Im looking for a Hardtail fully built bike for my girlfriend. The budget is £500 give or take a few quid. Looking for something that will happily do most trails and trail centres. Willing to do some possible upgrades in the future too, if she enjoys it.
Cheers
I would look in the Classifieds on here.
Just remembered, soma_rich was selling a Merlin Malt recently. Try doing a search.
Evans have 2008 spesh myka experts for £450. Avid bb-5 mechanical disc brakes, and women's tora fork on an M4 frame.
I was about to list my wifes ladies specific 17" Specialized rockhopper on here and or E-bay. It has done less than a hundred miles even though it is 3 years old. Bought new from Biketrex in Ambleside. Upgraded to LX Discs, XT Hollowtech 2 Chainset and XT Rear Mech and Shifters. Also has a Selle Italia saddle think its a C2.
The bike is in very good condition as you would expect with so little mileage.
Was looking for £400 but open to Offers.
For new bikes, you could try a 2008 GTw avalanche 1.0.
Sorry to be difficult but you may well get a lighter bike second-hand. Weight is important when you're a girlie, as are forks and wheelset. I would say that at £500, due to huge price increases, you will be better off second-hand.
Chipbutty - Member
Im looking for a Hardtail fully built bike for my girlfriend.
I will give you my cheap hardtail-bike in exchange for your Girlfriend
-if she can cook and play chess-if she is fit that helps too and I can throw in a spare seatpost. 😈
My other hardtail is probably £1800 so that requires 50 camels and 20 elephants plus your Girlfriend. 
Seriously though-I think what mtb was testing £500 hardtails-see front cover Tesco/WH-Smiths for a guide. 8)
[url= http://www.summerbicycles.com/ ]Summer[/url] bikes look good. Spec seems good for the money.
A little over £500 (retail), but the [url= http://www.summerbicycles.com/Bikes/Fever.html ]Fever[/url] is worth a look.
maybe a little over budget but my missus loves her on-one inbred and def upgradeable
Diz - if chipbutty isn't interested I might be.
Where are you based? Could you send through some pics?
Cheers,
Nick
nick[at]nickbarnett[dot]com
Nick i will take some pictures tomorrow mate.
Diz
Gary Fisher Marlin GS - £499.
Rockshox Dart fork, 27 speed Deore.
Also has disc ready hubs for future upgrading.
J
NOt sure on the ht but i have a brand new spesh helmet i bought for my gf, can do pics if interested?
My wife got one of the Spesh Mykas. She loves it. You don't hang around Chipbutty; new girfriend? The bed must still be warm from Mrs CB getting out! 🙂
Devs, you cannot let the grass grow under your feet!!
Sorry Nick based in Lancashire area.
Diz