what is budget?
thoughts
post a WTB in the C&V sales section for your size bike for racing be open to type
scan craigslist like a hawk be open to road trip
from boston craigs list not all are steel but example
52 cm from boston
https://boston.craigslist.org/nwb/bi...969109202.html
https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/bi...984338659.html
https://providence.craigslist.org/bi...982407000.html
54 cm
https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/bi...985121755.html
https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/bi...972960254.html
https://newlondon.craigslist.org/bik...980622407.html
have frame powder coated not painted
consider (budget based) getting a new groupset.....and wheels save time in cleaning deals are there but going fast from uk bike shops like this tiagra 10 for 329
https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/shima...uble-groupset/
or take the redo the bike a part at a time approach put the bike on the bike stand. Take 10 to 15 minutes to take off what you can. then clean and lube for 5 to 15 minutrs a day or one part or 1/2 of one part...done befoure tax season