Gillott Fleur de Lys Superbe - 1954
Posted: Thursday 13th August 2020
| Frame | Gillott Fleur de Lys 23" road/path. Finished in flam. blue with gold lug lining. Round forks |
| Wheels | Constrictor 'Cobra' rims with 15/17 spokes, Harden 'Bacon Slicer' front hub |
| Chainset | Chater Lea 48 chainring on round cranks Pedals Chater Lea T bar, GB toeclips, Binda straps |
| Pedals | Chater Lea T bar, GB toeclips, Binda straps |
| Gears | Sturmey Archer FM |
| Brakes | Strata |
| Stem/Bars | Titan 4" steel stem with Reynolds Pelissier bars |
| Headset | Brampton |
| Saddle | Brooks B17 Swallow |
| Extra Details | In the 1950's when I was time trialling on my Hetchins 'Experto Crede' I lost my heart to a Gillott 'Fleur de Lys' sadly before I could do anything about getting one - could I really afford another bike, I don't think so - Queen Liz sent me off to fight the Communists in Malaya. A dream gone forever... or so I thought, that is until Hilary introduced me to the V.C.C., then the dream was reborn. It is a very sprightly ride but I'm afraid my little legs do not do the justice that it deserves, but oh, I do wallow in nostalgia when I ride it. |
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Posted: Thursday 13th August 2020
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