£500 bike - would REALLY appreciate advice

nancynoo
nancynoo Posts: 16
edited May 2008 in MTB beginners
Hi

I know this is a common question, but have £500 to spend on a new hardtail and need some advice - looking at Giant XTC 4.5 or Marin Northside trail but completely new to bikes so any advice would be really appreciated ...

Will ride on both road and off-road

Thanks