Mountain Bike Frames Hardtail

What mountain bike do you suggest?
Hey, ok so im just getting in to mountain biking again and im looking to get a new bike, I’m impartial to what type of bike whether it be hardtail or full suspension … i don’t want to spend a whole bunch of money but i want to get a bike that is good (obviously)
I don’t want to spend more than $300-400 and i need a 16-17′ frame
ANY SUGGESTIONS!!! thanks
You don’t want a full suspension bike in that price range. They will be very inefficient and eat up any energy you put to the pedals. You don’t want a Walmart or other department store bike. Check out the local bike shops for Giant, Specialized, Fuji, Raleigh, Cannondale, Trek, and a few others.
If you can assemble a bike and tune it the Forge Sawback 5XX is in you price range.
http://www.forgebikes.com/saw5sl.asp
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