what price range are you looking at Lee ?
i just bought a Specialized Rockhopper 05 and whacked a set of magura Julie hydraulic disc brakes on it......... stops better than ALL 3 of my cars put together
oh mine cost me £650 all in

but thats pretty cheap considering
not my actual bike but identical
some links with bike reviews
http://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/
http://www.bikemagic.com/default.asp?sp=&v=1
http://www.mbuk.com/
http://www.whatmtb.com/
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/
if you want something a bit cheaper try.............
Specialized Hardrock
GT Avalanche
other bikes under £300 .......
http://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/Pro...7-efcda3650a6b
hope something here helps m8..
AND BUY SOME HELMETS

, you may think you look a tool but you'd look an even bigger tool with your brain spilling out of your head