MarkyT

Did you ever doubt me? I'll keep you all posted on how I get on as I will be getting the Hardrock first and then gradually buy bits for the trials bike.

Thanks for all your help folks. I've come to a decision now..... I'm going to buy 2 bikes, Specialized Hardrock Pro Comp for basically all kinds of riding, (had a look at a mates last night and was really impressed), and I'll be picking up a trials bike shortly too, however, I think I am going to take peoples advice and build my own! Thanks again, Mark

Mainly for Dirt but I want to have a pop at trials too, i was trying to find a bike that would suit both to a certain extent. Obviously both disciplines have their differences so I won't get the perfect bike for both but i'll give it a good go! What would you reccomend, baring in mind I'm after gears and ideally front suspension? So far I've looked at Specialized P2, Mongoose Ritual and Fireball, Commencal Absolut 2 and a couple of others. Thanks

What do you think to this bike baring in mind it'll be my first bike of this kind in a long long while? I think it looks to be a good deal, (even includes single gear kit), but on the same token I,ve never heard of Pinnacle? http://www.evanscycles.com/products/pinnac...p-bike-ec000936 Thanks again!

Cheers Pocket Rocket, I'll bare that in mind.

Surprise surprise, I have found another couple of bikes I like the look of..... Commencal Absolut 2 Yeti DJ What are your thoughts on these bikes and here comes perhaps a silly question but you get the option of a Short or Long frame and i'm wondering, (apart from the obvious size difference), which one I should go for and why? This option seems to crop up a lot. Sorry to be thick!

Cheers Jake, what bikes would you suggest?

The front suspension is important because when I used to ride the Rockhopper it had front suspension and I grew very accustomed to it and also, some of the riding I'll be doing may need it. I take your point though and you have me thinking! I can always buy a rigid frame and a set of front suspension forks and have the best of both worlds. I really like the look of the DMR bikes but they are all 1 speed and I want the 8 speed. Think I've found 2 ideal options, (both with front suspension though), the Coyote Slayer and the Haro Thread 8. What do you think to these?

It'll be more for Dirt, I just don't know what to go for. I used to have specialized Rockhopper years ago and I wasn't too bad on that at hopping up on bench's and small walls so thats why I figure a dirt jump bike will be good enough for both for me. Cheers dude. Also just been looking at the Mongoose Ritual Dirt, any good? Thanks

Well to be honest pocket rocket, i wouldn't know which parts to go for and there would be so many different opinions from everybody I think I'd be back to square one asking what to go for! The advice is greatly recieved and I do appreciate it and who's to say I won't take the advice. I'm still shopping about at the moment and learning a hell of a lot more. I want to have ordered the bike by next week so the things I ask etc may be all over the shop to you guys but to me it's a lot to take on board when I'm used to piston rings, dump valves and con rods! Thanks to all who have offered their advice.

Sorry to add to this but is the Coyote Slayer 2008 a good bike and are MuddyFox bikes any good at all? Thanks again!

Which would you say is better for a DJ bike and a little bit of Trials, either a NORCO Wolverine 2007 model or the Mongoose Fireball 26" 2008 model? Thanks.

Cheers dude. I think I've decided to go for the Mongoose Fireball 26" though now. I like the look of it and I'm not too fussed about uprating the parts if they are not up to scratch. Thing is, I don't have the time to build a bike up, I'm off on holiday soon and want to take the bike with me so definately going to buy a ready made bike. Is the mongoose fireball, (despite being not as light as some others), worth the £299 price tag or is there something else I should get instead for a similar price? Thanks

Got to be new mate. It's just me, I prefer new even though I know I'll miss out on something. I'm still really considering the Specialized P2 in Orange, it looks awesome, does anyone know anything about this bike?

I'm looking at getting into dj. What bikes would you reccomend? I'm after one with some gears, front suspension and 26" wheels. I have been looking at Specialized P series, Mongoose Fireball and GT. What are the Barracuda's and saracen's like? My budget is £400 tops, ideally £300. Cheers, Mark