I had 2 bikes stolen in Northampton on Monday night too.

Turner 5 spot with full XTR, Mavic Cross Max XL etc etc
And my wifes Specialized Myka

Strava location is hidden.

I think it was a local hit. Seen me riding and watched where I’ve gone…

I too have done exactly the same as the OP.

Brand New XT caliper, shattered the piston whilst bleeding after shortening the hose.

Warranty replacement :D

XTR Cranks are a PITA too!! That removal tool is handy though!

Definitely not stolen!!! LOL

I was happy wth the amount I paid :)

It’s such a lovely bike to ride and climbs effortlessly!
Although I have been considering selling it as I have become fairly OBSESSED with road riding recently!!

I don’t think I could part with good old Tina however!

I must have picked up a bargain then recently :)

I bagged a 2004/5 (Not sure which year) HL 5 spot off ebay for sub £1k with the following spec…

Large Metallic black frame with black rear triangle and Fox RP23 shock
FULL XTR 971 Groupset inc Brakes/Cranks/BB/Gearset/Cables etc
Fox RLC’s (Now changed for some RS Rev 426’s off my old EX9)
Mavic Crossmax XL rims/Hubs/QR’s
Thomson elite x4 stem
EA70 Carbon bars
SDG Belair saddle
Thomson seatpost
Hope Seat clamp
ODI Grips
Titanium Candy pedals

Looked to have done very very few miles and was pretty much immaculate.
I am in the process of having the Rev’s refreshed and the rear pivots replaced, but other than that, she’s a beaut.

Fairly light too for an older full suss! :)

Oh and Hi, noob alert!