Please can i have some help with my 1st bike options

Crow93

hi all.

im trying to get fit and lose some weight, i started running few months back and doing about 7km every other night, I now want to get into mountain biking on the nights/ days im not running. i have swinley forest right on my doorstep and would like a bike thats upto the task. MAX i want to spend is £450.

ive been looking at these, and like them in this order. are they good bikes, have i missed a special bike out there for my price range?

i can get this bike for £430, looks fantastic in person http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/produ ... _Bike_2011

http://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/produc ... ?&id=14649

thanks in advance for any help

supersonic

Can you visit a store to try any out? The Hardrock has a nice frame, but poor fork and parts. The DB is good value, better (but still basic) fork.

Crow93

they will let me sit on them, thats about it. at this stage , im going on looks as i dont know enough about all the different specs/parts etc.

so just wanting pointing in the direction on a good spec bike for my money.

could i upgrade the forks at a later date after i trash the ones on the DB

have you heard of this bike.
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/81-2011-id_8168695.html

97th choice

I'd take a look at Paul's cycles, the 2009 GT is similar money and better spec. or the full suss yukon with tora forks is under 500 now.

Indigo Gorilla

That bike from Decathlon is very highly regarded for it's price point.

The best fork you'll see on a bike at this price point, I have the same fork on a bike with an £850rrp. I don't think you'll find a better bike for the price.