I want to build up a fastish steel road bike... blah blah etc... budget would be around £500 for f+f if purchasing new.
Genesis equilibrium? http://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/bikes/frames/equilibrium/equilibrium
You could probably get a good deal on a high end steel frame if you can patiently trawl ebay/BR/ctc forums etc, if you could bring yourself to go second hand.
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Genesis equilibrium?
http://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/bikes/frames/equilibrium/equilibrium
You could probably get a good deal on a high end steel frame if you can patiently trawl ebay/BR/ctc forums etc, if you could bring yourself to go second hand.