The bike was finally back in action today three weeks after the rear axle failure. It has been replaced under warranty by Sun ringle who rebuilt the wheel with an uprated part the “disc jocky hub”. In addition a new xt cassette, xtr chain, xt spd pedals, and rear mech cable were fitted. Hopefully the bike should be ready for another 4000 or so miles:)
It’s just a shame that I can’t use it for another 2 or so weeks whilst the torn ligament in my wrist repairs itself after a small incident at Swinley forest at the weekend!