Cheers All, I didn't intentionally ask for the bash guard, they just added it as an extra which was was a nice bonus when it came - They also added the Invisiframe (which I did ask for) saves me having to take it to the guy down the road.
For the last 6 months I've had no bike so had to borrow / beg / rent bikes so I'm stoked now I've finally got one. This is my time owning a 1st FS and my 1st 11x1 so I've got some bedding in to do. I did however have some confidence boosting runs at Innerleithen on a FS, but can't wait to try it on something that's more tuned for me.