Newbie needs votes 4 new bike from experienced mtb riders

keith3

Hi guys, im 31 and gonna buy a hardtail bike so i can prob hurt myself, alot. I have got a short list based on price and how they look and i would be grateful if you guys with knowledge + experience wud choose the one you would buy from the options.
I've been looking for days now and have been trying to compare components and shocks but dont know what's gud or not !!!!

Here's the contenders:

1. Marin Bolinas
2. Gary Fisher, Advance Disc
3. Cannondale Trail SL6
4. Cube Aim
5. Norco Kokanee
6. Orbea Toukbal
7. Scott Aspect 45 or 55
8. Trek 3700 Disc

Pls guys just give me your vote and i will trust your opinion and go 4 it !!!

Cheers, Keith

supersonic

I'd look in Halfords at the Carrera Kraken or Vengeance - better spec than any of those.