Nice write up Slim.

Would read again. A+++


For the op - I think you should definitely go used. Having the expert along to confirm the bikes soundness is solid advice. You will probably like a drop bar city bike. A number of CX bikes will fit this bill.

Look for the braze-on mounts for racks and/or fenders. This opens up the bike to the Fredly potential lurking both in it and in you ......

Hope you find your machine soon.