To give you an update on how our lovely bikes are doing, we will post a performance report every 1000km (620 miles). So check for updates.
Number Distance Dates Report
1 0 - 1,000 km  04/21/09 - 05/15/09 No problems
2 1,000 - 2,000 km 05/15/09 - 06/08/09 No problems: most shift and gear-cables stretched a bit out and needed reajustment
3 2,000 - 3,000 km 06/08/09 - 06/27/09 Maintenance: 6/19/09 after 2591 km, Bike Mario: change chain 
4 3,000 - 4,000 km 06/28/09 - 08/15/09 Maintenance: 8/05/09 after 3576 km, Bike Mario: new breakpads in the back 
       
      Maintenance: 8/23/09 after 3920 km, Bike Sheri: change chain. 
       
      Bike Mario: fix derailleur back after cab driver bent it by pulling bikes apart too aggresssively
5 3,000 - 4,000 km 08/16/2009 – 11/29/2009 Maintenance: 10/14/2009 after 4737 km, Bike Mario: change chain
       
      Bike Mario and Sheri: 11/26/2009 after 4734 km, 4 flat tires after riding throught bid thorns