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Hi - I have a good quality gravel bike I use for commuting (and a lot less offroad than I'd intended) and don't like leaving it locked up around London (already had one nicked from outside the swimming pool I go to at lunchtime).
It would cost £125 for a chain that I'd feel confident using, so am considering buying a cheap SS to keep at work and use as a runaround. Would be willing to go up to £200.
I've looked around on Gumtree and Ebay and most of the things available are the Teman bikes and similar, which sell for £160 new. I'm looking for something that was more like £400 new and is now a few years old and selling for half that.
I'm 6'3" and would need a frame from 58 to 62.
Would be happy to build from second hand components - especially frameset and wheels. I have a 105 Hollowtech chainset lying around at home and would be glad to find a use for it.
Is what I'm looking for unrealistic?
I did find one thing on Gumtree that ticked the boxes, but think the frame is too small (vendor has given mixed info).
If it is realistic, I'm open to any offers.
Thanks - Dan