1976 Centurion Super LeMans Clubman Finished!
04-29-16, 09:33 PM
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1976 Centurion Super LeMans Clubman Finished!
This build is essentially a replica of a '50s British clubman with a few "modern" conveniences like alloy rims and a square taper crankset. The frame, with the chrome socks, fancy-ish lugs and, ahem, crude construction in places
certainly looks the part. The hub is a 1960 AW and works beautifully. Some might question why I built a replica out of a 70s Japanese bike, and it's because the real things are hard to find, often in terrible condition, and/or expensive. Plus this way, I don't have to worry about destroying a piece of history when I ride it. Either way, it's tons of fun
certainly looks the part. The hub is a 1960 AW and works beautifully. Some might question why I built a replica out of a 70s Japanese bike, and it's because the real things are hard to find, often in terrible condition, and/or expensive. Plus this way, I don't have to worry about destroying a piece of history when I ride it. Either way, it's tons of fun
04-29-16, 09:44 PM
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Very pretty; that's a great build.
04-29-16, 09:53 PM
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Well done Sir!!! Beautiful bike!
Cheers,
Chris
Cheers,
Chris
04-30-16, 12:18 AM
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very classy.
is this your third bike? what's its primary use? how is it on seattle's hills?
is this your third bike? what's its primary use? how is it on seattle's hills?
04-30-16, 01:14 AM
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Pretty cool. And yeah, you could go a lot smaller on the chainring for riding around in Seattle.
I gave a similar treatment to my old Lambert, only with an 8-speed IGH (because that's what I had on hand) and a 22 cog on back to balance out the 48 chain ring under the chain guard.
(You need a chain guard, BTW)
I gave a similar treatment to my old Lambert, only with an 8-speed IGH (because that's what I had on hand) and a 22 cog on back to balance out the 48 chain ring under the chain guard.
(You need a chain guard, BTW)
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04-30-16, 06:45 AM
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Very nice build! A 46t ring and a 22t rear cog would greatly improve its climbing capacity.
04-30-16, 08:02 AM
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Like it! The red and white cockpit plays nicely off the Bluemels (and pump) What's the saddle? Looks like a different cut from a Brooks, maybe a Middlemores B89? The saddle bag too, very classic.
04-30-16, 01:21 PM
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That's the meow there, cool kitty. Is that Centurion a little on the heavy side (or, to put a positive spin, "ruggedly built")? What's the planned riding scenario for this one, like a path cruiser, or commuter, or just around the neighborhood to make all the other cats jealous?
04-30-16, 01:40 PM
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As others have noted this is a very attractive build. I would also like to chime in and inquire how it rides in the hills of Seattle.
04-30-16, 06:49 PM
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Thanks for the compliments everyone! I had the fenders and the rest of the build sorta came together around them.
The saddle is a Wrights W3N, good eye, clubman.
I have no idea what the "plan" for it is...probably just going to ride like I would any other bike. Can't comment on how it handles Seattle's hills as I've only done quick, flat neighborhood jaunts so far
I'll find out tomorrow for sure though. I suspect I'm going to be looking for a 46T ring in the used shops before I'm even home!
I did ride a Raleigh Sports around for a while with original gearing and seemed to manage the hills fine.
The saddle is a Wrights W3N, good eye, clubman.
I have no idea what the "plan" for it is...probably just going to ride like I would any other bike. Can't comment on how it handles Seattle's hills as I've only done quick, flat neighborhood jaunts so far
I'll find out tomorrow for sure though. I suspect I'm going to be looking for a 46T ring in the used shops before I'm even home! I did ride a Raleigh Sports around for a while with original gearing and seemed to manage the hills fine.
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05-01-16, 07:51 AM
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I'd appreciate the serial number for my database. TIA.
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