Hay Guys, Total Newb here, use to ride BMX trail and park many years ago, transitioned to Quad racing on Trx-450. Now addicted to the gym and hating indoor cardio I decided to get a MTB to fill up weekends. What a mission it is to buy your first hardtail when you`re a newb. After a lot of research and lurking in the bikehub forums I picked up my MTB this morning: Merida big nine 300, 2016 model, and I got it at a good price imho Now to get some decent pants and a helmet, whilst i will be cheaping out on the rest of the kit, for now that is.