Awesome.. The tapered coil-sprung lyriks make the front end feel soo positive and precise yet supple and absorbing.. This is my first time back on a hard-tail for awhile, so have had the odd kick in the ass keep me awake!! Generally is a very good climber due to it's length.. plenty of room to stretch ur lungs-out.. this is an 18" could have gone smaller (16.5') as it's almost a bit too long in toptube; thinking about a shorter stem.. The ISCG 05 mounts are a great addition to hold chain device, even better if ur gonna use a 10speed with single up front... altho, i'm just not ready to let go of my granny just yet!!! I was disappointed at first to loose my Specialized Command post.. it is a weight saving.. might get a gravity dropper in time..

lov the rims... nice build m8!!

http://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/bikes/frames/alpitude

ye.. this is my new beauty!! hoping to build this weekend and ride her hard on bank holiday... been real buzy with work lately.. u know how it is all work for money 2 buy new toys.. but no time to ride em' :( still got norco.. will be sellin' soon, plus a few other tasty parts i.e. brand new Fox RC4 shock 240mm eye2eye..