Getting back on a bike

[GW1970]

Help

Ive been off two wheels for quite a while due to a balance issue but it's stablised enough for me to consider basic off road rides so I've been looking at a few options which I want to throw into the ocuk pot for your thoughts (good - bad - damn right ugly )

Budget wise up to £1200 (can be stretched if need be) which hopefully will get me something that I won't need to replace too quickly.

So I've looked at the following so far

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/cannondale/trail-1-2016-mountain-bike-ec120308#features

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/cannondale/f29-carbon-29er-4-2015-mountain-bike-ec071441

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/rockhopper-expert-29-2016-mountain-bike-ec116652

Thanks for your help......

 

[Malt_Vinegar]

If it was me, I would spend 1000 on a second hand bike, and 200 on parts to make it mine

You will get a better bike, and have the chance to get it how you want it too.

 

[BennyC]

If it was me, I would spend 1000 on a second hand bike, and 200 on parts to make it mine

You will get a better bike, and have the chance to get it how you want it too.

^ This, but I'd spend even less on the bike and more on parts/clothing

 

[GW1970]

That's for your thoughts but that's part of the problem as you could put three sets of spare / replacement parts in front of me and I wouldn't have a clue which would be best suited.

 

[Malt_Vinegar]

Then, buy a bike, ride it, and when you find bits you don't like, change them Second hand would be my choice purely because you will get a lot more bike for your money regardless.
I have built 4 bikes this year, from never building one before, anyone can learn to change parts easily enough!
It can seem like a daunting task but break anything down into logical steps, and it will make sense AND you will be learning how to fix your own bike in the process

 

[GW1970]

That's seems the logical route to go.