Yet another Ironman Expert...
09-06-11, 05:41 PM
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Yet another Ironman Expert...
Behold my latest build, courtesy of RobbieTunes:
Thanks for the swap, dude. I just don't look good in fuscia! lol
Build info:
Frame: 1988 Centurion Ironman Expert, 56 cm, Tange #1 tubing
Shifters: Ultegra 10-speed
Crankset: TruVativ Elita triple
Pedals: Speedplay Zero
Brakes: Shimano 105
Wheelset: Shimano WHR-550
Tires: Continental GP4000s Chili, 700x23
Saddle: Specialized Alias
FD: Shimano 105 triple
RD: Shimano Tiagra
Bars: Nitto 42 cm
Stem: Nitto 100mm
Seatpost: Sakae Laprade (thanks, Tomio)
Thanks for the swap, dude. I just don't look good in fuscia! lol
Build info:
Frame: 1988 Centurion Ironman Expert, 56 cm, Tange #1 tubing
Shifters: Ultegra 10-speed
Crankset: TruVativ Elita triple
Pedals: Speedplay Zero
Brakes: Shimano 105
Wheelset: Shimano WHR-550
Tires: Continental GP4000s Chili, 700x23
Saddle: Specialized Alias
FD: Shimano 105 triple
RD: Shimano Tiagra
Bars: Nitto 42 cm
Stem: Nitto 100mm
Seatpost: Sakae Laprade (thanks, Tomio)
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09-06-11, 06:31 PM
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Let me be first, (just happened that way), to say.....coool.
That is great, and so much better than it was with me. It has everything: speed, versatility, range, looks, lugs, and it's an Ironman.
Home Run, horatio!
That is great, and so much better than it was with me. It has everything: speed, versatility, range, looks, lugs, and it's an Ironman.
Home Run, horatio!
09-06-11, 06:42 PM
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the seat looks low though... haha
nice bike man, love that color and the polished crankset looks good on it!
nice bike man, love that color and the polished crankset looks good on it!
09-06-11, 06:42 PM
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Nice Ironman, I too am looking to make an Ironman swap a 57 for a 54 or 53. I'm in the swap game. Thanks.
09-06-11, 06:58 PM
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BTW, the seat isn't low - the bars are high! lol
Part of the price of aging, I guess. That, and a less flexible back! Even as is, it's still more of a stretch than I'm used to. Had a nice 35-mile ride Saturday. Looking forward to pushing 50+ as time allows.
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09-06-11, 07:01 PM
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I'm not so sure about that, Robbie. It looked good with those Ventos, too!
Thanks for the compliments, though.
Thanks for the compliments, though.
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09-06-11, 07:37 PM
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Nice look!
09-06-11, 07:48 PM
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I agree. Would you believe one of my "grail" bikes is a Red & White Ironman? lol
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09-06-11, 09:42 PM
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i've only ever seen 2 in toronto, i guess these are more common in the states
09-10-11, 07:24 PM
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I actually got one of the nicest Ironman frames I've ever had from Canada, a black '89 Expert, very clean, from an E. Toma via eBay.
I was able to send one back, an '85 in grey/grey, to a messenger in Montreal....
...he rode it one winter, made a cross bike out of it, and eventually killed it somehow.
09-10-11, 08:06 PM
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That's a great bike. I just got a red & white expert--can't wait to build it up and experience what everyone's raving about.
09-10-11, 10:01 PM
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Beautiful bike horatio. I love modern componentry with classic frames.
Red and white is the way to go!! =]
Btw Robbie, I just ordered a Testor's red enamel paint pen! Can't wait to touch it up =D
Btw Robbie, I just ordered a Testor's red enamel paint pen! Can't wait to touch it up =D
09-10-11, 11:37 PM
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Behold my latest build, courtesy of RobbieTunes:
Thanks for the swap, dude. I just don't look good in fuscia! lol
Build info:
Frame: 1988 Centurion Ironman Expert, 56 cm, Tange #1 tubing
Shifters: Ultegra 10-speed
Crankset: TruVativ Elita triple
Pedals: Speedplay Zero
Brakes: Shimano 105
Wheelset: Shimano WHR-550
Tires: Continental GP4000s Chili, 700x23
Saddle: Specialized Alias
FD: Shimano 105 triple
RD: Shimano Tiagra
Bars: Nitto 42 cm
Stem: Nitto 100mm
Seatpost: Unknown, alloy (thanks, Tomito)
Thanks for the swap, dude. I just don't look good in fuscia! lol
Build info:
Frame: 1988 Centurion Ironman Expert, 56 cm, Tange #1 tubing
Shifters: Ultegra 10-speed
Crankset: TruVativ Elita triple
Pedals: Speedplay Zero
Brakes: Shimano 105
Wheelset: Shimano WHR-550
Tires: Continental GP4000s Chili, 700x23
Saddle: Specialized Alias
FD: Shimano 105 triple
RD: Shimano Tiagra
Bars: Nitto 42 cm
Stem: Nitto 100mm
Seatpost: Unknown, alloy (thanks, Tomito)
Glad to see my seatpost put to good use! Where did that stem go?
09-11-11, 05:50 AM
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Saving the stem for another project.
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09-11-11, 06:13 AM
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Seems you have a penchant for green. I do like the look of your Ironman Master.
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09-11-11, 10:32 AM
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Be sure to update us on the build. Does that mean Robbie finally got a true 56cm frame?
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