Trek 1.2 or Boardman?

Hey guys, I am sure you get this quite a lot, but I am currently going from a hybrid bike to finally owning my own road bike (my cycling club has been lending me theirs).
I am looking for a bike in the £500-£700 range. I do a commute every weekday (about 20 mile round-trip) and a member of a Sunday cycling club (I rank up about 180 miles a week). But I finally have the finance to buy a half decent road bike (student life sucks) and I have decided between the trek 1.2 or a boardman.
Orignally I was going to just save up a little move a invest in a Cervelo S1 but I would really like to get rolling on my own road bike, furthermore I thought anything from halfords was a no-go area, but I am hearing lots of rave reviews about the Boardman range, so i guess my questions are:
1) Is is worth saving up for a better bike (i,e Cervelo S1)
2) Which is the better out of Trek 1.2 and Boardman range.
3) Are there any better bikes out there for the Sub £700 budget?
Thanks a bunch guys!
I am looking for a bike in the £500-£700 range. I do a commute every weekday (about 20 mile round-trip) and a member of a Sunday cycling club (I rank up about 180 miles a week). But I finally have the finance to buy a half decent road bike (student life sucks) and I have decided between the trek 1.2 or a boardman.
Orignally I was going to just save up a little move a invest in a Cervelo S1 but I would really like to get rolling on my own road bike, furthermore I thought anything from halfords was a no-go area, but I am hearing lots of rave reviews about the Boardman range, so i guess my questions are:
1) Is is worth saving up for a better bike (i,e Cervelo S1)
2) Which is the better out of Trek 1.2 and Boardman range.
3) Are there any better bikes out there for the Sub £700 budget?
Thanks a bunch guys!
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Personally I would opt for a Bianchi.
There is actually a thread somewhere on this forum about Boardman bikes with Mr Boardman himself making various detailed comments which would be good for you to read.
On another note its alright suggesting bianchi and fancy makes but not all dealers stock these. The most important factor before you buy is trying them out and ensuring your fit is comfortable!
Suits me a dream
If you go for a 2009 model you could save pounds
Took advice from my local cycle / racing club,and they confirmed it is best value for money - paid £450 including water bottle and frame / mini pump and saddle bag