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From: Take a deep breath, and ask--What would Sheldon do?
Bikes: Nishiki Nut! International, Pro, Olympic 12, Sport mixte, and others too numerous to mention.
Here's my contribution:
Centurion LeMans Mixte 12 speed
Serial Number N0M0214
Tubing?
Fork?
RD--SunTour VX GT
FD--SunTour VX
Suntour Power Shifters
Hub--Suzue (Sat. No. 5?)
Front and Rear Brakes--Dia Compe 558(?)
Cranks--Sugino 165 Forged Japan J-9
Rims--Araya 27 1 1/4 inch w/o
Handlebar--Sakae Road Champion
Saddle--? some quilted thing that may or may not be original, but says "nylon material" on underside
Seatpost--?
Tires--IRC High Racer Nylon
Freewheel--SunTour "Perfect" "WF"
Headset--?
Stem--SR (Sakae?)
Color is pearl with purple outline around lugs, and purple and blue pinstriping.
Headbadge is round riveted "Centurion Bicycle Works".
Sticker at bottom of seattube claims "Made in Japan".
Also has brown cotton tape on handlebars, and "Bluemel's Popular Fenders".
I can't find any stickers indicating type of steel.
Did I leave out any important details? My understanding of the Centurion serial numbers would indicate that this is from 1980?
East Hill