54cm modern steel touring/road bike (E.g. Raleigh Clubman)

[MLOwen]

Hi everyone

I'm on the lookout for a modern steel bike that can be used for commuting and bit of touring. Mainly for road use with some canal paths.

I'm 5'9 so looking for a medium/54cm frame. Id love to hear from anyone who has a 2012/13 Raleigh Clubman for sale...

Thanks, Mike

 

[Cycleops]

Maybe @biggs682 has something suitable.

That 2012 model Clubman was developed for the US market and I’m not sure they brought many to the U.K.

 

[biggs682]

Thanks @Cycleops
@MLOwen nothing modern in steel in that size .
Got some slightly older steel bikes like this Brian Rourke https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/rourke-looks-like-i-might-have-no-resistance.266843/
Only other issue is the covid restrictions and location .

 

[Chris S]

What area are you in?

 

[I like Skol]

What's your budget, and are you looking only for second hand or is new an option?

People tend to recommend the bike they want or own

I really like my 2018 Kona Wheelhouse. It's my commuter and long distance bike of choice. Permanently fitted with pannier and mudguards make it a perfect steel tourer and I have done a couple of 3 day mini tours on it and found it perfectly comfortable for successive long days in the saddle - www.cyclechat.net/threads/lets-get-together-hay-on-wye-cycle-camp-12-16th-sept-2019.248322

I will be doing LEJOG on it later this year (Covid permitting).

There is a 54cm size so this might be a good, modern choice if you can track one down.

 

[I like Skol]

Arghh!!! New I shouldn't have started looking......

Top model of the same frameset....
https://shop.bikesandbuddies.co.uk/kona-roadhouse-2018.html

 

[Cycleops]

Kona make some fine steel framed bikes. I believe they do a dedicated tourer, the Sutra which could be worth a look. Dawes also made some excellent tourers.

 

[MLOwen]

What area are you in?

Bristol

 

[vickster]

Could be used for touring and in Bristol..
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/164682175416

 

[I like Skol]

Could be used for touring and in Bristol..
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/164682175416

It ain't steel, no deal!

 

[Cycleops]

Agreed that Caadx would make a great gravel bike but the OP is rather more traditionally minded and would prefer steel.

 

[MLOwen]

😂 thanks for the suggestions guys! Ive found a 56cm frame clubman for sale that I'm going to try out and see how it feels. I've been riding a 58cm for a while anyway, so I'm used to strange fits haha