thought id put this thread up and introduce myself i joined this site because i have only just started to take mountain bikes more seriously than gettin me to work everyday and am hoping to get some advice from the more experienced bikers outthere i currently have a diamondback but hope to upgrade in the near future if anyone can offer some advice on any reasonably priced bikes and other gear, along the lines of helmets,clothes,places to ride in the northwest and north wales for a beginner  i would be greatfull.

i will also say sorry now for all the stupid questions i will probably ask in the future but im shore everyone was there at one time

No such thing as a stupid question.

Welcome anyway.  If you can sift through the garbled rantings of the weirdos and care in the community specials on here you may find the advice you need. 

ah i see not everyone on this site got the bottle of an old man lol