I have to agree with you rowan and drei for that matter, Weight is only important if the bike performs as well. Say the bike is around 10 kilos, I cant actually make it lighter un less I had a drill. Low weight has the inevatable dis advantages, you take it off the frame it becomes "too flexy" or "Snap happy" you put silly light weight componants on it I.E tyres you get "roll" "pinchs"" less bounce", This bike my friends is the best ratio of weight vs performance we could possibly do on a "Standard build". As for the warranty Rowan, Trials= No warranty ha ha. Unless I charge you £1000 a frame thus making enough profit to send you 3 replacements, But on a seriouse note Of course you get warranty. Thanks for the comments guys, I can safely say we are pleased with the bike and hopefully I can annouce soon a new world class rider who will also be showing it off this year.