Trek warranty issue - need a cheapish bike for a bit

[torqueofthedevil]

My bike has just been sent off to Trek as there is an issue with the bottom bracket - the actual frame where the bearing sits - there appears to be some wear which means there is play in the crank.

Reading online this seems to be a common issue, so I am hoping that they will resolve it.

However, it could be with them for weeks - just as the weather is turning!

I wouldn't get an expensive 2nd hand bike as I'd be aware of problems such as the problem my current bike has. However, I would like a cheapish bike around £200 and would be happy to get one second hand at this price.

Seen a few Specialised Allez around this.

Any suggestions for what I should be going for?

[TwistingMyMelon]

Seen loads on ebay recently of nice enough ones going for under £100 - £240 , I suspect when the weather improves they would be £250 - £400 ish, now is a good time to buy, in a months time less so!!

Seen some tidy old Giant OCRs, Orbea (not sure what model) and similiar go for 100-200£

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291693008647?_trksid=p20...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262322602964?_trksid=p20...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121916350539?_trksid=p20...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272155545738?_trksid=p20...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172120375269?_trksid=p20...

Above links are finished auctions, but seem well looked after solid bikes for price, yeah tech has moved on , but not that much

I had a nice alu Wilier I bought and sold on Ebay, rode really nice and quicker on that bike than I am on much more expensive bikes Ive had since!

Alezs are ok, but are popular so prices are inflated a bit, compared to less well known competition

[torqueofthedevil]

cheers.

Links to live auctions would be greatly appreciated.

[JustinF]

size?

[torqueofthedevil]

56cm

Quite like the idea of an aluminium bike too (leather than a carbon racer) if possible that I could attach panniers too as I'm always considering LEJOG but I suppose I'd buy a particular bike for that.

But open to most really