89 Centurion Ironman Master - current build
07-17-09 | 08:31 PM
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89 Centurion Ironman Master - current build
I recently sought some advice from Centurion-knowledgeable folks here regarding my '89 Ironman Master, and thanks again to them for the help. Got everything all back together a few days ago and have been out for a few rides on it already - and love it. Feels so light and flickable, lots of fun.
Upgrades include the Nitto 83 seatpost, Mavic Open Sport rims/DT Swiss spokes and new-to-me Shimano 600 hubs, 6-speed FW to 7-speed FH conversion, and various other bits...
Also swapped the original 42T small ring for a 39T... 'cos I'm getting old.
Upgrades include the Nitto 83 seatpost, Mavic Open Sport rims/DT Swiss spokes and new-to-me Shimano 600 hubs, 6-speed FW to 7-speed FH conversion, and various other bits...
Also swapped the original 42T small ring for a 39T... 'cos I'm getting old.
07-18-09 | 06:01 AM
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Why does everyone else's Ironman have nice looking paint and I got stuck with salmon and yellow?
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You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
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You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
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07-18-09 | 06:54 AM
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Great looking Master. You'll soon experience strangers picking it up and going "wow, that's pretty light." Still my favorite Ironman.
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07-18-09 | 02:04 PM
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What, sandblast and paint?
I keep telling you Robbie, you really don't want this bike. Note the road rash on the rear stays and fork.
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I keep telling you Robbie, you really don't want this bike. Note the road rash on the rear stays and fork.
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You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
(looking for a picture and not seeing it? Thank the Photobucket fiasco.PM me and I'll link it up.)
You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
(looking for a picture and not seeing it? Thank the Photobucket fiasco.PM me and I'll link it up.)
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07-18-09 | 03:16 PM
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07-18-09 | 06:04 PM
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07-18-09 | 06:10 PM
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07-18-09 | 07:33 PM
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Find me a 56cm in something a little more subdued and it's yours. Otherwise it's going to get painted in the same colors as my Miyata 512.
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You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
(looking for a picture and not seeing it? Thank the Photobucket fiasco.PM me and I'll link it up.)
You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
(looking for a picture and not seeing it? Thank the Photobucket fiasco.PM me and I'll link it up.)
07-20-09 | 05:43 AM
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