Wanted: 52ish steel bike with modern components

Posted on Mon 10th, July 2017

• #1

keepit

I have a friend based in East London who needs something to commute on. Ideally, it would be something relatively plain colour-wise, but with modern components (happy with Tiagra level upwards I guess). I think she wants a more 'classic' styling and something quite pretty, hence the steel request. I would just like something sturdy, comfy, and reliable for her.

Have seen quite a lot of nice things on ebay, but they all have downtube shifters which are a no-no. Unfortunately, I'm currently out of the UK, otherwise I could just buy the frame and build it up to taste.

Budget is up to around £400
• #2

marxist_vulcan

Lee Cooper Columbus Spirit with Steve Goff chrome 531 forks....full 5800 components...11 speed wheels...Inc a spare rear wheel..has IRC tubeless tyres...all it needs is a saddle ....£450 plus postage....might be a bit more than your budget but worth it....happily send pics if interested....I also have a Brooks Pro S...this is modern and classic...plus I can deliver to east London.

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