Gillott Spear - 1949
Owned by: Bob Damper
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.
| 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 |
| Headset | |
| 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" |
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 above: Early Sturmey lever with long trigger Left: Sturmey combined with derailleur gear - a tourists choice |