1981 Centurion Semi-Pro
06-28-20 | 01:05 PM
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1981 Centurion Semi-Pro
Another Craigslist find this morning. A 1981 Semi-Pro; generally very good condition and mostly original. Stem, bars, brakes and pedals seem to be the only replacement pieces.
Although it’s my size, I may try to source missing original parts, rebuild bearings, and send this off to my nephew. Love that Cobalt Blue color with the chrome accents!
Although it’s my size, I may try to source missing original parts, rebuild bearings, and send this off to my nephew. Love that Cobalt Blue color with the chrome accents!
06-28-20 | 01:24 PM
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From: Alta California
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yet another very nice find on your part!
thanks very much for posting it.
recall that some of these were reported to be Miyata products; shall look forward to reading what the experts have to state...
those aero arrestor operators certainly do look out of place on there
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yet another very nice find on your part!
thanks very much for posting it.
recall that some of these were reported to be Miyata products; shall look forward to reading what the experts have to state...
those aero arrestor operators certainly do look out of place on there
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06-28-20 | 05:49 PM
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Bikes: Miyata 618 GT, Marinoni, Kestral 200, Soma double cross 2002 Trek 5200, KHS Flite, Koga Miyata, Schwinn Spitfire 5, Mondia Special, Univega Alpina, Miyata team Ti, Santa Cruz Highball, Waterford rs11
06-28-20 | 06:02 PM
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From: Oakland, CA
Bikes: centurion cinelli equipe, look hinault 753, Zunow z-1, 83 stumpy sport
one of the prettiest bikes in existence: all chrome frame with that dark blue paint almost translucent makes it sparkle and shine through- and the pin-striping..
06-28-20 | 06:08 PM
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Bikes: Miyata 618 GT, Marinoni, Kestral 200, Soma double cross 2002 Trek 5200, KHS Flite, Koga Miyata, Schwinn Spitfire 5, Mondia Special, Univega Alpina, Miyata team Ti, Santa Cruz Highball, Waterford rs11
06-28-20 | 06:28 PM
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Bikes: centurion cinelli equipe, look hinault 753, Zunow z-1, 83 stumpy sport
06-28-20 | 06:38 PM
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It looks like it has been ridden a bit, but not abused. The back story on this is that it belonged to the sellers father-in-law who bought it in Southern California while he was in Los Angeles helping to prepare for the summer Olympics being held there in 1984. I always enjoy finding out about the history connected to a bike.
06-28-20 | 11:06 PM
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Bikes: A green one, "Ragleigh," or something.
Extremely pretty! 
That crank is just nuts.
That crank is just nuts.
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● 1971 Grandis SL ● 1972 Lambert Grand Prix frankenbike ● 1972 Raleigh Super Course fixie ● 1973 Nishiki Semi-Pro ● 1979 Motobecane Grand Jubile ●1980 Apollo "Legnano" ● 1984 Peugeot Vagabond ● 1985 Shogun Prairie Breaker ● 1986 Merckx Super Corsa ● 1987 Schwinn Tempo ● 1988 Schwinn Voyageur ● 1989 Bottechia Team ADR replica ● 1990 Cannondale ST600 ● 1993 Technium RT600 ● 1996 Kona Lava Dome ●
