Im in!
As for the above bikes, I used to sell shed loads of Ridgeback Speeds, and for a reason, they are good bikes...lol, also used to sell some of the Treks but is the T30 a little bit more than the speed? and they weigh a tonne.
I would personally go for a "last years" Ridgeback velocity, a bit lighter and more racey than a a speed (could probs pick one up for £250), but still able to fit racks and all that stuff if you want, I think..