In reply to Rock to Fakey:
I really like my Beal Cobras, and other climbing partners seem to enjoy them too. But, I got them because I got a good deal - that's probably a decisive factor.
My ropes are 50s, which has never been an issue for me. But, everyone "good" that I've climbed with seems to be disdainful of the UK affection for 50s and prefer 60s. It's true most pitches are less than 50m in the UK, but if you've 60s you've more opportunity for linking pitches together and abseiling. If you do go to the Dolomites, or similar, you'll appreciate 60s, too (I'm told). Also, if the rope gets knackered, it often seems to be within the first 5m of one end or the other, which you can then cut off without being left with an annoyingly short rope.
Bah! Anyway, I guess it's up to your budget and what deals you find!