Help, I can't choose between -

1. Rockhopper 2004 disc: Manitou Axle Plus, 100mm rebound, hydraulic disc, Deore and LX mechs.

2. Merlin Malt 2 2005: 2005 Magura Vidar forks 100mm, hydraulic disc, deore and deore mechs.

3. Giant XTC3 2005: SR Suntour XCP75 80mm travel, w/lockout, hydraulic disc, Deore and sram x9 mechs.

All three bikes cost around £600 and weight 27-29lbs.

I want it for riding trails (around 50 miles or so), and I don't expect to be tackling any more than 1-2 foot drops.

For me - £600 is a lot of cash, and I don't want to regret spending it. Any opinions would be appreciated.

Cheers guys.