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Seeing this thread appear again has reminded me to post these pictures
This is now my main fixed wheel bike. It's a Gillott 'Atlantique' frame with an eclectic kit of parts.
I believe the frame dates from 1950 - the number would make this more certain but it was probably on the rear fork ends which have been changed. If I ever renew the headset I may find a number on the fork steerer (which I think is original).
I couldn't say what the frame was originally intended for, but it was modified in the 1980's and was a clubmate's training bike - hence all the brazed on cable guides, Campag lever bosses and fork ends. I guess it must originally have had 26" wheels, which is why it looks now as though it was intended for 700's (as I have mentioned many times elsewhere). You will notice that the Weinmann 500 calipers have the brake blocks just about in the middle of the slots.
For me, this is not collector's museum piece -it's a normal working bike, and for this reason I don't feel obliged to try to keep to original equipment. Someone may wish to do that in the future!
It certainly rides very well - but most bikes would feel good with those wheels - they're 28 spoke Airlites with light tyres. It makes me feel 20 years younger than I do on my Sunbeam.
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