Centurion with Mafac brakes and Nervar cranks? Huh?
10-03-12, 10:02 PM
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Centurion with Mafac brakes and Nervar cranks? Huh?
Just ran across this Craigslist ad: https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/3314878631.html
That's not stock, is it? It looks like a parts-bin special to me...
That's not stock, is it? It looks like a parts-bin special to me...
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10-03-12, 10:05 PM
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But an inspired parts-bin build! If I could ride a 60 cm without singing falsetto . . .
10-04-12, 12:27 AM
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This is one of those bikes where, really, the pictures do NOT fully tell the story. I like it, though...
10-04-12, 04:21 AM
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Great frame, and someone kept it rolling. Needs someone to save it.
Actually, not a bad price to start in on a really nice touring rig. (drrobwave, take note!)
Half the price of a Soma Stanyan, and, other than the brake difference, as much potential.
Actually, not a bad price to start in on a really nice touring rig. (drrobwave, take note!)
Half the price of a Soma Stanyan, and, other than the brake difference, as much potential.
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I agree with the others it may be a put together bike but it sure went together right. It looks good, like someone on here built it. If it was close I would atleast check it out. I need a good looking orange bike.
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I agree that's a stunning bike.
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Early Centurion Semi-Pro. I've never seen any with non-Japanese components. Typically, they were SunTour/Sugino/Dia-Compe. Give there is a Cyclone front derailleur, I suspect it's original and would be corrobrated by the Japanse, leather saddle. This one should be circa 1975. I've seen early Pros with similar schemes that were made by Acer-Mex in Mexico and I wonder if this one is Mexican or the standard Japanese fare? If the OP goes to see the bicycle, I'd appreciate the serial number. TIA.
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That bike is crying out for chrome socks.
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I'm sure no Japanese bike every came with French components (MAFAC and Nervar). And the seat is from a Japanese-made Fuji.
I agree it's a good bike as it is now. It's a one of a kind!
I agree it's a good bike as it is now. It's a one of a kind!
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10-04-12, 02:01 PM
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very handsome - that is a well done build a sweet price for it too.
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Early Centurion Semi-Pro. I've never seen any with non-Japanese components. Typically, they were SunTour/Sugino/Dia-Compe. Give there is a Cyclone front derailleur, I suspect it's original and would be corrobrated by the Japanse, leather saddle. This one should be circa 1975. I've seen early Pros with similar schemes that were made by Acer-Mex in Mexico and I wonder if this one is Mexican or the standard Japanese fare? If the OP goes to see the bicycle, I'd appreciate the serial number. TIA.
I like the color, too (strike that- I love the color). My first ten-speed was a '77 Le Tour III in pearl orange. I always wanted another bike that color. The Centurion is a bit small for me, though.
I'd go look, but it's way at the other side of Portland.
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