For Sale: Beautifully restored A S Gillott light touring bike 56cm

Beautifully restored A S Gillott of Camberwell 1950s frame (more about them here). Mix of period parts in great condition and some modern components.

Frame measures: 56.5cm top tube and 56cm seat tube (c-c)
Crankset: TA 43/34T,170mm
Saddle: Honey Brooks B17
Mudguards: Phoenix Ivorette
Gears: Campagnolo Gran Sport, Campagnolo shifters with original white covers, rear cassette 13-24T
Wheels: Araya TF 110 27x1/4" rims to Campagnolo Record hubs
GB Handlebars and Stem

I took this on a short tour of Devon and Cornwall over the summer and it was lovely to ride, other than that it has had very little use since restoration. Unfortunately there are a couple of tiny chips to the paintwork which I have shown in the photos, despite this the frame is nevertheless stunning

I also have a set of pedals with clips and straps which I will include (I took them off to ride clipless whilst touring)

I would love to keep this, but it's a luxury I really can't afford at the moment. I have to confess that I bought it for less, but feel that the below is a fair price and will of course include a donation to the forum.

**£395 **(5% of which will be donated to the forum)

Photos here: http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v471/sellotape/Gillott/

really lovely. good luck.

superb build, if I were really picky I'd like to see narrower mudguards but that's an easy fix...

nice lil bike

Yes, nice. And a good price.

What're the tyres?

That's a cracker! Gillott are one of the very best of all frame builders. I would have bought that a month ago but now I've got something else :(

Tyres are Continental SuperSport 100 (28-630), also worth mentioning that the paint job is a lot 'greener' than in the photos, more of a bright turquoise than a blue.

Viewing of course welcome, I'm in Stoke Newington.

Beyond nice!

So nice!

I have a rear rack the same, is it 50s?

That's damned nice! I'm interested, I live in Stokey too, would you be around tomorrow evening for me to have a look? PMing you now.

the rake on those forks is lovely. I do enjoy a good rake. Nothing worse than a dodgy 'bend' in a fork.

A beauty. I'm also interested to come and have a look at this, could head over any night this week but Thursday. Obviously 2nd in line behind Dyleet. This is only my third post so I'm unsure whether I can PM you yet tbc - please get in touch if interested in arranging. Thanks.

superpowers - I've PM'd you my e-mail address. Dyleet first in line though.

I just had a look at this bike, it's even nicer in the flesh. Had I not made an impulsive purchase of a new groupset this morning, then I'd probably be riding around on it as we speak; but I did, so I'm going to let this one go, which means you're next in line buddy.

quality like this is few and far between.

Having just seen this bike too, I concur with Dyleet - beeeeautiful. Unfortunately it's not for me so still available. A big BUMP for such a lovely bike and for tbcdurley for his time and allowing me to take a look.

I'm open to offers on this but can't go too far below the asking price as I haven't got any money and have a lot of bills to pay. Someone tell me if you think I'm being unreasonable on the price please...

Classic that will only appreciate, I'm sure. Too small for me, but someone must want this for that price..... Don't drop anymore IMHO, as it's worth it ;0)

Bump and price drop £395

Great lover of Gillott's, I have two awaiting restoration myself.

£395 is a bargain imo, I reckon eBay in the spring and you'd get over £500 for it....

Lovely bike btw

Thanks Tel, yeah I think it might just be bad timing for the sale. I'd probably do better to stick it in storage and wait until the Tweed Run/springtime but sadly I'm too strapped for cash at the moment.

what are the pedals you're including?

thats gorgeous, good luck with the sale!