That Gillott

Posted on Sat 26th, October 2024

• #1

Jingle_Jangle
Had my first chance to ride the Gillott I collected last weekend from the wonderful @Ivanskavinsky.

He had reported that the frame was a little out of track, but on my first ride - albeit ‘down the shops’ - it seemed true enough to me.

The top tube is a bit shorter than I would normally have, so I need to ride it for a while before I start making changes. If it causes me pain on longer rides, which it may, I will pass it on.

For now, all good. I am off to work shortly, which will involve riding through Camberwell, where it all began.

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• #2

clubman in reply to @Jingle_Jangle

If you're concerned that the top tube is too short, it seems odd that you have the saddle set about as far forward as it will go.
• #3

Jingle_Jangle in reply to @clubman

That's literally how it came from previous owner. Will fettle.
• #4

EcuriePeril

Fabulous looking bike
• #5

Ivanskavinsky in reply to @Jingle_Jangle

@Jingle_Jangle
JJ, Sorry I missed this!
Yes, I can confirm that my dad is about 6 inches shorter than JJ so the set forward was probably a last desperate attempt to reach the pedals, and possibly why he's had the second hip op :-D

Looking sweet though sir!
Hope the "ride home" through Camberwell was fun!

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