Ah cheers for that, very helpful. Will go look at the options over the weekend (but not test ride unless I intend to buy, if thats the case).

Ok, so looking in some 29ers, the Diamondback Apex which can be had for £500 online:

http://www.bikes2udirect.com/B6107.html?mv_pc=gp1&gclid=CIK01u7lz8QCFUbKtAodWTQA7g

Seems pretty solid set up for the money and I have found a shop within a decent distance to go have a look at one.

I have a Calibre Two Two, but its all a bit cramped and I bought in to it blind without trying it out. Not ridden for many years so this was my first mistake!

I’m looking for a fun bike that can be sourced and tried locally. The Boardman and genesis both can but so can the Mantra Trial that was mentioned earlier so might go have a look at that after work.

The other shop local to me does Cube so will pop in there too.

Thanks for the input.

Maybe I should sit on a 29er too. I just might be able to up the budget to £800 Max if I can sweet talk wifey!

Charge cooker 2 also comes in budget…

http://mobile.wheelies.co.uk/charge-cooker-2-2015-mountain-bike/p73965/?gclid=CO-Z9ODEzsQCFQEIwwodFWUArQ

That’s very, erm, different!