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| 268.1 | Georgina Terry Bicycles | COLORS::WASSER | John A. Wasser | Wed Apr 15 1987 10:52 | 31 |
| > Does anyone have a Regina Terry bike,
I think you mean "Georgina" Terry, owner and designer of Terry
Precision Bicycles.
> or know of anyone that has or has had one?
I know at least three women who have Terrys.
> I just want to hear what people think about her bikes,
I have heard nothing but good about them.
> does she have the best fit for short women?
Her design is not patented... anyone can build a bike with
a small front tire. There are several manufacturers who make
such a bike or a bike with a sloped top tube (which may not
produce the same results). There was an issue of Bicycling
last summer that reviewed a number of bikes designed for
women. Check it out at your local library.
> Are there other bikes that are better suited for women 5'1" and under?
There may be other bikes that would do, but probably none better.
> I just need some info to get me going. thanks
You could call Terry Precision and find out who the nearest
dealer is. Their ads are in Bicycling fairly often.
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| 268.2 | sorry about the name | BRUTUS::QUAN | | Wed Apr 15 1987 13:11 | 3 |
| oops sorry about the name, bad memory, it's the functionality and
equipment that's important to me. Thanks for the info
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| 268.3 | More on Terry | MSEE::BREAULT | | Wed Apr 15 1987 13:35 | 17 |
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My wife and I have been looking at Terrys. The Schwinn dealer in
Londonderry, N.H. carries them although he currently has only one
model (Gambit! at ~$580) in stock. The lowest priced model, the Despatch,
sells for $320, not inexpensive. He's not expecting delivery until sometime
in June.
The Gambit! was a Japenese crafted version of her Precision model.
The front wheel was 24 x 1.125. The workmanship was immaculate.
The components, if I remember right, were Suntour 7000 & Dia Compe
brakes with reduced-size levers.
Shogun will be offering a reduced size version of all their models
this year also. These models should start showing up around mid
May.
Brian
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| 268.4 | Whoops | MSEE::BREAULT | | Thu Apr 16 1987 08:32 | 4 |
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In reply -.1, I have the names of the two models reversed. Sorry.
bb
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| 268.5 | Palo Alto womans frames | CSMADM::SCHWABE | | Thu Apr 16 1987 10:25 | 8 |
| I dont know about the before mentioned bicycles but I recall seeing
in a recent PALO ALTO Bicycle catalog (California) that they offer
frame sets or complete bicycles that are designed for a womans body.
If I remember correctly they use full size wheels and offer frame
sizes down to 44cm. The top tube is slanted 8 degrees on this model
in order to get the correct seat tube length. I don't know who makes
their frames or anything about the quality but if you are interested
I can supply the address of the outfit.
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| 268.6 | Terry article via USENET... | MOSAIC::WASSER | John A. Wasser | Thu Apr 16 1987 10:31 | 40 |
| Chicago Sun-Times, April 12, 1987
"A bicycle built for women"
by Patricia Smith
"After realizing the bicycle industry was virtually
ignoring its fastest growing component -- women cyclists -- by
continuing to produce large, unwieldly and uncomfortable bikes
designed for men, Georgena Terry set out to do something about
it. . . . Terry is founder and president of Terry Precision
Bicycles for Women, a firm in East Rochester, N.Y., that seems
to have revolutionized the cycling world by recognizing a basic
fact: Women and men simply aren't built alike. Terry has
designed the first precision bicycles for women's unique
physiques. How are Terry bicycles different?
+ The top tube on all models is shorter to provide more
comfortable handlebar reach.
+ The brake levers are closer to the handlebars on small
frames for women's smaller hands. Other components are
similarly scaled down.
+ The narrow handlebar spread on small frames accommodates
womens smaller shoulders.
+ There are smaller front wheels on the 17-, 19- and one
of the 20-inch frames to give the rider more control.
+ The saddle is a wider touring style for greater riding
comfort.
Terry Bicycles are available in four models ranging from
the Terry Gambit at $299 to the Terry Crescendo, a top-of-the-line
racer, at $1,400. Chicago area bicycle shops carrying this line
are:
Belmont Cycles, 1444 W. Belmont (312)-281-2623
Turin Bicycles, 1027 Davis, Evanston (312)-864-7660
Oak Park Cyclery, 1113 Chicago Ave., Oak Park (312)-524-2453
(carries the most complete line)"
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| 268.7 | smaller front wheel? | BRUTWO::QUAN | | Fri Apr 17 1987 14:43 | 4 |
| as far as the designs with the smaller front wheel, do all bike
shops carry the smaller size? Is availability a problem or is that
the standard wheel size for kid's bikes?
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| 268.8 | buy spares when you get the bike | EUCLID::PAULHUS | Chris @ MLO 8-3/T13 dtn 223-6871 | Wed Apr 22 1987 13:26 | 9 |
| (see also 259.1)
24" (or 650 C ? ) tires are now carried by the better bike shops
- the ones that carry Terry, Fugi, etc. You won't find them at
every bike shop. Just buy a couple of tires and a bunch of tubes
when you get the bike and never worry afterward. Since front tires
suffer far fewer punctures than rears, you may never need the spare
tubes. But they are a lot better to have along when you do flat
than trying to patch a tube on a lonely strech of road. - Chris
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| 268.9 | From Bicycling... | MOSAIC::WASSER | John A. Wasser | Wed Apr 22 1987 14:49 | 8 |
| Reviewed in the June, 1986 issue of Bicycling:
Shogun 200 17" $195 27" wheels, sloped top tube
Terry Precision 170SS 17.5" $750 600A front, 700C rear
Univega Gran Sprint 18" $399 700C wheels, sloped top tube
Fuji 450 SE 18.25" $420 24" front, 27" rear
Cilo/Vitus 979 Dura-Ace 18.75" $1,449 700C wheels, sloped top tube, aluminum
Cannondale SM-500 13.5" $560 24" wheels, All Terain Bicycle
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| 268.10 | 27" wheels, Small Lightweight Frame | COBRA::BFITZ | | Thu May 14 1987 15:08 | 6 |
| I got a Raleigh Record bike that fits me fine (I'm 5'0"). It
has regular size wheels but a down sized frame. It looks nice
and rides nice. The price $180. It comes with a 10 year warrantee
too. It's a pretty good deal, I'd say.
- Bonnie
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| 268.11 | bianchi makes a small frame | CSC32::KILEY | | Fri Jun 12 1987 20:28 | 18 |
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I just bought a Bianchi Limited in a 47cm, and it has "normal" 700cc
wheels on both the front and rear. I am 5'0" and it fits me just
fine. I have tried the Terry bikes, and they do fit women who are
short, but they must also have long legs, and a short torso. this
is not the case with me, so I got a "mens" sized frame for my long
torso and short legs.
Bianchi also makes an 18" sport model which is more for touring
than racing, and is about $350 to $400. This years model though
is in a 17.5" frame with a 24" front wheel. If you can get ahold
of a 1986 model, it will be on sale as well as have a full size
wheel.
Good luck. It took me over a year to find a bike that fits....
Laurie Kiley
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