Post your Centurion Ironman.. For the love of 80s paint jobs!
02-21-19, 08:38 PM
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I'm ashamed to admit that I have never heard of Georgina Terry .... A read from the mighty felslider Centurion Ironman Expert (1987-1989)
I'm aware of this bike , just not Ms. Terry whom is still in business https://georgenaterry.com/
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/...823037703.html
I'm aware of this bike , just not Ms. Terry whom is still in business https://georgenaterry.com/
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/...823037703.html
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02-21-19, 10:36 PM
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Mark, you didn't have a need to know since you're not 5' and under. I knew cause bitd my girlfriend was 5' 103#. However she made do with the smallest panasonic dx1000.
02-21-19, 10:52 PM
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I'm ashamed to admit that I have never heard of Georgina Terry .... A read from the mighty felslider Centurion Ironman Expert (1987-1989)
I'm aware of this bike , just not Ms. Terry whom is still in business https://georgenaterry.com/
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/...823037703.html
I'm aware of this bike , just not Ms. Terry whom is still in business https://georgenaterry.com/
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/...823037703.html
02-21-19, 11:32 PM
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Every Ironwomen's model and Georgina Terry I've seen looked kinda rough and rusty. Hard to tell whether they were ridden hard and put away wet, or just dumped behind the garage for years because the owners hated the Pepto-Bismol color or were embarrassed by the mini front wheels.
02-22-19, 03:20 AM
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I actually had one. I'm repeating myself here but I bought for 50 bucks at the flea market. It didn't really fit but 50 bucks! So I washed ride it a bit then sold it to a coworker for 60 bucks. He was buying it for his wife.
It's not pink it's salmon more "orangey" << (kinda like Crashy) pink.
The thing was all original. I didn't like the look of those smaller wheel which is different than a TT/funny bike which is made to keep your frontal area down and not for fit like the women's IM. However I guess it could pass as one provided you put some bullhorn handlebars on it.
It's not pink it's salmon more "orangey" << (kinda like Crashy) pink.
The thing was all original. I didn't like the look of those smaller wheel which is different than a TT/funny bike which is made to keep your frontal area down and not for fit like the women's IM. However I guess it could pass as one provided you put some bullhorn handlebars on it.
02-22-19, 07:23 AM
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Here's one for the collective minds. Obviously, for good or bad reasons, or for no reason at all, Centurion Ironman is the king of vintage "triathlon " bikes, but how many other bikes were touted or at least branded as triathlon bikes but we're in reality just road bikes? But name the model.
Peugeot triathlon.
Nishiki triA.
Pinarello triathlon victory.
fuji and Bridgestone had them but I don't remember the model name. My guess if searching, they're all from the early '80s. Also some things I guess were triathlon specific like trying to keep it aerodynamic and most bikies will say the geometry was different to make handling easier for wanbabe cyclist or maybe because it made riding 112 miles easier. Also too the quality and price was mid range
Today there are really triathlon specific bikes but man apparently price is no object.
Peugeot triathlon.
Nishiki triA.
Pinarello triathlon victory.
fuji and Bridgestone had them but I don't remember the model name. My guess if searching, they're all from the early '80s. Also some things I guess were triathlon specific like trying to keep it aerodynamic and most bikies will say the geometry was different to make handling easier for wanbabe cyclist or maybe because it made riding 112 miles easier. Also too the quality and price was mid range
Today there are really triathlon specific bikes but man apparently price is no object.
02-22-19, 07:26 AM
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Every Ironwomen's model and Georgina Terry I've seen looked kinda rough and rusty. Hard to tell whether they were ridden hard and put away wet, or just dumped behind the garage for years because the owners hated the Pepto-Bismol color or were embarrassed by the mini front wheels.
02-22-19, 07:37 AM
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Oh yeah ,that's right. Scott Tinley was sponsored by Raleigh for a short time. I think hoping to recreate the success the Dave Scott model had for Centurion. Two problems, it wasn't a signature model and also scott tinley was no dave scott...also IRONMAN!, so maybe more than two reasons.
02-22-19, 11:25 AM
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Actually when I ran across the Terry bike I was thinking about the guys (possibly future guys) building TT Tubro's right now that just had the frame and needed a front end . On the other hand I don't know if the front wheel is correct , I'm not really up on the 650 stuff . It does look like there would be enough threaded tube on the fork to work as the Terry design has the big steering neck to get that top tube level . Anyhow I became interested in the Terry story and thought why tear apart a complete bike with a story . I have the funny bike bug too , and I search for that stuff and the prices make me take a breath and I ask myself what the freakin' H are you thinking , you wouldn't even be able to ride one of those things . I still have the bug .
02-22-19, 11:38 AM
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Here's one for the collective minds. Obviously, for good or bad reasons, or for no reason at all, Centurion Ironman is the king of vintage "triathlon " bikes, but how many other bikes were touted or at least branded as triathlon bikes but we're in reality just road bikes? But name the model.
Peugeot triathlon.
Nishiki triA.
Pinarello triathlon victory.
fuji and Bridgestone had them but I don't remember the model name. My guess if searching, they're all from the early '80s. Also some things I guess were triathlon specific like trying to keep it aerodynamic and most bikies will say the geometry was different to make handling easier for wanbabe cyclist or maybe because it made riding 112 miles easier. Also too the quality and price was mid range
Today there are really triathlon specific bikes but man apparently price is no object.
