Evans Cycle to Work £700 budget HELP

newStart73
newStart73 Posts: 27
edited May 2012 in MTB beginners
hi

a bit new to mountain biking and have a £700 voucher coming soon to get a new mountain bike from evans cycles, however for that price range I am a bit lost as there are a lot of what seem to be good bikes.

So in your honest opinions what would be a good bike for this money.

I would also do some trails.. am a bit heavy 15st and 6ft so need to lose the weight.

Just something that is solid, will last years and can take a bit of abuse.

Thank you in advance for any opinions and assistance.