The standard build is pretty sensible and should see you right if you’re just getting back into riding.
Once you’ve got the setup right and feel comfortable on the bike, you might think about fitting some wider handlebars for better control on descents – a shorter stem might help too, but be aware that you might change the fit of the bike a bit, too.

If you’ve got the legs for it, a 1×10 drivetrain suits a Five really well – triple chainset has no place on that bike IMO.

Generally though, just get the suspension set up about right, don’t put too much wind in the tyres and have fun…

I have a 2011 five pro and completely agree with what fortunateson has said. As soon as i got it, the triple came off and a single ring was put on. Im running a 11-36 cassette and a 34t chain ring.

If you like the way it rides and what to upgrade a few bits, forks are a good place. Ive found that the fox 36’s suit the bike really well and now feels stiff but really controllable out on the trail.

Main thing is to just enjoy riding the bike. Great bikes so im sure you will. Enjoy.

Funny, I thought the Five was designed with a triple in mind. Most efficient with a 32T ring, can’t fit more than a 34T without risking fouling the pivot etc

Great choice of bike mate, I waited for the rings to wear and then went 2 x9 (22/36)with a bash and chain device, no more chain clatter on the frame or dropped chains… Shorter stem and wider bars do make a difference too. The final expense was a dropper post, the new 5’s have a wider scope of seatposts available cos of the bigger diameter tube… Deciding which colour was the hardest decision initially… Enjoy your bike and post some pics.

Oh, the irony! 😆

As others have said, i recently also got a reverb and its awesome.

At least try punctuation!! I’m really struggling.

I played devil’s advocate the other day arguing against punctuation in the modern world… I think the devil has a new advocate.

Samsung – Ur punctuashun iz sarcin. Nice bike choice though. If you end up with a triple, whizz off the outer ring and stick on a bbg guard.

It’s such a good bike there’s not really much to change, except perhaps fitting your choice of tyres. Tubeless was important to me, but it came tubeless anyway.

I have added a nice colour matched Salsa flip lock seat clamp (unfortunately I have not been impressed by the Hope ones). I have toyed with the idea of 1×10 but still not quite 100% convinced. Personally I don’t have any need for a dropped seatpost, but I am not the most gnarly downhiller.

Basically, you’ll be getting a brilliant bike so get out and ride it.