OK, I have searched and read through a number of threads about Centurion bikes and this forum seems to be the most common area for them.

OK, I have been looking for a roadish bike for a while and I made a contact today who may be willing to get rid of his as it doesn't get any use. So, I am doing a bit of research on it to see what I can find, as I haven't seen the bike yet.

OK, the details I have are...
-Centurion frame - frame is steel but still lightweight
-Technicall a triathlon bike but good for road
-About 8 years old
-All campy gear, including brakes, crank, pedals etc.
-Mavic and Ambrosie wheels (may not be original)
-Has clipless pedals

Now, from what I have read, the 'classic' Centurions were made in Japan but stopped being made by that name in about 1990. So, what type of bike is this? Is there anywhere that you know of I can get some more information on it? I suppose this would mean it may not be a 'classic' either?

The only possible explanation I have found is that it may be one of the German of Danish brands, but I doubt it as the current models from these are using Shimano rather than campy (but the may have changed them since). I also tend to find that if a company exports that tend to have a website in English.

Help is very much appreciated.

My guess is that it's a "Dave Scott Ironman" model, and that "About 8 years old" is off by about a decade.


"Classic" Centurions were made post-1980... maybe up to 1990 or so?

Agree-Most likely a Centurion Dave Scott Ironman model but check it out, just possible it might be one of the Cinelli-Centurions, which would be even better if the price is reasonable.

The Centurion Ironman was advertised as a tri bike but it didn't have the steep ST angles todays have, more like current road bikes, I think 73.5o. I had an '86 I bought new - just sold it in the last year. Good bike. And if it's the WSI brand of Centurion & has Columbus SL tubing, you've got a real find - the 1984 Cinelli/Centurion mentioned by ollo ollo.

To be sure, we'll need pics. If it's a WSI Centurion, it's pre-1990. Their triathlon bicycles were the various Ironman models (1985-1989) and the Comp TA (1984). None used Campagnolo. The Centurion Cinelli Eqipe (1985) did use Campagnolo, but only for the derailleurs and it was not a triathlon model.

If you can't get pics, get the serial number. If its a WSI Centurion, I can identify the year and possibly the model.

T-Mar, Are all Comp TA 1984?

-gas

One thing that did change in the Ironman ('85-'90) period was the geometry. My '86 had a 59cm ST (all c-c) with a 56.5cm TT. I also had two I acquired as frames, an '88 and an '89. Both of these had 57cm ST with 58cm TT. I'm not sure what the angles were on the later frames, but they didn't appear much if any steeper. I liked and kept my '86 longer. My real peeve with the later models was the fork. From '85 to maybe '87 it had a very nice sloping crown. The later models had an ugly slope-shouldered Tig welded thing. I replaced 'em on both frames, and still have the ugly ones in my basement that anyone can have for the price of boxing and shipping.