Classic and Vintage Bicycles: What's it Worth? Appraisals and Inquiries - Centurion Iron Man Dave Scott Expert?

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JDMKidBill
03-25-12, 10:01 PM
Hello,

I am trying to determine the value of this bike, and if I should purchase it or not. It is a 54cm(not sure) Centurion Iron Man Dave Scott "expert" model, I believe. The seller tell me it is his dad's first bike. When asked if the components are Shimano 105, he says the brake system is, and he's pretty sure everything else has not been changed. Seller says he rides it here and there, and is maintained. I did not get a chance to look at it, yet. He is selling it for $150. Here are some pictures:
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I currently ride a fixed gear bicycle, and this would facilitate my ride when I cruise with my cousin's carbon fibre Trek. Is it a steal at $150?

brian3069
03-25-12, 10:05 PM
Yes, $150 is a very good price.
thinktubes
03-25-12, 10:28 PM
Yep - that's a good price. Somewhat cult-ish following.

JDMKidBill
03-25-12, 10:30 PM
Yep - that's a good price. Somewhat cult-ish following.

What do you mean by cult-ish following?
cycleheimer
03-26-12, 03:37 PM
If it is in good mechanical shape, great price! Don't think his dad would be too thrilled... if he knows about it.

Cult-ish following? Ask any old folks who around in the late '70s and early '80s about the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
That had a cult-ish following. Centurion owners just know a good thing when they've got it.
wrk101
03-26-12, 03:46 PM
In pretty much any market, $150 is a deal, in CA, its a smokin hot deal. If it is being advertised publicly, I would be surprised if it is not gone already. If so, look for it to reappear in a week or two at $325.
headlight
03-26-12, 07:34 PM
Buy It, it's a good price in SoCal. I have the same bike and it's a sweet ride. I sold a "Miami Vice" Centurion in Dec. for $225, it was in good condition, good tires, ready to ride.

Drew
FastJake
03-26-12, 08:11 PM
Go buy this bike. Yesterday. Today it is probably gone.
JDMKidBill
03-26-12, 10:31 PM
I will be giving it a test ride tomorrow. I was told it is ride-able, but it needs a tire change. Is there anything I should know about this bike besides the fact the gear shifter is on the frame?
zukahn1
03-26-12, 10:48 PM
Right size buy it if it rides good this is a great price a very nice bike overall.
TugaDude
03-28-12, 07:04 PM
Not meaning to offend, but there are literally thousands of posts on this forum about Centurion Ironman roadbikes, both Expert and Master. The only thing to know is if it is decent shape and it fits you, buy it. If it doesn't fit, I'd still buy it, clean it up and double my money.
tmh657
03-28-12, 07:14 PM
If it doesn't fit, I'd still buy it, clean it up and double my money.

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