MTB Advice

[Scarface84]

Hi guys

 

I too am new to MTB, basically i have a budget of R4000, i plan on doing trail rides then downhill, I am 1.78m tall . Im looking for a good starter with potential upgrades in the future. A mate of mine has a Silverback Reno for R1800 is this a good deal for a starter? I don't want to buy it and end up hating mountain biking,

also what size bike should i be aiming for?

 

Thanks in advance