• i would reccomend some thing like reculver has suggested. a nice steel hardtail.
    Genesis have a very good range that can fit most budgets. they do a complete singlespeed for about £500 wich would leave some money yo maybe upgrade to a half decent front fork....
    ive been riding one for the last two years and still think its the best bike ive ever ridden! It can take a 120mm fork which gives a really nice front end setup. and the frame design is perfect! not too twitchy but very lively in tight single track, climbs like a goat and feels stable on fast open decents. hope this helps a little.
    i know what i like wont be everyones taste but i honestly couldnt reccomend them any highly!
    :)

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