Giant 03 XTC SE3 (LE) should I buy one?

[rsteven]

Hi Everyone,

I am fairly new to this sport and after hiring bikes for a while I am ready to spend some hard earned cash.

I have a budget of about £550 and want the best bike possible (obviously) for the money.

I have been looking at getting a Giant 03 XTC SE3 (LE)

http://www.bonthronebikes.com/product_details.asp?id=2269

It is for sale on this website for £549 which seems good.

Is this a good bike or should there be something else I should be considering? I am a heavy guy and will be bashing it down the mountain tracks hard!

Thanks in advance.