collect my bike. Either pay the balance myself, or go through the Cycle to Work Scheme and save a considerable amount.
At present, my work doesn't run the scheme.
Two questions:
1) Assuming I can persuade my employer to sign up to the scheme, can all this be set up and in place within the space of 4 weeks, or will this process potentially take several months? I can't assume Comptons will keep my bike in storage until I get my voucher sorted.
2) The Cycle to Work website quotes:
'Employees then apply for a Cyclescheme Voucher by finding out their Cyclescheme Employer Code and entering the information provided by the bike shop online.'
Nowhere on the website can I find a place to sign up online to apply for the Voucher. Any suggestions?
3) Have any Cycelscheme Brompton owners had a nasty shock when it came to receiving the Fair Market Value Price at the end of the 'hire'? I understand these bike hold their value pretty well.

I've always been taken with the idea of being able to hire out a Brompton- get on a train somewhere new and go riding. But I don't think such a thing exists- it's probably open to too much mis-use.

best of luck- not the healthiest of markets out there for us lot.

What sort of jobs are you going for Superprecise- architect positions?

As an aside, quite a few employers are looking for ArchiCAD drafting skills too. If you are fluent in AutoCAD you should pick it up no problem. The missus has just started a job without knowing a jot about ArchiCAD and picked it up in no time.

I've encountered exactly the same problem as you Olo.
There seem to be mixed opinions as to whether a Sugino RD/103mm BB combo gives a 42mm or a 45mm chainline. Having built up a rear wheel using a System-Ex hub giving a 42mm chainline, my Sugino RD now sits out at 45mm.
Has anyone here placed 2mm worth of spacers behind a Surly Sprocket using a System Ex hub and had any problems? This may well cure my woes.

I can see why people would want personal retribution on the filth that lurks down Brick Lane. Even if a few individual sellers see the wrong side of a D-Lock and an Adidas 3 stripe, that probably won't send them home with a tale between their legs never to think of doing such an act again. They will be out stealing the same afternoon as it beats working for a living. If it was bill-boarded/postered around the areas selling bikes that 'Stolen Bikes are Being Sold Here' (or similar) surely that is one move that could embarrass a few potential buyers looking for a bargain (sorry if point has already been covered). And it's these people that fuel the business. Saying that, if sellers encouter a problem with selling in an area, they just move elsewhere. Like prostitution and the police.

]Walking through Spitalfields yesterday evening

I put a reservation down about 3 months ago. Not expecting a call anytime soon.

The only problem I ever had with the Dinotte 200L is that in time the two plastic AA holders started to crack at the ends. This was due to the pressure exerted on the plastic (next to the terminals) from fitting the removing the batteries. But these are easily replaced. Any electronics store should sell them at two-a-penny.

I purchased a Dinotte 200L front light (running 4xAA batteries) from Condor probably about a year ago. Fiercely bright on full whack and a pleasure to ride with, although you will need some high spec rechargable AA's and a decent charger (MAPLIN is your friend). Think it was 100 notes at the time.

I'm with lenk on this one.If you are waiting for an Iro via Cavendish, Santa may bring you one first..