i would say go to canyon website to have a price point (something you like) and the compare with the options: all assembled from china or buy yourself the parts and either assemble yourself or with the help from a LBS.

i don't know about UK, but in my country you have to take into account the customs "fee" 

There's nothing on the canyon site (or similar 'direct' brands) that would do something similar to what I want for even close to my budget...
I think I need to talk to Peter at xmcarbonspeed.com

Hi all

I'm looking to end up with a rigid HT 29er.
Is there any supplier/OEM that will supply a complete bike (or as near as) from China?
I'm not against build one up (done it in the past, albeit many years ago), but wondered if it'd be better value to source a complete bike, if at all possible - budget is my priority.

My ideal spec:
HT 29er 18", 142x12
rigid fork 15mm
carbon stem/bars/seatpost
carbon wheels
everything 3k matte
no graphics
1x11
hydro brakes

(I'm in the UK, should that make any difference)

Thanks!