• Unfortuantely, it's a little on the small side (54.5cm), otherwise I'd have snatched it.

    Well Ed, the top tube length at 56 is exactly what you want, and both seat post and stem height/rise are adjustable. As you will know, older frames - particularly touring-type frames - almost always have a longer top tube than seat tube; as well as slacker angles, that's what gives a more relaxed ride and long-distance comfort. Price drop to £65.

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