Then you'll know there's a bike shop on Smithdown (Smithdown Cycles, I believe it's called). Might be worth popping in there.
gonna give that one a look in but wanted a few to compare
thanks for all replies
I'd echo the suggestions to go for a hybrid rather than a mtb. Get something decent but with a solid front forks rather than suspension. If you think you might want the suspension then try and get one with lockable front shocks - though that will probably put you into a whole new price bracket.
yeah i want a fixed frame bike, no suspension, going to do a few charity rides to, one from Southport to Woolton in the summer, so my mention of mountain bike was just in preference rather than skinny tire road race bikes
Want something as light as possible, but then I have seen one for less than 50 notes in sports direct, dunlop or something....
just noticed on halfords the town trail bike.... sounds like the one for me