[CR]NOW: Omega/Gillott WAS:Griff King-Spooner (London UK) & gillott

Mark Reilly wrote:
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> hi griff
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> We have been toying with the idea of bringing back the gillott marque, but
> not sure of the demand. I've posted a picture on the omega site so you can
> see the latest version http://www.omegacycleworks.com/gillott.htm &
> http://www.omegacycleworks.com/G2large.jpg

Mark, the _only_ thing I see that your modern "Gillott" has in common with the real thing is the downtube and badge decal. < http://www.omegacycleworks.com/G2large.jpg>

And a _straight_ bladed fork? Heresy!

Quoting from the mid-50s brochure, "GILLOTT'S FAMOUS FORK BLADES. We illustrate two examples of fork blades... On the right is shown the GRADUAL rake, which we consider to be the best... It will be observed that the rake starts high and continues to the fork end in a gradual curve."

I can see why you're "not sure of the demand." Hard to see why anyone would think they were getting any part of a Gillott other that the Gillott decals.

Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena, Southern California

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