The definitive OTP ( Off-The-Peg ) List (<£500 and <£1,000 sections)

I am well aware the Plug is a completely different bike, but in my price range alu framed bikes seem rather scarce - Trek/Giant/Spesh, and of the three the Langster seems about the best.

Would rather not have another steel framed bike, as my Guerciotti is about to get an overhaul after a nasty snapped fork incident.

I ride a 58cm if that is of any use.

I say go for the Langster. It's a good bike and a good value. And the newer ones (in silver) look pretty nice too, if that matters at all. If you want a decent steel bike, I say get a Genesis Flyer or Skyline.