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How much do you want to spend?
You can't beat this for value, apparently. Press goes nuts about the ride, and on the face of it they are well specified.
http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/calibre-bossnut-ladies-mountain-bike-p383862
Pretty much credible full squish for the same price as most credible hardtails. Bonkers.
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Hardtails are always going to be a safe bet for beginners. Any idea on sizing, budget?
If buying second hand, 26" wheels have fallen out of fashion so can be had for cheap, and there's still plenty of spare parts available, despite what some doom mongers may say. -
Big question is, what's your budget?
The main thing I'd be looking for in a starter bike for a girlfriend is a decent fork. Crappy coil sprung forks are uninspiring. The difference to ride quality and enjoyment of a half decent air shock is the key to them getting the bug. Everything else budget can generally be set up to be ok (shifting, brakes etc), but a shit fork will always be a shit fork.
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Hi guys. My wife suddenly wants to get a mtb and start trying it out for exercise. Says someone at work says it's fun, and would I please build or buy her a bike so she can join. I have no idea about mtb so can anyone recommend a good beginner frame or bike? I think a hardtail will do for starters, sounds like it'll be mainly trails. Had a look at the on-one options but as I said, I have no idea what I'm doing.