Bike basics?

DarkDreamer1
DarkDreamer1 Posts: 6
edited May 2008 in MTB beginners
is there anywhere I can find basic info on what to look for in a bike around the £250 mark.
Such as best brakes, what to look for in the frame, fork etc.

From what I have gathered so far:
Cheaper bikes front suspension only, dual susp just adds weight.
Good V brakes better than cheap disc brakes, or even better hydraulic disc brakes. (what is classified as a good V brake?)

yeah so thats about all I know.

Any basic tips woud be really helpful.

Thanks.

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