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[unlucky mark mv6]

Only one thing wrong with the concept; where`s the engine?

At least its rwd

[LJay]

A brand that I would recommend is 'Specialized' They are a good bit of kit for the money!
If you're up this way on your travels I can recommend a shop!

[feeutfo]

A brand that I would recommend is 'Specialized' They are a good bit of kit for the money!
If you're up this way on your travels I can recommend a shop!

Specialised xc pro. Not cheap, but faultless.
Not too quick steering either. Some are far too wobbly :-)

[Amigo]

I used the term "mountain bike" loosely as i won't be going up or down any! Just after a solid large frame front susp only bike & NO twist gears.

[Vamps]

A tip, get a big soft saddle fitted in place of the original....

[LJay]

A brand that I would recommend is 'Specialized' They are a good bit of kit for the money!
If you're up this way on your travels I can recommend a shop!

Specialised xc pro. Not cheap, but faultless.
Not too quick steering either. Some are far too wobbly :-)

Nice bike! Not ridden one since the days of the FSR pro though! Suspension was just taking off and was a tad wobbly!
Used to do warranty in a bike shop and Specialized stuff was great!

[Kevin Wood]

I used the term "mountain bike" loosely as i won't be going up or down any! Just after a solid large frame front susp only bike & NO twist gears.

I would say if you're mostly going to be riding on the road a mountain bike will be more tiring to ride, probably a little low geared and less stable than a more road - orientated bike.

Then again, if you're riding for fun you'd be better off finding off-road routes to play because the roads are anything but fun to ride on these days, IMHO. Too many drivers who couldn't give a toss.

Kevin

[feeutfo]

A brand that I would recommend is 'Specialized' They are a good bit of kit for the money!
If you're up this way on your travels I can recommend a shop!

Specialised xc pro. Not cheap, but faultless.
Not too quick steering either. Some are far too wobbly :-)

Nice bike! Not ridden one since the days of the FSR pro though! Suspension was just taking off and was a tad wobbly!
Used to do warranty in a bike shop and Specialized stuff was great!

base model? add 50 odd sobs for discs on the next model up
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/hardrock-2010-mountain-bike-ec019401

also note, scroats love to nic em.......

[LJay]

A brand that I would recommend is 'Specialized' They are a good bit of kit for the money!
If you're up this way on your travels I can recommend a shop!

Specialised xc pro. Not cheap, but faultless.
Not too quick steering either. Some are far too wobbly :-)

Nice bike! Not ridden one since the days of the FSR pro though! Suspension was just taking off and was a tad wobbly!
Used to do warranty in a bike shop and Specialized stuff was great!

base model? add 50 odd sobs for discs on the next model up
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/hardrock-2010-mountain-bike-ec019401

also note, scroats love to nic em.......

Dunno if things have improved but v-brakes were a lot more reliable than discs, which were fab when they worked. They were a sod to set up and keep right though!

Suspect Guy would be better with a Hybrid to be honest, ride position can be a sod on a mountain bike if you aren't used to it!

[feeutfo]

A brand that I would recommend is 'Specialized' They are a good bit of kit for the money!
If you're up this way on your travels I can recommend a shop!

Specialised xc pro. Not cheap, but faultless.
Not too quick steering either. Some are far too wobbly :-)

Nice bike! Not ridden one since the days of the FSR pro though! Suspension was just taking off and was a tad wobbly!
Used to do warranty in a bike shop and Specialized stuff was great!

base model? add 50 odd sobs for discs on the next model up
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/hardrock-2010-mountain-bike-ec019401

also note, scroats love to nic em.......

Dunno if things have improved but v-brakes were a lot more reliable than discs, which were fab when they worked. They were a sod to set up and keep right though!

Suspect Guy would be better with a Hybrid to be honest, ride position can be a sod on a mountain bike if you aren't used to it!

I agree re hybrid, but have mentioned it earlier in the thread and he's still saying Mb hard tail. No mention of budget either  :-/

[LJay]

A brand that I would recommend is 'Specialized' They are a good bit of kit for the money!
If you're up this way on your travels I can recommend a shop!

Specialised xc pro. Not cheap, but faultless.
Not too quick steering either. Some are far too wobbly :-)

Nice bike! Not ridden one since the days of the FSR pro though! Suspension was just taking off and was a tad wobbly!
Used to do warranty in a bike shop and Specialized stuff was great!

base model? add 50 odd sobs for discs on the next model up
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/hardrock-2010-mountain-bike-ec019401

also note, scroats love to nic em.......

Dunno if things have improved but v-brakes were a lot more reliable than discs, which were fab when they worked. They were a sod to set up and keep right though!

Suspect Guy would be better with a Hybrid to be honest, ride position can be a sod on a mountain bike if you aren't used to it!

I agree re hybrid, but have mentioned it earlier in the thread and he's still saying Mb hard tail. No mention of budget either  :-/

I'd still go with Specialized though he may need a bigger budget!