Think of making the leap into MTB riding, having stuck to tarmac until now. But would like a versatile (do it all) hardtail that (in particular) is made of steel and has mounts for canti/v's and disc brakes. In addition, mounts for racks/mudguards.
I can find some frames that tick some of these boxes, but not them all. For example the Orange P7/R8, On-One Inbred and Merlin Rock Lobster. The most difficult thing to find is something that combines brake mounts.
Any ideas/recommendations?