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I thought I had seen one in the brushed silver years back but thought it might have been team Dura Ace variant (I had one of them). Good look finding a nice one :D

there is no SP-6500 or SP-6600 AFAIK, you had the 600/6400 til about the mid 90s then when 9 speed came in, you had the Dura Ace and the XTR. Then the only later incarnation was the uncommon Sp-R600 which though the box was branded as Ultegra it didn't match the 6500 or the 6600 group and was really a non series group like the cranks you could buy, the SP-R600 seems to me to be a bog std black seatpost with some shimano detailing on it that wasn't anthing special at all.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234328871076?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=7101533165274578&mkcid=2&itemid=234328871076&targetid=4585169652812023&device=c&mktype=&googleloc=&poi=&campaignid=412354547&mkgroupid=1305120599331881&rlsatarget=pla-4585169652812023&abcId=9300541&merchantid=87779&msclkid=afb518389d7a166c3d2a7a41289199e4

I've a new fitted but removed before use TEC components ahead set in blue if might be of interest?
I do have a 1" FRM fitted to my Raleigh Titanium (in silver) the TEC was fitted but never used as the bike shop lost the compression ring, 10 years later I had one made (British Aerospace Brough Engineer) but didn't get around to refitting the TEC.
Gimme a shout if the TEC might be of interest unless you want to make me a silly high offer to pursuade me to have the FRM removed.

I've a mint cond. Specialized ally bar from a Sirrus Elite 31.8mm bulge, 58cm wide no rise.
£15 posted
What levers you after, canti/side pull or V brake?

New rear in black, the seller has single fronts with black rims and also silver wheelsets for £67 incl post https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203187597732

What's the max tyre you'll be wanting to fit?
I have this Light Blue Wolfson Sport, practically new, takes 33mm wide tyres WITH guards, I know it's not disc braked but unless you're doing insanely muddy trails then that shouldn't be an issue.
Decent 20" bottom gear 24-32, I tried 35mm Conti speed cyclocross on them and they fit
https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/362890/#comment15954693

I've had Ridgeback bikes since 2001, always been decent, been buying my grandsons bikes since he was 3, we've gone through loads of different brands but never spent huge amounts as they grow so blummin quickly!
he's coming up to 9 now and he's loving his dynamo lights on his Rockhopper. My son didn't start riding much til he was 5, nowhere near as much choice then of decent quality that was light at the younger age.

not sure your location but this might also be a contender? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/294822290786?hash=item44a4c72562:g:gy4AAOSwkXJiB8UW

luck finding something and happy outings with your sprog :o)

I've personally handled more DA 8 speed cassettes than 8 speed Uniglide though not many of the former in any case. the HG 8 speed was manufactured from '92 -'94, the 8 speed uniglide was made for such a short space of time due to transitioning to Hyperglide very quickly that I can't see them making that many at all just on production years alone.

All the 105/600 Ultegra (tri colour) and DA 7400 8 speed series hubs that I've had/seen that were designed to take Hyperglide did have the Uniglide threading on them as well. AFAIK it was only into the (1996) 5500/6500/7700 series that the Uniglide threading disappeared from the bodies.

@coot The Shimano 8 speed DA hyperglide wasn't particularly light as all the sprockets were nickle plated steel, I had the DA 8 speed in 12-26 flavour and it was heavy by modern standards, I also had a Campagnolo fit 'special' in 8 speed that had some alu sprockets, my 13-30 was significantly lighter than the Dura Ace 8 HG despite the bigger cogs.

Here's an 8 speed Uniglide with some ally sprockets (made by Marchisio) that give you a good range/bottom gear and would shave a few grams over the stock Shimano 8 speed https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/202752577061?hash=item2f34fece25:g:GgQAAOSw0eNdTDZg

Do you mean non aero as opposed to aero?
I've these aero levers, a bit discoloured, some scratches but perfect working order
£15 posted

If wheels not taken I'll deffo have them and the Conti CX tyres if you can post

I've a 105/5800 11-28 and matching HG601 chain, I've just measured the chain on a steel rule and it's less than 1/16" in 'stretch' over 12", 54 full links, it's a bit dulled and needs lubing plus no connector link.
I couldn't honestly say how many miles as I bought the group from someone on the CUK forum 3 years ago, the connector link was missing (as were the brake calipers) and it's sat in a box since as the poster subsequently disappeared.
I fully cleaned the cassette so hopefully you can see any wear.
£28 posted the pair

I've a 1991 ish Gitane Team Replica that was sold by Cycles Berquez (still run by Eric Berquez I beleive in Boulogne). Triple butted Vitus GTI, part chromed stays and a TIME composite carbon fork with steel threaded steerer, headset is 105 I think and in great condition.

I can't remember the seatpost diameter off top of my head but it's not one of the oddball sizes, I'll need to check when I'm back after the weekend. Deffo 130mm OLN, it was originally fitted with Open 4 ceramic/105 hubs and 8 speed STIs. Came with a Mavic threadless bottom bracket that was connected to a Stronglight 80 compact crank, pretty sure its BSC threading - the threads are totally unmarked btw and I still have the Mavic BB and possibly the original seatpost.

Overall very nice condition aside from a scrape through the paint/decal on one of the seat stays I haven't ridden it in anger for about 8 years but the forks were rock solid and I was about 107kg at the time.
This was my first 'retro' machine I bought circa mid noughties, beautiful ride but too many machines and something has gotta give!

