'80s road bike wanted

[Burton]

Getting into road cycling, and I've realised a single speed just isn't going to cut it for me.
Looking for a decent, fairly light '80s bike in the region of £100, preferably 56cm/22"/23" (or whatever would fit someone just under 6').
Ideally I'd want one of those black and fluro green Raleigh Pro Race 501s or a Team Banana, but I also quite like mid-80s Peugeots. I'm fairly picky but I have an open mind and I'll consider anything I like the look of.

What've you got?

edit: been informed of Raleigh frame sizes - 21" or possibly 23.5" with a low seat would do.

 

[vickster]

@biggs682

 

[biggs682]

@Burton the only i have is this http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/for-sale-retro-frame-set.154052/ its been built a further since that link and sits on a pr of nice sprint & tub wheels could do it as is for £110 if interested .

@vickster thanks

 

[Cycleops]

+1 for the above, he's always got a few on the go. You might get a rough example for your budget so you will need to double it to get a nice example. The team Banana bikes seem particularly sought after, you might have more luck with a pug but be sure to get one with alloy wheels.

 

[Cycleops]

@Burton the only i have is this http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/for-sale-retro-frame-set.154052/ its been built a further since that link and sits on a pr of nice sprint & tub wheels

Just a point, maybe just explain what tubs are.

 

[biggs682]

Just a point, maybe just explain what tubs are.

fair comment

simply put tubs are thin skinned tyres with the inner tubes sewn in place , ok pain in the when and if the p fairy visits but ride feel and quality are superior to clinchers , just need to keep pressures up

 

[Burton]

Hmm, that's not bad but the tubs (new to me!) and location are off-putting, and logistics would put it out of budget for me I'm afraid.

 

[Burton]

Sorted - put an offer on exactly the Raleigh I wanted on eBay and it's been accepted.
For anyone interested it's this - offered £105 and I'm collecting it in person as it's £30 cheaper.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-1...rvr_id=664672003457&autorefresh=true#shpCntId

 

[Burton]

Yep, I thought the same thing - see pic of cassette/derailleur!! Will be giving it a good clean this weekend.
I'm off to collect it tomorrow morning!

 

[biggs682]

Yep, I thought the same thing - see pic of cassette/derailleur!! Will be giving it a good clean this weekend.
I'm off to collect it tomorrow morning!

that was easy