Have a look on here for some bikes.
The Cube Acid looks good for the price.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/C...ategoryID=1890
But thats at the top of your budget.
Discounted Trek..
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/...heel--ec020798
Gary Fisher, albeit has cable disc brakes which are not that good but they are an easy riding bike.
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/...812?query=gary fisher