New bike advice for the coast to coast!!

le wookie
le wookie Posts: 6
edited June 2008 in MTB buying advice
Hi all, just new to the forum and pretty impressed with the knowlege base, so hopefully you can help.
Haven't been on my bike for about 10 years and accepted the challenge of the coast to coast with some work colleagues last week!! So serious training and new bike needed.

The budget is £450 - £550 (maybe 650 if i buy some flowers for my girlfriend!)

The list has been narrowed down from this months MBR tests with a few additional i found on internet

Specialized Rockhopper (but would prefer discs)
Commencal combi disc
Kona Blast (or deluxe in sale)
Cannondale F4 Z (this has tora fork but i have not seen it from evans for £570)...would really like an view on this one)
Maybe Gary fisher marlin disc or Pirahna

I would really appreciate the help as my mind is a bit fried to say the least.
Any other option would also be welcome.

Cheers

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