Tiny Centurion Le Mans 650c
04-09-07 | 08:01 PM
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Tiny Centurion Le Mans 650c
https://www.flickr.com/photos/ericphi...ags/centurion/
Just picked this up with the intention of putting the components on a Trek 560 frame. Didn't realize it was so small until I saw it in person, and they claimed it had 27" wheels.
Shimano Exage components
650c wheels (26 x 1, 571)
Shimano 105 hubs laced to Araya rims
Tange tubes
28" standover height
46cm seat tube c-c
I think those are 165mm cranks.
Shimano Exage pedals
6 speed freewheel
Saw some listings of Centurion Le Mans but didn't see anything with 650c wheels.
Just picked this up with the intention of putting the components on a Trek 560 frame. Didn't realize it was so small until I saw it in person, and they claimed it had 27" wheels.
Shimano Exage components
650c wheels (26 x 1, 571)
Shimano 105 hubs laced to Araya rims
Tange tubes
28" standover height
46cm seat tube c-c
I think those are 165mm cranks.
Shimano Exage pedals
6 speed freewheel
Saw some listings of Centurion Le Mans but didn't see anything with 650c wheels.
04-09-07 | 09:13 PM
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That's interesting, I think it well predates the Triathalon trick of fitting 650C wheels to Tri bikes for faster acceleration and aero blah-blah, cause this is a Japanese '80s product and the wheels fit the frame/fork and brakes. And no Tri-geek handlebars, perhaps it's just intended for shorties, juniors and females without resorting to the Terry small front wheel. I'd flip it (complete) to a petite female, it's bound to be the answer to somebody's prayer.
04-09-07 | 10:37 PM
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I have a Dave Scott Centurian with a 700 rear and 24" front. For a much shorter rider, not for aero purposes. jim
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04-10-07 | 03:15 AM
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Wow! Cool...darn, if you weren't in Michigan I'd be over at your house buying that from you.
It's meant for people like me. The Ironman I have solved that problem by using a 24" wheel in front, regular 700c in the rear.
East Hill
It's meant for people like me. The Ironman I have solved that problem by using a 24" wheel in front, regular 700c in the rear.
East Hill
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04-10-07 | 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by East Hill
Wow! Cool...darn, if you weren't in Michigan I'd be over at your house buying that from you.
It's meant for people like me. The Ironman I have solved that problem by using a 24" wheel in front, regular 700c in the rear.
East Hill
It's meant for people like me. The Ironman I have solved that problem by using a 24" wheel in front, regular 700c in the rear.
East Hill
04-10-07 | 01:53 PM
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If it wasn't for the fact that I've already got those 12 other bikes...in all seriousness, the LeMans mixte I have is one of my favourite rides.
I would suspect that someone small, and closer to Michigan, would be more than happy to take it off your hands .
East Hill
I would suspect that someone small, and closer to Michigan, would be more than happy to take it off your hands
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04-10-07 | 02:15 PM
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Shipping isn't too bad.
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04-10-07 | 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by bigbossman
I might be interested for my 11 year old daughter. PM sent....
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