WTD: Touring bike for 5' 9' rider

A mate is hunting for a touring bike. He is 5' 9" / 177cm.

Wishlist:
Size: 55-56 top tube
Eyelets: Lots plz! For front+rear guards and racks
Bars: Drop bars
Wheel size: Any
Brakes: Any
Budget: Flexible, but roughly £500-800

If you're in London, I can view when I'm in town between 13-21 Dec. If not, can talk postage.

Hi, I have a Salsa Vaya 56cm full touring cycle for sale. Can send photos with a message and contact number.

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@user125870 thanks, I've PMed you.

@psg1ben thanks I've forwarded that advert to my friend.

Selling this for the widow of a club member.Ribble Audax 7005.
55cm top Tube
51cm Seat Tube
CAMPAG Veloce
Mavic Aksum
Mint condition.
£550

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You may not have intended on posting the picture of the Carpenter frame, but it looks very interesting!

Ex display Roux Menthe, Reynolds 525 with carbon forks (alu steerer), fairly sure these were rebadged Ribble 525 frames minus the Deda Black Storm fork as the downtube and seat tube are slightly oversized to top tube as per the Ribble.
Mint condition aside from some scratches underneath of the chainstay from poorly clamped display stand.
You can get 28s under the guards easily, I've fitted 28mm Panaracer Evo Ds that measure an actual 31mm on the wheels shown in the photo and they fitted under the guards though snugly (the way I like it). Normal Bidon mounts + third set under the downtube.
Seat tube 55.5cm centre to top, effective top tube 57cm centre to centre. 68mm threaded BB
Price includes the guards and stem
£270 collect North Herts, £290 post to include full insurance.

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I've got one of these in Medium...very good condition (complete with guards/rack)!