Going to be used for commuting and mild off road duties - any suggestions?
Would the decalthlon B'Twin Rockrider 5.2 be one of the the best value options?
Carrera range always good value too, good deal on the Vengeance (they do a womens specific one too) at the mo at £280 if budget will stretch to that... both my Dad and my Wife have Carrera bikes and have been pleased with both.
edinburgh bike coop if one near - and if short in arm and top -= womens specific for that need
[url] http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/products/revolution-spur-xc-12?bct=browse%2fbicycles%2fwomens-bikes [/url]
v brake under budget - disc version just over
Specialized Myka should cost you about £250 if you haggle/shop around.
That's about what I paid for one for the Mrs last year. Full retail is about £350 I think.