Thanks for the info. Can't beat someone with a bit of 'hands on'. Maybe you've tried round the Great Orme (nearby).
Will only be carrying bike-lock and some lightweight waterproofs, although will leave wet weather and the supermarket run to my rat bike.

See what you mean with:

Halfords | Boardman Hybrid Sport Bike 2014

Although this Boardman has 1) Alloy forks not Carbon, 2) Sq. taper BB not Hollowtech II, 3) V-Brakes not 105 5700 calipers, 4) Shimano Altus rear derailleur not (probable) 105 med. cage, 5)Altus shifters (mine to be decided) and Boardman's own wheels not Shimano R500's.

Much nearer what I'm trying to achieve is the Boardman Hybrid Team,

Hybrid Bikes Reviews - BikeRadar

which even Halfords are doing at £750

Changed my mind slightly and keeping Urban 100 as is.
An Urban 300 frame, headset and stem has just come my way, (below, without the bars and forks), so going to build on that and leave the 100 in running order.




Spend to date then is: Claud Butler 300 Frame, Headset, and Stem £ 40
Shimano R500 wheels (with spare front) £ 53
Evo Carbon Forks £ 45
105 Triple Hollowtech ll Chainset £ 45
Pair 105 5700 Caliper Brakes £ 30
Shimano FD R443 front derailleur £ 11
Sundries: Steerer Spacers, Grips, Tubes, Pulley & Clamp etc. say £ 20
Running Total to date £ 244

Not counting the Tiagra Double Chainset at £21, as I'll be using one or the other.
Yet to buy: Rear Derailleur, Tyres, Shifters, Chain and Seat.

Should bring it in about £350. Don't know how prices compare, the other side of the water ? but not too shabby, and HALF the price of the Boardman.

Cheers
MalcB