I've not got any more detail than that I'm afraid, looks like they need to replace a Rockhopper that was half inched and have £700 to play with.
They're looking at the Boardman Comp - any alternatives?
I'm not sure what size, but they are looking for a hardtail with discs, bought off the peg from a shop rather than built up from bits...
Thanks!
OK, some more details now: it's for a lady, about 5'7
Think she's reasonably into her cycling but mainly XC
Merlin Malt if she knows what size she needs
Second the Malt.
The Malt 2 is within that bracket and it's a thing of beauty. Mine turns up soon.
Just got my sis one of these http://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/bikes/mountain/core/core-20/overview/
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[/img]with a nice discount-great bike for the money
The genesis was my second choice, but the Merlin just took the lead because it was shiny and I could cheaply upgrade the fork. And the bloke on the phone was really helpful.