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Thanks all - great advice, and a number of frames I wasn't aware of. I need to research more.
Pompe frame looks good, cheap, but heavy at 2kg+ without forks. I'd prefer to spend more for less weight - I know, light=expensive, and can foresee some serious budget creep if I'm not careful, but I'd rather stretch the cost than have regrets on spec.
... and a cherry if that's possible. I take your point though, if cost and weight both move out a tad I'll live with it, but I wanted a starting point.
Not sure how light the Genesis bikes are - I'm guessing not terribly. Couple of friends ride the Flyer as their main road bike, but they're fitter than me. Will look into the Cotic, Surly, Kaffenback etc. options.
Out of interest, is there a common view on chain tensioners and vertical droputs? It seems a little clumsy and I'd prefer not to go that route, but if it gave access to lighter frames, I'm wondering how viable/practical it is? I see this as a last resort.
Any other suggestions massively appreciated ....
Thanks again.
Jules