I'd like to build up a 29er hardtail over the winter and feel overwhelmed with the abundance of information here and via other internet sources. I'm interested in ending up with a good bang for my buck with a reasonable weight in the end. So I'd love some advice on what frame or frames you feel are very well proven and of reasonable price point.  While we're at it a suspended fork suggestion would be very much welcome as well.

Thanks for all replies

Hugh