Think I scored a good catch, opinions?
10-07-15, 08:37 PM
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Think I scored a good catch, opinions?
I'm a traveling salesman who takes his bike with him (see today's intro post) and currently in Houston. While scanning Craigslist I came across a bike that peaked my interest.
It's a Georgena Terry road bike. After doing some googling I discovered these are/were custom made bikes specifically for women! Anyway, the ad gave the frame dimensions and it seemed just my size. One thing I noticed is the length of the top tube seems shorter than my old Schwinn Voyageur but I think that's going to work out because I've always switched racing bars out to the Sunlite touring English style upright bars because the reach seemed uncomfortably far. I'm 6'2" but long legged and short waisted. Whenever I found a bike with the right frame height it always seemed it was always too long for me to ride with racing bars. I'm excited that this one isn't that way. Just hope I won't have to wear a wig to ride it, lol.
Anyway, I bought it for $250, he was asking $275 but turned down my first offer of $200.
Here's the specs and key components:
Frame 58cm, "Tange 2", chro-moly double butted frame, fork
Stand-over height 33"
Shimano 105 components
Shimano RSX shifters
Specialized bottom bracket, cranks, sprockets
Mavic stem, handlebars, rims
Shimano 600 hubs
Superbe pedals and seatpost
Suntour Sprint brakes
The saddle and bar tape has to go!
It's a Georgena Terry road bike. After doing some googling I discovered these are/were custom made bikes specifically for women! Anyway, the ad gave the frame dimensions and it seemed just my size. One thing I noticed is the length of the top tube seems shorter than my old Schwinn Voyageur but I think that's going to work out because I've always switched racing bars out to the Sunlite touring English style upright bars because the reach seemed uncomfortably far. I'm 6'2" but long legged and short waisted. Whenever I found a bike with the right frame height it always seemed it was always too long for me to ride with racing bars. I'm excited that this one isn't that way. Just hope I won't have to wear a wig to ride it, lol.
Anyway, I bought it for $250, he was asking $275 but turned down my first offer of $200.
Here's the specs and key components:
Frame 58cm, "Tange 2", chro-moly double butted frame, fork
Stand-over height 33"
Shimano 105 components
Shimano RSX shifters
Specialized bottom bracket, cranks, sprockets
Mavic stem, handlebars, rims
Shimano 600 hubs
Superbe pedals and seatpost
Suntour Sprint brakes
The saddle and bar tape has to go!
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10-07-15, 08:42 PM
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You did very well, indeed. Congrats!
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10-07-15, 08:44 PM
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Do these typically have a smaller front wheel?
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10-07-15, 08:45 PM
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I'd say that's a great find...cool color, too.
Although varied, the component list is solid.
Although varied, the component list is solid.
10-07-15, 08:50 PM
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The only ones I've seen had a smaller front wheel (24 inch?) to allow a shorter head tube. I always assumed they were for shorter folks, but you know what they say about making assumptions....
Nice bike, BTW.
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10-07-15, 08:54 PM
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The google search I did showed a lot of their bikes were designed with shorter 24" wheels for the short. petit woman. But the two tallest frames had 700C rims coming and going
10-07-15, 09:32 PM
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Looks good! I like the white tape and saddle, of course they are worn, but the color is good, paint looks good.
Components are a mix, but nothing bad there.
Components are a mix, but nothing bad there.
10-07-15, 09:36 PM
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My favorite color. Dang, that's probably just my size. nice!
10-07-15, 09:49 PM
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This bike had been on Craigslist here for quite a while and it always got my attention as I surfed through the listings. Nice grab and glad to see it went to a forum member.
10-07-15, 10:11 PM
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The small framed bikes often did. There's an interesting video on youtube about how she designed bikes and why she did that. But the OP's frame is 58 cm so it doesn't need a smaller front wheel to accommodate a shorter top tube. I'd be interested in knowing what the top tube measures on that bike. I'm guessing no more than 56 cm? That's an interesting mix of components - somebody must have done some replacing over the years - but they are all quality components. I'd agree that you did well. Those brifters alone (if in good condition) are worth a third of the price you paid. Even if they're not, they can be cleaned and re-greased to regain proper function. The wheel set is about half the price you paid. Strictly monetarily speaking, you got a good deal. And yes, Terry has a good reputation for bikes. She marketed bikes to women, but men can certainly ride them too. If the shoe fits...
Pictures play tricks with our eyes, but did you check the fork to see if it is good and straight - it isn't bent back at all?
Pictures play tricks with our eyes, but did you check the fork to see if it is good and straight - it isn't bent back at all?
10-07-15, 10:28 PM
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Nice bike, the RSX shifters will be the first thing to fail.
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10-08-15, 11:20 AM
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Nice score! Hey it isn't a stiletto shoe so wear it!
Check the fork out. It does appear bent slightly. It can be bent back without consequences, if done by someone who knows what they are doing.
I don't have a history with RX shifters but I would look for something more in line with the rest of the drive train. Interesting that it has Specialized stuff!
Check the fork out. It does appear bent slightly. It can be bent back without consequences, if done by someone who knows what they are doing.
I don't have a history with RX shifters but I would look for something more in line with the rest of the drive train. Interesting that it has Specialized stuff!
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10-08-15, 11:49 AM
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Yes. That was Georgina Terry's approach to a woman-specific frame. The smaller front wheel allows a shorter standover height and shorter top tube without toe/wheel overlap than would be possible with a standard diameter front wheel, while the standard diameter front wheel allows standard drive train components to get adequately high gearing. These days, the increased popularity of 650B diameter wheels means smaller frame sizes can be made with identical diameter front and rear wheels without needing exotic components.
N.B. while Terry did make some frames herself, most were made to her spec by Waterford.
N.B. while Terry did make some frames herself, most were made to her spec by Waterford.
10-08-15, 12:16 PM
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They were about the same as 105, different level of finish/bling. Just as durable. I have a set of both. Both rebuildable (just a degreasing and re-greasing). I'd be more worried about making sure the fork is straight.
@JohnDThompson, are you saying it's possible that this is a Waterford frame? How would one tell? If that's the case, the deal just got even better!
@JohnDThompson, are you saying it's possible that this is a Waterford frame? How would one tell? If that's the case, the deal just got even better!
10-08-15, 02:35 PM
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You did extremely well, @TenderTicker. Please keep posting to let us know what you do with the bike and if you have questions. Ride reports are the best.
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10-08-15, 05:07 PM
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About the fork, I rode the bike around the parking lot where we met up and I noticed the Handlebars were "stiff". I just thought it was the head tube adjusted tight but I now see what y'all (Texan for you all 
) are talking about. I completely missed this!
Know a good bike shop that specializes in Vintage frame repairing, in DFW area or Houston?
) are talking about. I completely missed this!Know a good bike shop that specializes in Vintage frame repairing, in DFW area or Houston?
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10-08-15, 06:56 PM
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What??? Only 2 wheels?
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I built up a small-frame, small-front-wheel Terry for my sweetie. It spends most of its time on a trainer where it gets ridden a lot. It fits her well. It's a pretty neat bike.
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10-08-15, 07:01 PM
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Death fork? Naaaah!!
I've fixed worse....
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10-08-15, 07:42 PM
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I agree, looks pretty good in that shot. The best way to tell is to take the fork off. You want to repack the headset anyway, and it's actually part of the process. The stiff headset could be solidified grease, over tightened headset... or a bent stealing tube - I had one of those. Don't sweat it yet, just look into the headset.
10-08-15, 09:46 PM
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Worst case is bent sreerer tube. Use a straight edge once disassembled. Mine was good so fixing the bent fork was doable and done.
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