Pre 1950s rides of LFGSS: old bikes, vintage rats, classic lightweights

I think I rode Eroica with a 42 x 24 bottom gear (and realised what a weakling I am).

English or Italian ?

As mentioned before, I rode the Italian version with 43 x 22 and that certainly was not low enough - even eight years ago. I'd certainly need a granny ring now.