Wanted: 53cm (ish) Full Bike or Frame & Fork

I am helping the daughter of a friend, who has recently moved to London, find a suitable bike for her commute.

She's 5'7", so I reckon around a 53 should do the trick.

The bike needs to be reasonably light, as apparently she needs to carry it up a couple of flights of stairs.

I'm looking for either a vintage-y full bike, or a frame and fork I can build up.

She's a student, so budget is 'utilitarian'.

@Vince

I only have French steel which might not suit.

@Jingle_Jangle - you must have a spare bike???

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@Vince, you would have been my first port of call, but for the fact that you are French, and therefore use the wrong threading for pedal, bb's, headsets etc. No wonder we all voted for Brexit!

I do indeed have a spare bike or two, but they were all built to fit me, and I am man-sized.

@Vince Sorry for hijacking this thread - also looking for a bike for an impoverished young woman! How much for either of the step-through bikes, in reasonable condition (i.e. mech all functional)?

If you have a look at my previous threads, I tend to sell the bikes done up to a decent standard around the price of a monthly TfL Travelcard for Zone 1-2-3 (£153.60).

Here are a few examples:
https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/319828
https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/321010
https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/321346

So the step-through ones would be around that price. You can choose colour of saddle/grips/cables and I would fit new tyres, brake pads + service it.

I have something cheap, it's an old Carlton Clubmam, basic single coat respray but a really nice old 531 DB frame and forks. have some wheels again cheapos and some components. I'll pm to discuss.

Thanks for the rapid reply! Have messaged her to see if they would suit.

Have responded to PM, cheers.

I have an 853 argos in 53 with 1 inch carbon fork. Headset included. Price will be cheap as the paint is a bit ratty

Hey @Jingle_Jangle

These have just been posted on the eBay thread:
https://www.lfgss.com/comments/14265767/

53cm square Soma + 54cm square Genesis

Love you for this.

Not sure single speed action is what the lady in question is looking for.

Like me, she is from the north, where 2007 is yet to happen.