Yeah agreed non stealth routing is probably a bit easier for maintenance. Thinking about it now though the new mk3 steel Switchback still won't have stealth routing...that would be my next dream frame anyway. It just seems a lot of money to spend on a new frame just to get more rear tyre clearance. Although I also believe it might come in 2 toptube sizes like the new ti version. I wouldn't mind a slightly longer tt version....

 Ooh its a foam type ring that slides over your seat post to stop any water and dirt getting into the top of the seat tube. Its made by Syncros. Fizik also make a similar type thing in different colours but it's made of a rubber type material I think. It was a black colour but it seems to have faded in the sun I guess. A few people have asked what that shit coloured thing is around my seat post.

 Oddity not so odd!

 Thank you Sir..always wanted to get that shot in from that angle..

 Decided I'm going to buy the new version of the Reverb the reverb B1...It'll have to be the non-stealth version which is shame for future frame upgrades but not much I can do about it. I don't want to buy the original cheaper Reverb as I read of too many problems with it. I think it will cost me about £280 or £300 grrrr..

 @silverfish1974: buy the magura wireless one instead.

 @silverfish1974: oh cool I didn't realize they had a new version.l I have two of the current ones. one stealth and one external... I have had issues with them dropping a little bit without depressing the actuator,,, but is easily remedied for me with a new valve core.