Been to my local shop (about a 5 minute walk away) and found the staff fantastic.

So I've ordered up a Giant SCR4 at £350, and they giving me a set of lights, helmet, mud guards, pannier, rack and pump for an extra £30. Altogether £380. God I love having me Oirish charm.

Ps I'm getting the Road type of bike as I work regular shifts through the week, and I can then take off the rack and pannier etc and go beast myself on days off .

Cheers for all the advice guys.