Given the issues halfords are fully aware of,they should make a point of greasing the BB.I asked they lad in shop about any known problems and he was honest enough to say that they have had issues with the bb not being greased, so hopefully he will check it
But i guess its down to how good the store is.
That aside the bike is a excelent buy and worth the 1k price tag.
Out off 10 i would rate it 9,it would be difficult to find better for the money.
Bikeradar give it excelent reviews as do cycling weekly...