Gillott Spear - 1949
Posted: Thursday 13th August 2020
| Frame | Number 949874, seat tube 23", top tube 22", wheelbase 43"; Reynolds 531 double-butted tubing; frame renovation by Vaz Finishes in flamboyant bronze with flamboyant green head and seat panel, lugs outlined in black. |
| Wheels | Solite 32H front hub, Sturmey Archer FW 40H rear hub, Dunlop Special Lightweight rims 26 x 1¼" |
| Chainset | Chater-Lea 42t on TDC bottom bracket |
| Pedals | Chater-Lea Sprint Catos toeclips, Christophe straps |
| Gears | Sturmey Archer FW 4-speed with Cyclo 3-speed conversion, 16-19-23T, giving 12 speeds; Cyclo Benelux derailleur mechanism; gear range 31.7-86.4 inches. |
| Brakes | GB Hiduminium |
| Stem/Bars | Steel of unknown make |
| Saddle | Wilby W18 |
| Extra details | Early long-trigger Sturmey Archer 4-speed control. The Wilby saddle (how many others have you seen?) Chossy saddlebag on Midland bag support. Pump: Bluemels 19" |
HISTORY: the frame bought from Peter McLeod at Reading Lightweight Ride 2007, other parts bought from various jumbles, Ebay, personal contacts in V-CC or local cycling scene. It has been set up for touring in hilly/mountainous country.
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Posted: Thursday 13th August 2020
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