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09-25-15, 06:55 AM
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OK, I like the chrome socks, but to me a 'touring bike' has more than just ten speeds - or am I counting incorrectly? And no rear rack mounting capability? No bottle cage mounts? Cottered crankset??? Non aero (much less Brifters) levers???
These things (to me at least) scream that this is a mid- to late-'70s bike, and not a 'new' much less a 2005-model.
These things (to me at least) scream that this is a mid- to late-'70s bike, and not a 'new' much less a 2005-model.
It must be a fundamental law of the universe that no matter how nice something is, you can always find someone on the internet to complain about it.
09-25-15, 07:56 AM
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My post was NOT meant as a complaint about the bike itself. My point was this admittedly nice looking bike is hardly an example of what we would consider a touring bike.
09-25-15, 08:05 AM
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If you're going to have a "touring" bike- after... say 1983- it's about a longer wheelbase length, bottle and rack braze ons, cantilever brakes, and wide range gearing to include really low gears.
That bike has a HUGE top end and no low gearing, it has no rear rack braze ons. But it is a beautiful bike with a really nice component selection. It looks to have a decent wheelbase length and cantilever brakes, but it doesn't fit the modern template of a "touring" bike.
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09-25-15, 08:43 AM
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I'm well aware of what constitutes a true touring bike. I was simply responding to John D Thompson's post about TOEI frames with one I thought was particularly nice.
I'd also like to point out a statement I made in the first post:
I'd also like to point out a statement I made in the first post:
09-27-15, 11:05 AM
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76' Centurion Pro-Tour
IMG_20150926_171031497 by Chris Wilson, on FlickrThis is probably my favorite bike as of late.
This was a Craigslist find, it came with the T.A. chainset.
55 ish "French Fit"
Phil hubs, Sun CR18 hoops, Pasela 32mm tires.
Brooks Saddle and bar tape.
Dia-Comp brakes.
Nitto Bars and stem
T.A. Chainset, and T.A. BB.
Suntour Cyclone Mechs, shifters and freewheel.
Fenders bought, just have been too lazy to install....
Cheers,
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09-27-15, 12:46 PM
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The photo isn't showing up for me, but looking at the other pictures in your Flickr album, it looks like an awesome bike. I like the braze on studs for the center-pull brakes.
How does it ride?
How does it ride?
09-27-15, 01:46 PM
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09-27-15, 02:08 PM
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Chris - I'll see your Pro-Tour, and I'll raise you one! Here is my Pro-Tour (looks to be the same year and size). Congrats on having such good taste in bikes!
09-27-15, 02:26 PM
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11-09-15, 07:12 PM
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1985 Bridgestone T700. Under a month but already 300+ miles together. One of those bikes where you get on and the miles start rolling under the tires. It wants to go one way and not stop which seems to be everything you would want in a tourer. In excellent shape, funny how an object can sit unused for decades then realize its purpose in the most satisfying of ways.
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11-09-15, 07:54 PM
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Here's my 1983 Nishiki Seral touring bike. The only parts left from stock are the frame and fork.
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11-09-15, 08:03 PM
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I bought this '94 Bridgestone RB-T a year ago as a retirement present to myself in the hopes of doing a TransAm ride. Always wanted one of the cult Bridgestones and was happy to find this one. It originally sold at a local shop but not the one I worked at. It needed a rear derailleur immediately, but has been ridden since with only a few changes; saddle, racks, fenders, rear-mount kickstand, Conti tires.
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11-09-15, 09:01 PM
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1988 Panasonic Sport-DX, low end bike but its my baby, it was my first road bike so it stays with me. I just sprayed it flat deep forest green, Soma front rack, walmart cooler bag I gutted and waxed into a snack/camera bag, Pasela 38c and Huffy fenders.
a month ago I missed out on a mint Panasonic Touring Deluxe for 50 bucks!
1988 Panasonic Sport-DX by Ryan Silva, on Flickr
2015-11-06_03-06-00 by Ryan Silva, on Flickr
a month ago I missed out on a mint Panasonic Touring Deluxe for 50 bucks!
1988 Panasonic Sport-DX by Ryan Silva, on Flickr2015-11-06_03-06-00 by Ryan Silva, on Flickr
11-09-15, 09:10 PM
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11-09-15, 10:12 PM
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Here's another Centurion Pro Tour with the coveted centerpull frame posts (needs some TLC):
Kid in the back ain't very impressed. Yoots these days...
Then again, a Schwinnger is always good (80's Schwin Super Sport SP)
Kid in the back ain't very impressed. Yoots these days...
Then again, a Schwinnger is always good (80's Schwin Super Sport SP)
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11-10-15, 06:23 AM
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All of those Pro Tours...my goodness. Some beautiful bikes in this thread.
Here's my 1988 Fuji Saratoga on break during the Civil War Century. Little Round Top of Gettysburg fame is in the background.
Here's my 1988 Fuji Saratoga on break during the Civil War Century. Little Round Top of Gettysburg fame is in the background.
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11-10-15, 08:30 AM
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1988 Panasonic Sport-DX, low end bike but its my baby, it was my first road bike so it stays with me. I just sprayed it flat deep forest green, Soma front rack, walmart cooler bag I gutted and waxed into a snack/camera bag, Pasela 38c and Huffy fenders.
a month ago I missed out on a mint Panasonic Touring Deluxe for 50 bucks!
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1988 Panasonic Sport-DX by Ryan Silva, on Flickr
2015-11-06_03-06-00 by Ryan Silva, on Flickr
a month ago I missed out on a mint Panasonic Touring Deluxe for 50 bucks!
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1988 Panasonic Sport-DX by Ryan Silva, on Flickr2015-11-06_03-06-00 by Ryan Silva, on Flickr
11-10-15, 10:53 AM
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11-10-15, 01:01 PM
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1985 Bridgestone T700. Under a month but already 300+ miles together. One of those bikes where you get on and the miles start rolling under the tires. It wants to go one way and not stop which seems to be everything you would want in a tourer. In excellent shape, funny how an object can sit unused for decades then realize its purpose in the most satisfying of ways.
That is a beautiful bike!!!
Another thing I don't understand is how someone can sell off a bike that rides so sublimely because "I don't tour."
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11-10-15, 01:42 PM
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1970's Centurion Pro Tours, unite!
Here's a snap from tonight of my 1977 silver model, heavily modified, in front of the 19th century fireplace in the apartment I just bought and moved into last week.
Now with an 8-speed cassette hybrid-type rear wheel, dynamo front hub, 700c rims, mid-end Shimano MTB RD, city tread reflective sidewall tires. I think this year I'll experiment with brifters...
One set of downtube waterbottle bosses, no provisions for mounting the upper stays of a rear rack, front of the fork crown is not drilled... Still one of the nicest bikes I've ever ridden. It's hard to believe she's only been with me for 5 years!
Here's a snap from tonight of my 1977 silver model, heavily modified, in front of the 19th century fireplace in the apartment I just bought and moved into last week.
Now with an 8-speed cassette hybrid-type rear wheel, dynamo front hub, 700c rims, mid-end Shimano MTB RD, city tread reflective sidewall tires. I think this year I'll experiment with brifters...
One set of downtube waterbottle bosses, no provisions for mounting the upper stays of a rear rack, front of the fork crown is not drilled... Still one of the nicest bikes I've ever ridden. It's hard to believe she's only been with me for 5 years!