I reckon you'd get more for an Islabike on ebay than the buy back scheme.
I couldn't understand why people got so excited about them as swadey jnr got on Ok with Ridgeback and Treks we got him second hand
His baby sister has now been loaned a Rothan from a mate and it is the most exquisitely thought out little scooter bike – quality build, incredibly light, bars and grips perfectly sized for a little person unlike so many others we have seen and tried.
Mrsswadey still baulks at the cost – well, she does with any bike related purchase, including the physio treatment for my knee! – but with the resale values on here or ebay, the actual cost is pretty good for what you get.
And judging by the number of their cross bikes at Shipley Park for the kids races Wednesday night, the bigger bikes are just as good.