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Trek 8500 This class of bikes can be called ATB (all terrain bike), MTB (mountain bike) or off-road bike. They have 26" wheels with knobbly tyres, between 21- 27 gears, straight(ish) handlebars, and are generally without racks, mudguards and other useful accessories - although these can usually be added on. Most entry level and above ATBs come equipped with front suspension forks as standard nowadays - very civil!

But beware! There's a big difference between pseudo-mountain bikes (cheaper "play" bikes not up to the rigours of off-road riding - cheap full suspension ? Don't even go there!) and genuine off-road machines. Decent hardtail ATBs tend to cost upwards of £300. "Decent" means better quality bearings, rims, brakes, gears - the lot really. Cromoly steel and more often aluminium are what you'll get as frame material. Titanium and carbon fibre are for the aesthetes and large of pocket.

Once you get into "mid range" and above you're entering a world of mountain biking that can cope with thrilling single track, exciting technical bridleways, challenging moorland, and the rest.

Entry Level
under £400
Mid Range
£400-£1,000
Top of Range
£1,000+
Trek 3500
£200
Trek 4500
£400
Trek 8000
£1,100
Trek 3700
£230
Trek 6000
£500
Trek 8500
£1,400
Trek 3900
£260
Trek 6300
£600 
Trek Elite 9.7
£1,600
Trek 4300
£299
Trek 6500
£700
Trek Elite 9.8
£2,000
Marin Pioneer Trail
£315
Trek 6700
£850
Trek Elite 9.9
£3,500
Marin Bolinas Ridge
£359
Marin Bobcat Trail
£449
Marin Eldridge Grade
£1,045
  Marin Hawk Hill
£579
Marin Indian Fire Trail
£1,499 
  Marin Palisades Trail 
£649
 
  Marin Nail Trail
£799
 

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