Originally Posted by
jholtz
I just got a positive ID on the mystery bike from the shop that sold it back in 1980. Its a Sakae Pro 4000, their highest model. The woman I talked with actually used to ride the exact same bike. She thought it was original except for the 105 derailer in front and maybe the back wheel. Anybody know any 5 footers looking for a bike?
Jason
That's ironic because I was just going to ask you if there was any actual evidence to support it being a Centurion other than the serial number. There's no brand logos or head badge and that serial number code can be found on other brands. The seat cluster and fork crown doesn't match a Centurion Professional. The frame style is the same as a Centurion Semi-Pro, but it had chrome stay caps and used Pro versus Professional.
BTW for the purposes of accuracy during sale, the serial number indicates a 1981 model, not 1980, and it's a Sekai, not a Sakae.