Hey everyone,

this is the first time I write here. Must say I’m really impressed by all the knowledge you’ve accumulated on Centurion vintage bikes. It’s been very helpful in my own work of trying to identify my bike.

My bicycle has been repainted. It was bought second hand in Sweden, and so for a long time I didn’t even know what brand it was, until the frame paint started coming off revealing the centurion logo on the seat tube.

Thanks to this forum and you guys, I’ve been able to identify that the bicycle has a danish frame number...

WAK 1744 5 C

...according to which the frame was produced/imported to Denmark in 1987.


As far as I can tell it still has the original Dia Compte brakes, Sakae SA crank and Sun Tour gears.

The threads on the back of the frame for what I think was a rear carrier indicates it is likely one of the more budget/less sporty models, maybe accordo or RS?


I’m no expert, but I believe it’s a steel
frame that weighs approximately 10-12 kg.

Here’s the thing though. When I look through the catalogues and pictures of 1987 centurion bikes, i can’t seem to find a model that has, like mine does, the centurion brand name written
on the seat tube of the frame. The only model I’ve come across that has that particular trait is the carbon frame model, which I’m pretty sure it’s not because I guess I would be able to
see the fibers.

Unfortunately I’m not allowed to post
pictures for you to see since I’ve not yet written 10 posts?

I would be very thankful if you have any idea about which centurion model this might be.

I absolutely love the bike, still runs like a Swiss clock and a joy to ride.