Peugeot triathlon.
Nishiki triA.
Pinarello triathlon victory.
fuji and Bridgestone had them but I don't remember the model name. My guess if searching, they're all from the early '80s. Also some things I guess were triathlon specific like trying to keep it aerodynamic and most bikies will say the geometry was different to make handling easier for wanbabe cyclist or maybe because it made riding 112 miles easier. Also too the quality and price was mid range
Today there are really triathlon specific bikes but man apparently price is no object.
02-22-19, 12:00 PM
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Actually when I ran across the Terry bike I was thinking about the guys (possibly future guys) building TT Tubro's right now that just had the frame and needed a front end . On the other hand I don't know if the front wheel is correct , I'm not really up on the 650 stuff . It does look like there would be enough threaded tube on the fork to work as the Terry design has the big steering neck to get that top tube level . Anyhow I became interested in the Terry story and thought why tear apart a complete bike with a story . I have the funny bike bug too , and I search for that stuff and the prices make me take a breath and I ask myself what the freakin' H are you thinking , you wouldn't even be able to ride one of those things . I still have the bug .
as for the tires the Womesn Expert had a 24" front wheel in which the Bead Seat Diameter is 540mm and if the TT Turbo takes a 650c (most likely as the 650b would be way to wide). it has a bead seat diameter of 571mm. so a difference of 31mm . in the end it would be a little more funny. of a funny bike.
02-22-19, 12:39 PM
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A couple of local women friends are 5-foot-nuthin' at most, and talked about wanting an older steel frame to convert to a fixie or single speed. I suggested those Ironwomen and Georgina Terry models, which have often been on CL cheap in this area. But they seemed offended by the thought of a "mini" frame with a clown bike front wheel. I didn't bother mentioning that some of the early TT bike experiments used smaller front wheels. So I dropped the subject.
02-22-19, 12:41 PM
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Thanks fleslider , another reason I should forget about this funny bike stuff . Or just buy one and not trial and error build one .
02-22-19, 06:30 PM
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A couple of local women friends are 5-foot-nuthin' at most, and talked about wanting an older steel frame to convert to a fixie or single speed. I suggested those Ironwomen and Georgina Terry models, which have often been on CL cheap in this area. But they seemed offended by the thought of a "mini" frame with a clown bike front wheel. I didn't bother mentioning that some of the early TT bike experiments used smaller front wheels. So I dropped the subject.
02-22-19, 06:33 PM
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Here is a SPC , apparently they really hold their re sale value . Prolly because the bearings are sealed against contamination by moisture and dirt . Surely you know I jest actually they were vary nice bikes
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/...809674955.html
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/...809674955.html
02-22-19, 07:12 PM
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I think it's expensive because you don't have to wash it.
02-22-19, 07:16 PM
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I know the area this Schwinn guy lives in he probably paid twice for the bike what he's asking .
02-22-19, 07:28 PM
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Well there you go Mark, you have to move to that area and then it'll be considered a good price...go for it.
02-22-19, 07:48 PM
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Good one tex , live there we wish . It's less then a hour down the coast from us . We go down there on vacation a few times a year , it's awesome . Another thing , Laguna has some of the best bike riding around , if you are a climber . I sorta kinda was about 6 yrs. ago when I was riding with my bud Psycho Billie . Once we did a 60 mi.loop through Laguna Canyon (133) and Picific Coast Highway (1) . And I lived to tell about it .
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02-23-19, 11:33 PM
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Curses Foiled Again :(
The granddaughter & I had a ride planned to shake out her Ironman. A sick dog, 25-50 mph winds, and a nasty cough derailed us again. Soon we hope. I spent the day reading the Japanese Steel book and surfing bike forums. Now I want a 3Rensho. I also talked to a friend who has a Tommasini that he hasn't rode since he has had some major health problems. His goal is to get back on it but if he decides he can't he will give me first shot at it. I don't know any more about it and didn't want to sound too anxious but he is about my height. I have seen it once and its really nice.
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I hear you Mark, Ive been wanting a Womens Ironman for some reason. At 6'3" i know i would not be able to ride it. especially since the 24" wheeled one was a 46cm frame, sooo small for me
as for the tires the Womesn Expert had a 24" front wheel in which the Bead Seat Diameter is 540mm and if the TT Turbo takes a 650c (most likely as the 650b would be way to wide). it has a bead seat diameter of 571mm. so a difference of 31mm . in the end it would be a little more funny. of a funny bike.
as for the tires the Womesn Expert had a 24" front wheel in which the Bead Seat Diameter is 540mm and if the TT Turbo takes a 650c (most likely as the 650b would be way to wide). it has a bead seat diameter of 571mm. so a difference of 31mm . in the end it would be a little more funny. of a funny bike.
I'm going to ask a former pro who is about 5' tall. She also builds, and no doubt she's tried one of the Terry designs.
02-24-19, 07:55 AM
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The granddaughter & I had a ride planned to shake out her Ironman. A sick dog, 25-50 mph winds, and a nasty cough derailed us again. Soon we hope. I spent the day reading the Japanese Steel book and surfing bike forums. Now I want a 3Rensho. I also talked to a friend who has a Tommasini that he hasn't rode since he has had some major health problems. His goal is to get back on it but if he decides he can't he will give me first shot at it. I don't know any more about it and didn't want to sound too anxious but he is about my height. I have seen it once and its really nice.
02-24-19, 08:46 AM
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