Not quite noob, but....

davecara

For those who are looking for a decent bike to hit the trails with, dont be afraid to look a little bit older. This bike was brand new last time i seriously did any offroad stuff and I found my limits long before I found the bikes limits and it performed flawlessly although the shock could do with a service.
Also it was great to see the sense of community encouraging a fat 40 something as I ambled along