agreed, a short travel hardtail would be best, as it is an all rounder and there is no excusses for not doing anything you coudl probably pick an ok Dh bike up from sdh for 500-600quid, but try to save up for one of the ones dave suggested

or this?

its 550 for the frame, ill probs get it wen ive got some money to throw aroun

dmr didnt get sold so im gunna keep it, now getting some camo shermans for it just need to get a box for my trailblades from bucks bikes sometime. 80quid for some pretty mint forks aint too bad..

ive got the box my rebates came in if u want?

ill be in aylesbury on sunday

nah dw ill be able to get my mate to drop a box off round mine sometime