couldn't agree more,i have bought 3 bikes from halfords only problem i had was on my boardman the BB bearings were dry they just needed greasing bike ok now...Looking forward to a riding review.... it looks great.
Have you any idea how bitter you are going to make the "Avoid halfords at any cost" brigade by posting what is simply an awesome looking value bike! Can you make sure you reassure them by telling them it leapt up in the night and set fire to your lounge or something?