Hello Mr bike of the year winner ! I'm still deciding on parts at the moment fella. Think I'll try it with XT II first and see what that looks like. I'm undecided about which chainset will suit it though, maybe a black Grafton or Topline ? I'll get some momentum going at the weekend and try to make some progress!
As for the older frame , well that has a crack on the chainstay which needs sorting out (if it can be saved) then i do have a plan for it later on in the year.