Newby here - Which bike would you choose?

[expandingmaan]

Hi,
Which bike would you choose from the below list.
Some are chosen for style, and some are chosen on hardware (so I wont have to get parts swapped out)
Im curious to know people's choices. These are low budget bikes though, not as nice as the ones i have seen/which I desire. ( i yet still have to enquire if they are still for sale!)

Side question:
What frame size do you think would suit an approx 6 foot person?

Thank you for your time.

 

[slackboy]

I'd take tyre diamond back from that list.

You'd need a size large frame so 19" or 20"

 

[KermitGKona88]

Diamondback, best parts and most original.

 

[expandingmaan]

ive sent an inquiry regarding the diamondback if its still for sale.

What would your second and 3rd choice?

Thank you guys

 

[expandingmaan]

i forgot to add the below Dawes!

 

[splotch]

Diamondback or GT for me I think. 19" or 20" frame as mentioned above. I'm 6'0" and my '97 Rockhopper is a 19" frame.

 

[fearfactoryüberalles]

Easy, DB all the way. Way underrated bikes just like Unvegas of the same era.

 

[eightyeight]

The right bike depends on what you want it for but yeah, Diamondback was my first thought too. I like a good GT but I don't think this one is, the Ridgeback is quite nice with better kit than most here. The Diamondback looks like it night be a 19 so would be a better size for a 6 footer.

 

[expandingmaan]

ive also found the below bike, but need to get confirmation of the frame size. its a lot more expensive than the ones on the list

 

[RetroDavy]

1. Diamondback and 2. Ridgeback for me too, unless having slightly newer parts and V brakes is more important than +retro, in which case reverse the order. But getting the bike that fits you is most important.