It works!
I’ve unshimmed the brake, sorted the saddle out, and have now test ridden the 456.
After extensive testing in the wilds of Caledonian Road, I can report that it’s very nice indeed, even with the forks wound out to their full 130mm. Proper ride tomorrow probably.
A quick pic from earlier.

December 15th, 2006 at 2:54 pm
So that’s it, is it?
Who did you say did the graphics?
I seem to recall that one of your correspondents was responsible ;)
December 15th, 2006 at 4:14 pm
Oh that’s a massive improvement.. yeah that floor’s made the room a lot lighter..
Oh I see there’s a new bike there too.
December 15th, 2006 at 4:59 pm
Were you standing on a chair when you took the picture, or has someone bought you heels for your birthday?
December 15th, 2006 at 5:01 pm
The bike’s just very small.
December 15th, 2006 at 9:09 pm
no, i really do like that floor, makes the room look big and modern.
December 15th, 2006 at 10:59 pm
Standing in my bare feet. It’s my uber-wide angle lens, that was taken at 13mm.
December 15th, 2006 at 11:28 pm
I dont like the graphics. Looks a bit girly to be honest ;)
I notice you’ve also used a broom as a prop in your photo to make us all think you actually do housework. Or is that actually your air guitar?
December 16th, 2006 at 10:23 am
Ah, the floor. Now that’s had its ups and downs!
December 16th, 2006 at 11:25 am
I can see a Dyson too. Doesn’t mean to say he’s used it recently. It lives there!
December 16th, 2006 at 1:02 pm
I broke the wand on my Dyson :(
December 16th, 2006 at 2:24 pm
Magic!
December 16th, 2006 at 4:01 pm
Nope, it just topped over :(