S-Works Stumpjumper HT - First Ride Impressions

First ride this morning on the new S-Works Stumpy. Initial impression was "Whoa this thing is fast!" The next thing to hit me was how the XTR gears are almost telepathic. The Shimano mech and shifters work perfectly with the XX1 cassette.

Unfortunately I then realised that my first attempt to bleed the brakes after shortening the cables had not been so successful.
 
Handling is nice and direct and it was noticable how comfortable the ride was.