Mid-range sportive bike?

GoLance
GoLance Posts: 28
edited April 2009 in Road beginners
I've had my Giant for nearly 3 years now and this summer it's time for an upgrade. My budget is roughly in the region of £500-£800 and the bike can either be secondhand or new. I've looked at the Trek 1.5 but it's in a horrid shade of green I can't live with, and the Trek 1.7 and 1.9 are out of my price range. Of course I'm not just after Treks, but I do like them. Wondered if you can get second hand Madones for this price? Any suggestions for a new bike?
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