What about the Haro Mary SS? Its now at several different places for less than £450.oo.
A good all-purpose 29ner. I like it. Though, brakes apparently have some lag, and the fork is apparently incredibly stiff. Slackish geometry may suit commuting better than all-out MTB-ing.
I've got one of these, brakes are awesome, i've got a pair of Avid Juicy Carbons sitting here but i'm keeping the BB5s on, they are really good, plus I like the simplicity of mechanical brakes. You're right about the fork though, ridiculously stiff, stifest fork i've ever used on any bike no doubt about it.
I've got one of these, brakes are awesome, i've got a pair of Avid Juicy Carbons sitting here but i'm keeping the BB5s on, they are really good, plus I like the simplicity of mechanical brakes. You're right about the fork though, ridiculously stiff, stifest fork i've ever used on any bike no doubt about it.