Beautiful taper tube lightweight racer from one of the finest English frame builders, A. S. Gillott, of Southampton Road, Camberwell, London. This frame was made by the famous Ron Cooper, who made many Olympic team frames used at the nearby Herne Hill outdoor Velodrome.
Frame:
Taper tube Gillott with very fancy hand filed Nervex lugs. The BB lug is not Nervex (as they did not make one for the 36mm taper tube end) but has been filed to match...
Fork/Headset:
Gillott Continental fork with period headset (any ideas)?
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Single 46 alloy chain wheel with steel three bolt Gnutti cotttered crank set
Pedals:
I think Leotard steel with toe clips
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
46 tooth chain wheel with 5 speed Atom freewheel.
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Campagnolo Gran Sport rear derailleur and down-tube lever
Saddle/Seatpost:
Campagnolo Record two bolt seat post with Brooks Professional saddle (incredibly comfortable)!
Brakes:
Lovely period Balilla levers with superb wheel change click stop mech and Weinman centre-pull calipers
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Early FB/Campagnolo hub with Fiammi alloy sprint tubular rim
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Early FB/Campagnolo double sided (freewheel and fixed) hub with Fiammi alloy sprint tubular rim
Accessories:
Britanialloy pump.
More Info:
Super smooth ride, very light and responsive.
Added by CotswoldPeddlar. Last updated almost 7 years ago.