Centurion Super LeMans year of fabrication?
11-13-18 | 05:54 PM
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From: Cleveland, Ohio
Centurion Super LeMans year of fabrication?
Got this bike cheap, 20$
s.n. N8L7535.
Suntour derailleurs with bar end shifters, Dia Compe brakes, Araya rims 27".
Double butted Tange Hi Tensile steel frame.
The badge is metal, not a sticker.
interested in the year of fabrication.
s.n. N8L7535.
Suntour derailleurs with bar end shifters, Dia Compe brakes, Araya rims 27".
Double butted Tange Hi Tensile steel frame.
The badge is metal, not a sticker.
interested in the year of fabrication.
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1992 Torelli Nitro Express; 1974 Raleigh Professional, Bridgestone XO-2
11-13-18 | 10:31 PM
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From: Fort Collins, CO
Bikes: 1974 Paramount ~ 1974 Raleigh Pro ~ 1977 Pro-Tour ~ 1978 TX900 ~ IronMan 85,87:E/M,88:M/Pro,89:E ~ 98 Peugeot Festina Replica
Nice Super Lemans, the SN denotes it was built in 1978 for the 1979 Model year. so a 1979 model. here's a link to the Catalog
11-15-18 | 08:22 PM
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Bikes: Vintage Japanese Bicycles, Tange, Ishiwata, Kuwahara
The iconic big "C" head badge appeared on Centurion bikes from their beginning in the 70's until around 1984 - 1985. After that, the Centurion head badge logo was painted on. The late 80's paint schemes also became much crazier. By the late 80's Centurion bikes all looked like they were on an acid trip. The best "C" headbadge bikes were made in the early 80's. Look for Centurion Comp T/A and Elite models. These bikes should bear "Champion" by Tange tube set stickers. Bikes should weigh in between 21.5 to 24 lbs.
