Re: [CR]Centurion Dave Scott Iron Man Expert w/24" front wheel

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Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2006 15:53:07 -0400
To: Don Wilson <dcwilson3@yahoo.com>, Classic Rendezvous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
From: "Sheldon Brown" <CaptBike@sheldonbrown.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]Centurion Dave Scott Iron Man Expert w/24" front wheel


Don Wilson wrote:
>Last week I was asking the list about Terry bikes with
>short top tubes and small front wheels, and this
>weekend I find an immaculate, diminuitive Centurion
>Dave Scott Iron Man Expert with 24" front wheel...
>
>Headset, derailleurs, down tube shift levers, side
>pull brakes, cranks, pedals (Avenir straps) and hubs:
>Shimano 105.

I would very strongly advise ditching the down tube shift levers on this. Due to the small front wheel, the down tube on this type of bike is that much lower than it is on a standard frame, making it an unusually difficult reach for the rider.

Go with barcons or Sora brifters.

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