Thinking of getting another MTB after not having one for nearly 18 months. We're lucky around here in that Guisborough, Hamsterley and Dalby are all within an hours drive. We've got the NY Moors for XC too. Looking at the following bikes:
Boardman Pro HT - £860 with Discounts
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_165499
Cube Ltd Race - £800 with discounts
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/M...?ModelID=57169
Cube Ltd Pro 29 - £949
http://www.bikelab.co.uk/5191/produc...bike_2012.aspx
We've also got Giant/Scott/Trek/Canondale/Marin/Orange/Specialized/Orbea all on the doorstep but I havent really seen much in their ranges at that price bracket which matches the Cube & Boardmans on spec. I never anticipated looking at this price range as I thought about £500 max but after having a ride on the Boardman, those Reba's are special. Id rather have the equipment that encourages me to ride than giving me an excuse to do something else.
Am I overlooking anything? As you can see, I've looked only at Hardtails due to the price.