(no longer) In search of a pub bike

Hi all, having recently made some major upgrades on my tourer (https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/362747/#comment15944804), I'm in search of a pub bike that I will care a bit less about if it gets damaged or nicked around London... Ideally looking for any steel/alu frame that hasn't seen any structural damage, a fully-functioning drivetrain that isn't rusted to hell, and without rusted-in posts or dropout screws. Nice-to-haves would be rack mounts/racks and flat bars. I would also consider cheap framesets as a project. Not wanting to spend more than £200 at a push, ideally less.

I'm 171cm with 82cm inseam (5'7", 32") and currently ride a 54cm steel touring frame, for ref.

Edit: All going well, a wonderful pub bike has been found.

If only you were an inch taller, I'd offer you this for £25, just because I liked your Claude build

Then, if only for a pub crawler....as they say, anyone stands taller after a pint or two :)

https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/362455/#comment15941316

That's a beauty for a pub bike - I'd be really interested potentially for £25! Claud is already a bit of a stretch to the bars at 54cm, though I intend to go with flat bars so with the right choice it may not be as much of an issue. I have 32" inseam which shouldn't be any issue at all with this frame size. Let me have a think for a few hours and I'll get back to you.

Sure, take your time. As per my post, can discuss wheels and other bits I may have for you to build a bike for much less than £200.

https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/359516/#comment15866644

I'm afraid I think the reach would just be far too long for me, which is sad because it's a very characterful frame and I still want to love my pub bike! I hope you find a grateful recipient :)

Replied on the thread :) this is totally the kind of thing I had in mind...

No worries Catriona. Nice one @sacredhart, just the ticket 🙂