My daughter needs a new bike and although she doesn't go mtb'ing, I might get her an mtb (plus that's what she wants). Saw a lovely Spesh Hotrock in Edinburgh Bike Co-op in sheffield the other day, but it has sus forks which imo are not needed.

Any recommendations? Ta

I'll try and get in before the crowd for once and say that an Islabike is what you are looking for.

See here Islabikes

We have one for our 9/10 year old and it is excellent whether on the road or on the tamer singletrack in Dalby.