Hardtail XC for 500-600 quid in the sales

caw35slr
caw35slr Posts: 439
edited September 2009 in MTB buying advice
I have a mate who's in a hurry to buy a hardtail XC bike. He has 500-600 quid to spend, any ideas?

If you work for a shop, feel free to tell me what you have in stick (unless this breaks forum rules - I'm sure the admins will let us know). He's tall, about 6'2".