Going off topic

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will this have any impact on the general public, no, most people will be more interested in value for money than dealer and personel issues. same thing happens to other companies, and much worse, we still buy / use their products, BP for one, in the UK, there is alot discource over the policies of Tesco (UK's largest supermarket) but everyone still uses them

Back on topic

would be worth the OP giving some more info, like how tall, riding type, budget, as all these had a bearing on any suggestions.

for some given, the Corratec, their German, good spec, small bike, as 39cm / 15", the Kona is a good choice as well

For the forks, the biggest issue low end suntour have is in the UK there are very few spare parts, but both are cheap, and it would barely worth servicing either, as good replacement would cost little more than a service.

Another advantage of the Specialized, is the warranty in the UK is normally excellent if you are the orginal owner, Diamondback being a division of Derby will be more faceless, and harder to get service from.