Post your Centurion Ironman.. For the love of 80s paint jobs!
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There is a 1987 Expert near me for $125. I know nothing about these bikes but I do occasionally check out this thread.
The only thing I don't like is the unicrown fork..........but given the love these bikes seem to garner, perhaps that is an aesthetic I can overlook.
The only thing I don't like is the unicrown fork..........but given the love these bikes seem to garner, perhaps that is an aesthetic I can overlook.
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There is a 1987 Expert near me for $125. I know nothing about these bikes but I do occasionally check out this thread.
The only thing I don't like is the unicrown fork..........but given the love these bikes seem to garner, perhaps that is an aesthetic I can overlook.
The only thing I don't like is the unicrown fork..........but given the love these bikes seem to garner, perhaps that is an aesthetic I can overlook.
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10-30-18, 07:53 PM
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There is a 1987 Expert near me for $125. I know nothing about these bikes but I do occasionally check out this thread.
The only thing I don't like is the unicrown fork..........but given the love these bikes seem to garner, perhaps that is an aesthetic I can overlook.
The only thing I don't like is the unicrown fork..........but given the love these bikes seem to garner, perhaps that is an aesthetic I can overlook.
https://boulderbicycle.bike/bicycle-f...us-chrome.html
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10-30-18, 08:35 PM
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@Pemetic2006 I get it about the forks. Personally I think the Ironmans appeal is hindered by the uni forks, mostly because that style was used on department store bikes.
FYI the '85, '86, and '87 master Ironman had the better forks. I've thought about changing forks on my '87 expert and '89 master but, how would I match the color, frame-forks.
But it's good to know that the uni forks on some of the Ironman doesn't affect handling. Also you could heed Markwesti advice.
FYI the '85, '86, and '87 master Ironman had the better forks. I've thought about changing forks on my '87 expert and '89 master but, how would I match the color, frame-forks.
But it's good to know that the uni forks on some of the Ironman doesn't affect handling. Also you could heed Markwesti advice.
10-30-18, 09:27 PM
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@fleslider Did you ask who else was sponsored by Centurion? Dave Scott, Mike Pigg, and Michellie Jones. Those were the only ones I know of who were Top Tier Triathletes. Perhaps some more second tier however, I don't remember any.
There were a lot riding Zunow bikes for a short time. The Puntous twins, Rick Wells, Wolfgang Deitreich, Rob Mackle, and more I can't think of right now.
There were a lot riding Zunow bikes for a short time. The Puntous twins, Rick Wells, Wolfgang Deitreich, Rob Mackle, and more I can't think of right now.
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@RobbieTunes... @texaspandj.....and @markwesti
Thanks for the advice. Waiting to hear back from the seller on the size (difficult to tell from the 1 picture they posted). If it's my size I just may take a look and see how it goes.
I'd likely just keep the fork to keep the bike original.
Glad to hear the 87 has one of the better forks.
Thanks for the advice. Waiting to hear back from the seller on the size (difficult to tell from the 1 picture they posted). If it's my size I just may take a look and see how it goes.
I'd likely just keep the fork to keep the bike original.
Glad to hear the 87 has one of the better forks.
10-31-18, 06:58 AM
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@RobbieTunes... @texaspandj.....and @markwesti
Thanks for the advice. Waiting to hear back from the seller on the size (difficult to tell from the 1 picture they posted). If it's my size I just may take a look and see how it goes.
I'd likely just keep the fork to keep the bike original.
Glad to hear the 87 has one of the better forks.
Thanks for the advice. Waiting to hear back from the seller on the size (difficult to tell from the 1 picture they posted). If it's my size I just may take a look and see how it goes.
I'd likely just keep the fork to keep the bike original.
Glad to hear the 87 has one of the better forks.
Maybe the original forks aren't "better" but IMO they are more aesthetically pleasing.
10-31-18, 07:10 AM
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https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/i...2520Bike&mdf=1
Not sure if this works......I'm on my phone and having difficulty.
It's on FB Marketplace. I searched "centurion" in Scranton.
Not sure if this works......I'm on my phone and having difficulty.
It's on FB Marketplace. I searched "centurion" in Scranton.
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I think he meant that the forks on the Master version of the Ironman had the nicer forks. If the one you're looking at is an Expert, then it's got the unicrown fork.
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https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/i...2520Bike&mdf=1
Not sure if this works......I'm on my phone and having difficulty.
It's on FB Marketplace. I searched "centurion" in Scranton.
Not sure if this works......I'm on my phone and having difficulty.
It's on FB Marketplace. I searched "centurion" in Scranton.
10-31-18, 08:15 AM
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A couple of 58s are sitting on the DC CL. Price is a little steep. The big ones are showing up everywhere.
A 61 on the Philly CL.
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/...735180965.html
A 61 on the Philly CL.
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/...735180965.html
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A couple of 58s are sitting on the DC CL. Price is a little steep. The big ones are showing up everywhere.
A 61 on the Philly CL.
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/...735180965.html
A 61 on the Philly CL.
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/...735180965.html
What do think about Expert vs Tempo?
10-31-18, 08:26 AM
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I have an 86 Red/White 56cm that I bought/saved from the local CL. I use it as a loaner bike for prospective cyclists/triathletes. It's in riding condition, not showroom condition. We will keep looking for you. If one can't be found, you can have that one for what I paid for it.
10-31-18, 08:31 AM
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Big MV IM in Medford NJ. looks to be at least a 60cm.
https://southjersey.craigslist.org/b...717379995.html
https://southjersey.craigslist.org/b...717379995.html
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Wrong person to ask. I don't have any experience with Tempos or any Schwinns for that matter. (Other than the one I looked at over the weekend) For some unknown reason, I have a negative bias towards Schwinns and Raleighs. Put Bianchi and Peugeot on that list as well. I can't explain it. No reasons whatsoever, but the bias is there. The person to ask would be rccardr. I think he has some experience with both. He might be along to answer your question because of the mention.
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