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@KoalaBoar
Hi there.
I am new to London having moved from Toronto about a month ago and sadly had to leave my bicycle behind. As such I am in the market for one so I can stop walking everywhere.
I am looking for a single speed, preferably, or an older 6,7,8 speed bicycle. 52 cm would be an ideal size however anything in the 50-54 range would probably work. It would be great if it was a complete bike as I am staying somewhere that doesn't have a ton of space to work on bicycles not to mention the fact that I also don't have any tools at the moment. However I would consider frames that have been partially built up too.
Back home I rode an old Gardin (was a Toronto framebuilder) 8 speed racer made with nice crimped columbus tubing and outfitted with a range of Campag parts (Record Cranks and Hubs, Veloce Shifters, etc...) In light of this I am looking for something with some decent steel and reasonably decent components though I am also not looking to break the bank. A healthy balance between cost and quality might be the best description.
So if anybody has something lying around they would be interested in unloading please let me know.
Cheers