I have had one since 2009, oh no, I have actually had two because of course the first one snapped just above the junction of the seat tube and cross bar. However I really like the bike and have had no trouble after the warranty replacement which occurred after a year. The section that snapped definitely looked to have been beefed up on the 2010 model I was given as a replacement so you shouldn’t have any problems. It rides very nicely and makes an ideal all day trail bike. The guys I ride with have ‘dales and Oranges and having ridden theirs I think mine is just as good.
I have noticed that the spec has declined since I bought mine but so has everybody elses as component prices have risen so if you can get a good price, I would recommend one.