Mate I have just gone through all of this with two mates that have took up MTB. My choices would be any of these: www.thebikelist.co.uk/vitus/nucleus-0-2-2011 www.bikeradar.com/mtb/gear/categ ... o-12-46194 www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=67942 www.decathlon.co.uk/81-2011-id_8168695.html www.squarewheels.biz/cube_en/men ... -2012.html I'd personally choose a Vitus. But they're all great bikes.

Mate I have just gone through all of this with two mates that have took up MTB. My choices would be any of these: www.thebikelist.co.uk/vitus/nucleus-0-2-2011 www.bikeradar.com/mtb/gear/categ ... o-12-46194 www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=67942 www.decathlon.co.uk/81-2011-id_8168695.html www.squarewheels.biz/cube_en/men ... -2012.html I'd personally choose a Vitus. But they're all great bikes.

Thanks!

I take it you dont rate the Specialized Rockhopper then?

Vitus are great bikes, however im a Specialized fan and have to say the Rockhopper is a great bike.

Great for the new rider, and also very upgradeable for when your skills out do the standard parts.

If you want a safe bet I agree with Saint Viper, Specialized Rockhopper is a cracking bike to start with.

Looking at building myself a bargain, custom hardtail with bargains I can find on the internet.

First: Frame.

I've set myself a budget of no more than £50 for any parts and i'll have to be shrewd and very patient.

Anyone know of any good second hand frames for sale?

Apologies for coming in late, but at 650 quid, the Boardman HT Pro is an incredibly well specced bike.

Great shout.

My brothers got a Boardman Full Suspension and it's superb.

In your price range then the Spesh or the boardman are quality bikes. I have a sub for What mountain bike and they rate the Carrera Fury as the number one starter mtb bike for your price range And also the voodoo Hoodoo (£500) is rated higher than the spesh.

I also wouldn't rule out this from Canyon [urlhttp://www.canyon.com/_uk/mountainbikes/bike.html?b=2537[/url
Or if you could stretch the budget a bit this from Planet x [urlhttp://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/FBOOINX529/on_one_inbred_x5_29er_bike[/url

I'd also look at this Giant which has a great spec on it [urlhttp://www.edinburghbicycle.com/products/giant-revel-ltd-0-12[/url

So £50 for the frame as well?


EDIT - just looked on ebay bloody loadsa kona, spesh, Giant frames for less that £50!!!!!!!!

I know, i've got a huge thing that I hate the fittings for pads being on the frame, I want a disc only bike!

Got my frame.

Boardman HT Pro.

£70!

Bingo!

So if anyone has any parts for sale let me know!

Picked up my Core 26.3 yesterday. Any good places to ride, where you don't have to queue? ie; not Delamnere