I'd say the riding experience was really good. I had a bike with a slightly loose (but entirely safe) basket at first but was quickly and automatically refunded and took another bike that was excellent. My only issue is with the cost. Given that the bus is still cheaper, I think I would only use Beryl if I had no other cheaper option. It needs to be ideally cheaper than the bus but of course they have running and set up costs. A trip to town (17 minutes) cost me £3.72. The bus costs £2. Even with a 100 minute bundle where you could commute to and from work 3 times, the bus would still be £4 cheaper. Although you can leave immediately rather than wait, I think it will remain a niche option until near cost parity is an option. Paying 100% extra for the privilege of cycling yourself is laudable and excellent in many ways, but I don't think the majority will go for it. People tend to vote with their purses...