Lol don’t worry I won’t be “banging on”. I have said hi, shown some pics. That will pretty much do until I have some questions.

Ps ordered my podium point ones today and my leading edge tape arrived so I can wrap my bike up and stop it getting chipped (awaits more comments about how a bike should look worn and battered :p )

Ps I have bought some five ten White tigers but those blue ones are nice. Having said I am now not spending money I do need (want) some podium pedals!

Yeah bars came as part of the performance 2 pack which included bars, Thompson stem, reverb post and xm saddle. I got v2 brakes as an option too, and upgraded to the rlc shock. My logic being get everything I want up front and then I don’t need to spend anymore money on it for a while.

Glad some people like the colour scheme, personally I love the White wheels, but I know that’s a personal thing. But yes, I nearly went for superturf green but I have always loved blue things so it made sense.

And mboy, it’s ok everyone has an opinion. I know what you mean about best bike ever posts, I don’t think the five is “the best” but for what I wanted and the money I had it was for me. I looked at Lapierre zesty /spicy and trek but settled on this. Was I right? Who knows. Am I happy! Damn right lol. Now off to work to try and get everything done so I can leave on time on Wednesday to get to Cannock. Damn living in the midlands lol

Lol yeah I have never known so many haters in one place but I dont mind. the more people that dislike them the less chance of seeing one the same ha ha. Ps I have no idea what the penguin is!!! Spooky

lol, i know the cable is a bit annoying, but theres no way i am going to start cutting it down and rebleeding it in the first week so it will keep!

Wow, what a welcoming bunch of replies lol