Back in the saddle again!
10-20-13, 03:46 PM
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Back in the saddle again!
Hi Classic & Vintage. Just picked up this bike a few hours ago 
Centurion Iron Man, circa 1992 the previous owner believes. He bought the bike to ride himself but a recent back injury will have him down for a while. The couple were incredibly sweet. They gave me a couple pounds of pomegranates to take home from their tree, along with some avocados. So sweet, I wish them the best in the future.
Bike is in incredible shape, with just a few small chips of paint missing. The original paint still looks magnificent.
I was very lucky I thought to find it. I had to go over 70 miles for it, but to find a steel lugged frame in this shape and from a well known brand and in my PERFECT size (52cm) was just too much to pass over. And I emphasize perfect size, as it fits me like a glove. The last bike I had was a big Peugeot that fit me terribly, but I didn't know anything about fit and such back than.
Components look too new to be stock, but I don't know. Shimano 600 all the way around. Very light and great set up. I'll upgrade certain things on it somewhere down the line, but for now, that's not important. For now, it's time for me to lose the ten pounds I gained while I was living on unemployment and loafing around home all day. This was a shock for me because I was one of those people who could never gain weight. It's been almost a year since I was in the saddle and just doing the mile around the block I was sweating, thirsty, breathing a little bit heavy, and most importantly, smiling Can't wait to get the edge back.
See you guys on the road!
Centurion Iron Man, circa 1992 the previous owner believes. He bought the bike to ride himself but a recent back injury will have him down for a while. The couple were incredibly sweet. They gave me a couple pounds of pomegranates to take home from their tree, along with some avocados. So sweet, I wish them the best in the future.
Bike is in incredible shape, with just a few small chips of paint missing. The original paint still looks magnificent.
I was very lucky I thought to find it. I had to go over 70 miles for it, but to find a steel lugged frame in this shape and from a well known brand and in my PERFECT size (52cm) was just too much to pass over. And I emphasize perfect size, as it fits me like a glove. The last bike I had was a big Peugeot that fit me terribly, but I didn't know anything about fit and such back than.
Components look too new to be stock, but I don't know. Shimano 600 all the way around. Very light and great set up. I'll upgrade certain things on it somewhere down the line, but for now, that's not important. For now, it's time for me to lose the ten pounds I gained while I was living on unemployment and loafing around home all day. This was a shock for me because I was one of those people who could never gain weight. It's been almost a year since I was in the saddle and just doing the mile around the block I was sweating, thirsty, breathing a little bit heavy, and most importantly, smiling
Can't wait to get the edge back. See you guys on the road!
10-20-13, 03:58 PM
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I started seriously road riding when I was 14, my muscle memory reminds me every time I get back on a road bike, this is what I was made to do! Congrats on the sweet ride and enjoy!
10-20-13, 04:11 PM
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Yes ! Congrats on finding a nice ride in your size.
A 52 is not easy to find and I've read nice things about the Ironman's.
A 52 is not easy to find and I've read nice things about the Ironman's.
10-20-13, 04:18 PM
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Based on Frantik's detective work, your bike is an 87. Nice bike.
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...1#post13211833
1985
Silver / navy blue
Red / Silver
1986
Red/white
Grey/white
1987
Yellow/white (master)
Pink/yellow ("Miami Vice") (expert)
Peach/white (expert)
1988
Yellow/white fade
Red/white fade
Seafoam green/white fade (expert)
Purple smoke fade ("Purple Haze") (master)
1989
Grey marble fade (master)
Black (expert)
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...1#post13211833
1985
Silver / navy blue
Red / Silver
1986
Red/white
Grey/white
1987
Yellow/white (master)
Pink/yellow ("Miami Vice") (expert)
Peach/white (expert)
1988
Yellow/white fade
Red/white fade
Seafoam green/white fade (expert)
Purple smoke fade ("Purple Haze") (master)
1989
Grey marble fade (master)
Black (expert)
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Cool!
I hope you're enjoying yourself!
I hope you're enjoying yourself!
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