£275 plus postage or collect from N.Herts

Have a brand new Vuelta in a light gold/bronze, these are Teflon coated hard anodised T6 Alu, so even better than a TA Alize/Zephyr IMO (which I have on other bikes). I'd bought a 48 and a 46 but the 48 is going to last me a very long time on my tourer and the 46 is undergeared for me so I'll never use it.
£37 incl recorded deliv -£1 without recorded

£30 for this, it was my mums - I bought her a new bike, needs a new bottom bracket, the chainset was fine but isn't anything special and is in a bag ready to be fitted post BB being installed. Gears and brakes worked fine, chain might need replacing but should be okay as a runner (as opposed to perfect) Wheels run straight, brakes have some life in pads and saddle is fine.

Collect North Herts though

you can buy a new pair of 36 spoke wheels for £65 incl postage 19mm width rims, not light obviously but still £££ cheap https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/183760113209?hash=item2ac8f4ce39:g:DR8AAOSwBahVCTUu

Any good? https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/362890/#comment15954693
would split the frame for £525+ postage (circa £15 incl full insurance) though potentially could drive down to High Barnet tube for say £10 for the fuel to hand over in person if that might work.

I've these 3T Bio Arms, all straight, no scratches, pads are in decent nick, I never actually used them but bought second hand about 12 years ago with intentions to do a TT.
£23 posted

I have 2 new boxed continental competition in 25mm £100 pair posted

Do you have one to hand to measure inside diameter and cup depth as I might have some spare cups but not sure what they're off.

This is likely outside your budget but the sizing details I've included and the photo of the person riding it (5' 4") in case it might assist, the stem is 100mm but probably needed to be 90mm or even 80mm, the effective top tube is 55cm. https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/362890/#comment15954693

Her other bike is a Specialized Globe Pro (see pic below and her riding the Wolfson to compare position (same bar and saddle height btw but 5mm longer cranks on the globe), a fag paper difference in weight to the Wolfson (sans rack and bag of course) at 9.4kg but doesn't have the classic look/

My opinion in hindsight however is that for someone with no experience of drops, I would simply not advise doing so, less control (compared to what a flat bar offers), more aggressive body position that unless you're racing simply isn't neccessary and this also means less overall comfort.
She had ridden drop bars a few decades ago so when I suggested a drop bar set up for something with a classic look it seemed like a good idea, but in all honesty the Globe was such a light and easy bike to ride fast, allow her to get up steep hills and ride longer distances already, having drops and the differences that come with that including a bit more pressure on the shoulders and hands than a more upright position, as well as the slightly forward position on a saddle (so different feeling downstairs) meant it didn't work out and had no real advantages in any case.

To get the classic look I have built up a traditional 'open' racing 531 frameset (126 OLN) for an old school friend, she was also 5' 2". I managed to get Mavic Comos wheels in there, fitted some fast rolling continental tyres (I think they were 25s as she was pretty light and we only went on nice roads) , some lightweight bars with a slight sweepback, USE seatpost Stronglight 100 46/28, came to a smidge over 10kg. But the wheels and tyres make such a difference even if the bike isn't mega light.

Anyways, just some thoughts and best with your search!

38mm Gigantex carbon tubulars?
FRM carbon hubs with carbon axles, CX Ray spokes 24/20, comes with both Shimano and Campag freehub bodies, the lockring (which works for both bodies) is for a 12T starting sprocket however and the lockring is specific to these freehub bodies. (I've included a pic with an 11-28 so you can see how it's a little shy of working.

The bodies are in good condition and very easy to swap over, the Campag body has some very minor indents, the Shimano body a bit more bite marks but still nothing major, I also filed the Shimano one at the back end half a mil so it could take 11 speed but the Campag body is 11 speed as standard as it's a 9/10 speed body which works with 11sp.
Rims are lightly used, I was using Swiss Stop with them but I have a full set of new TRP carbon pads but think they are for Shimano holders.

Come shod with 22mm Conti GP4000 SII tyres in great condition. Weight is circa 1380g, just under 1950g total with the tyres. Not the lightest compared to the newer stuff but these rims are properly solid.
The rear when spun in hand there's a bit of imperfection you can feel in the bearing, I have replacement bearings in hand to include for both sides of the hub, on the bike I couldn't notice anything, there's no play and the wheel spins up fine - circa 2 minutes from a firm push on the spokes in hand to standstill. Front is smooth as butter.
No skewers.
£340 incl postage, £320 collect N.hertfordshire

I'd say the tyre is at least the equal but then then without trying you'll never know ;o)

Ex display Roux Menthe, Reynolds 525 with carbon forks (alu steerer), fairly sure these were rebadged Ribble 525 frames minus the Deda Black Storm fork as the downtube and seat tube are slightly oversized to top tube as per the Ribble.
Mint condition aside from some scratches underneath of the chainstay from poorly clamped display stand.
You can get 28s under the guards easily, I've fitted 28mm Panaracer Evo Ds that measure an actual 31mm on the wheels shown in the photo and they fitted under the guards though snugly (the way I like it). Normal Bidon mounts + third set under the downtube.
Seat tube 55.5cm centre to top, effective top tube 57cm centre to centre. 68mm threaded BB
Price includes the guards and stem
£270 collect North Herts, £290 post to include full insurance.

The Ritchey has 7x9 oval rails so might mean you need to get a specific clamp for the post you decide upon, I had to do that with my Ritchey Superlogic when fitting my Selle Italia Carbonio. In actual fact it wasn't that much, think I got it for about £8-£9.
luck hunting

Just so you could maybe consider something narrower to open up your options.
I'd been running 32s on the rear of my commuter and tourer/audax machines since 2010 and 2017 respectively. The commuter with an Open 4 ceramic (which are some of the narrowest rims at barely 12mm) and older Open Pro CD on the tourer. I went up to 107kg (now at a svelte 95kg) and still no squirm even under hard turns and loads on top of my heft.

I know some will absolutely reject this but my real world experience of doing this over long periods/tens of thousands of miles I've had zero issues.
2pence worth.
luck hunting