Lol fantastic mate- there is zero and I mean zero flex - the rear feels stiffer than the fork!! It's bloody quick also, climbs about the same as the five but that's where the similarities end, it grips better - jumps further and is better in long corners / float sections etc- prob could do with another 10mm in front to make it perfect

 Ok, no way I get one then, I just love how flexy the Five is and I'm quite struggling to get how you could have more grip from a super stiff rear end ... I would say your position has changed and may be more balanced...

But it should definitely be better in corners.

You don't need more travel on the front, just a proper fork

 Lol prob right in both , I feel like the flex may be skipping the rear when it reaches its limit if that makes sense?? Position feels very similar, med five reach is around same as this in L. In tight corners this isn't as good , but in longer areas there's no comparison it's better- as the fork I can hear the Bos calling

 Hehe

Try to find some time in May to join us in Wales

 Will do bro what's the date!!

 Last week mate, built sat maiden voyage today

 cool... can't say i am a fan of the frame but i guess this ones a bit like marmite.... love the build kit on it though

 Cheers mate!! Yeah some love it others can't stand em! I quite like it being honest, finish is bang on and I find it actually rides better than my five. I think it looks better in the flesh - it's well beefy

 fair enough, it sounds amazing ... and its not that i hate it i like it a bit just wouldn't buy one myself but if i got given one i would ride it for definate