Orange Diva Hardtail?

[Louisa911]

Following on from my earlier thread- just wondered how people's opinions stand on the Orange Diva hardtail, or if anyone has any more info or comments about them. only found one basic review online other than what the manufacturer has to say about it.

I'm looking for a new bike to replace my stupidly heavy and impractically geared GT Chucker which I've been using for trail centres (gisburn, glentress etc.) and random trails on local common ground. If I had the money I'd go for a full susser, but my budget is £500 as i'm a poor student haha (I can get a Diva for this, from a friend at trade price) and wouldnt really trust a new full sus for that budget- and second hand bike could need new bearings brake pads etc.

Ideally I also would prefer something with more than 100mm travel up front, but I don't know of many hardtails that meet that specification. I'd like to spend my cash on a bike I can keep for a while too, something that my ability in the next year or two won't outgrow the ability of what the bike can do- I hope by next summer I will be managing small drop offs, some small jumps etc- would the Orange Diva take the punishment?

Opinions or any info at all would be fab.

Thanks a lot
Louisa