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

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Hornsweep in reply to @clubman

The wheels - Just like my Sunbeam, The Evans looks very 'gappy' with
its original 26's. If you do any serious riding on this bike you will
find 700's a big improvement. The Schwalbe tyres fitted are the best
available 26's, but they weigh half as much again as a good 700. You
also have the problem of stopping in the rain with chrome steel rims
(also heavy).

A lovely Gillott has appeared on ebay and looks like from the 50s to me. On paper the frame is my size (22"), but it also takes 26" wheels (so I guess it would actually be lower than 22") and there is no clearance I would think for 700c wheels. I personally have no experience of 26" wheels. I read that they are good for touring and off-road, so to see such heavy and small wheels on a racing bike like that light Gillott seems an odd choice. Still, the thought that it could really go for a mere £29,50 seems absurd. Perhaps someone else here is interested?
ebay link

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falconvitesse in reply to @Hornsweep

think they are 27.1.1/4" alloy weinmann rims not 26", If not they are 700c i very much doubt they are 26"as this is a later gillott model from the late fifties early sixties.
Possibly an italo model.
nice frame i did put an offer in but it was rejected.

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Hornsweep in reply to @falconvitesse

Thanks for your reply on the bike!

I've checked with the seller and the wheels are in fact 27", like you suspected. Very good news. The top tube is a bit long for me though, so I think I understand now why the stem reach is shortish. It's 22.5" c-c. Need to think that over. 22 would normally be my maximum, but maybe it's not the end of the world.
Sorry your offer was rejected.

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