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.

So that’s it, is it?
Who did you say did the graphics?
I seem to recall that one of your correspondents was responsible ;)
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.
Were you standing on a chair when you took the picture, or has someone bought you heels for your birthday?
The bike’s just very small.
no, i really do like that floor, makes the room look big and modern.
Standing in my bare feet. It’s my uber-wide angle lens, that was taken at 13mm.
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?
Ah, the floor. Now that’s had its ups and downs!
I can see a Dyson too. Doesn’t mean to say he’s used it recently. It lives there!
I broke the wand on my Dyson :(
Magic!
Nope, it just topped over :(