Full build - most around that price point seem to be very XC-oriented - I'm after something a bit more slack, relaxed, a fun trail HT rather than an XC racer.
I bought an Orange Clockwork S. Let my brother in law ride it and he bought one too.
120mm forks, short stem and wide bars give it a good initial feel. I have upgraded lots of parts but as standard it's a great bike. My brother in law had Hope X2's with braided hoses, XT clutch mech and this bumped the price up to £1300.00
To give you an idea of how good I think it is I have a Five that if you specced it up from new would set you back well over £3k and I am now thinking of selling it as the Clockwork just seems to be better.
I ride in Staffordshire so Cannock, Hanchurch etc.
Whyte 901. My brother just got one. Great bike.
Trek Stache 7 is fun on trails
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Like that 901... weak forks though, and the 905 is over budget. On the right track, though.
I have a genesis core 50 which does most things brilliantly.. Well worth a look
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Too small - but I've been nudging him BFe-wards myself.
Ths looks pretty sweet, money left over for upgrades.
http://www.ukbikesdepot.com/m15b0s2p6989/GENESIS_2012_Core_26_5_2012
Customer service and the Guarantee on frame is the best.
http://www.specializedconceptstore.co.uk/m/Detail/13carve/carve/Carve%20Comp
I have had one of [url= http://www.merida-bikes.com/en_za/bike/2012/12/MTB+Hardtail/O.Nine+Pro+1000-D ]These[/url] for £1150 from Start Cycles in Newcastle and its great. Possibly a bit racy but definitely worth a look at for the price with a good spec
Gone for one of these..
Hopefully get it tomorrow!
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On-One 456 Carbon is pretty damned good for £1300.
Gone for one of these..
That's definitely among the best looking HT's out there. I demand pictures and verdict once you've got it!
That Saracen does look ace.
I have an Ariel 143 on demo at the moment, rides really really well 😳 wonder what the 650b Kili flyer would be like....