Post your Centurion Ironman.. For the love of 80s paint jobs!
01-15-19, 09:16 AM
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They bent the TT to make a funny bike.
They cut the DT to make the longer STI cables work.
Then it wasn't funny any more.
Or it could be a divorce.
They cut the DT to make the longer STI cables work.
Then it wasn't funny any more.
Or it could be a divorce.
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01-15-19, 01:57 PM
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Looks like
@texaspandj
has struck with his promise to find the inside diameter and wall thickness of the Expert . Maybe he didn't like findings and gave the top tube a karate chop .
01-15-19, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by markwesti
Looks like
@texaspandj
has struck with his promise to find the inside diameter and wall thickness of the Expert . Maybe he didn't like findings and gave the top tube a karate chop .
01-17-19, 04:02 PM
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01-17-19, 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by rccardr
I suspect someone cut the frame because they couldn't cut the lock...
Shame because there aren't enough appealing parts to salvage for a complete Suntour GPX group. Looks like that bike gradually devolved from a fine Ironman into a neglected beater commuter. The intact frame was probably the most valuable part.
01-17-19, 05:35 PM
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That's a good one Mark. Too bad it's not my size. I need an '85 for a straight. I'm still kicking myself for the '85 54cm you once posted, but it was gone in a few days anyway.
01-18-19, 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by markwesti
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01-21-19, 02:18 PM
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My Classic was recently upgraded curtesy of RT to 7 speed. 13-28 no problem. 28mm GP 4000s no problem. I don't think the 28s slow me down and they sure are comfortable, but when I look down and see them, they feel slow.
01-21-19, 02:43 PM
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Nice shot Classtime and nice 86' too .
01-21-19, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by markwesti
01-21-19, 03:16 PM
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1984 Comp TA
I'll get some crank dust caps soon. Odd size, odd build. 53.3 x 55.2, and it fits great.
I have a custom build that is 53x56, and that fits great, too.
Suntour GPX hubs, laced to Performance (not the store) M21 tubular polished rims.
Shimano 6200 friction shifting on the older-type bosses.
Suntour Superbe Pro crankset, FD, RD. Shimano 600AX calipers, DiaCompe levers.
Nitto Young stem/B115-420 bars, SR Laprade seatpost, Selle Italia SL saddle.
Bottom bracket is a Maeda Industries with a 113 6200 spindle swapped in.
Tires are Panaracer Practice 270 (TPI) from REI's garage sale ($5/each).
Only heavy part is the BB and the 13-28 7sp Suntour freewheel.
I have a custom build that is 53x56, and that fits great, too.
Suntour GPX hubs, laced to Performance (not the store) M21 tubular polished rims.
Shimano 6200 friction shifting on the older-type bosses.
Suntour Superbe Pro crankset, FD, RD. Shimano 600AX calipers, DiaCompe levers.
Nitto Young stem/B115-420 bars, SR Laprade seatpost, Selle Italia SL saddle.
Bottom bracket is a Maeda Industries with a 113 6200 spindle swapped in.
Tires are Panaracer Practice 270 (TPI) from REI's garage sale ($5/each).
Only heavy part is the BB and the 13-28 7sp Suntour freewheel.
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01-21-19, 03:35 PM
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I forget
@fleslider
what is your size ? RT over the top ! OK now , see you can keep a secret . I didn't see that one coming .
01-21-19, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Classtime
My Classic was recently upgraded curtesy of RT to 7 speed. 13-28 no problem. 28mm GP 4000s no problem. I don't think the 28s slow me down and they sure are comfortable, but when I look down and see them, they feel slow.
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01-21-19, 03:42 PM
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Well while we are on a roll , (pun intended) . Here is the RT sponsored 84' Comp TA with it's new Newbaum's bar tape and super gummy Rustines . Plus I scored a set of Shimano EX 600 levers .
IMG_0189 by mark westi, on Flickr
IMG_0190 by mark westi, on Flickr
IMG_0189 by mark westi, on Flickr
IMG_0190 by mark westi, on Flickr
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01-21-19, 03:44 PM
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Yours was what made me do it.
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01-21-19, 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by fleslider
Not my size, but really like the build except for the big chainring.
Tilt those bars forward a little, not much; add some normal rings (silver), and that thing would be sliced bread.
Glad it's not my size, or I'd be running an inside straight on ol' Tex.
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01-21-19, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by markwesti
I forget
@fleslider
what is your size ? RT over the top ! OK now , see you can keep a secret . I didn't see that one coming .
01-21-19, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by RobbieTunes
+1.
Tilt those bars forward a little, not much; add some normal rings (silver), and that thing would be sliced bread.
Glad it's not my size, or I'd be running an inside straight on ol' Tex.
Tilt those bars forward a little, not much; add some normal rings (silver), and that thing would be sliced bread.
Glad it's not my size, or I'd be running an inside straight on ol' Tex.
totally agree
01-21-19, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by RobbieTunes
I'll get some crank dust caps soon. Odd size, odd build. 53.3 x 55.2, and it fits great.
I have a custom build that is 53x56, and that fits great, too.
Suntour GPX hubs, laced to Performance (not the store) M21 tubular polished rims.
Shimano 6200 friction shifting on the older-type bosses.
Suntour Superbe Pro crankset, FD, RD. Shimano 600AX calipers, DiaCompe levers.
Nitto Young stem/B115-420 bars, SR Laprade seatpost, Selle Italia SL saddle.
Bottom bracket is a Maeda Industries with a 113 6200 spindle swapped in.
Tires are Panaracer Practice 270 (TPI) from REI's garage sale ($5/each).
Only heavy part is the BB and the 13-28 7sp Suntour freewheel.
I have a custom build that is 53x56, and that fits great, too.
Suntour GPX hubs, laced to Performance (not the store) M21 tubular polished rims.
Shimano 6200 friction shifting on the older-type bosses.
Suntour Superbe Pro crankset, FD, RD. Shimano 600AX calipers, DiaCompe levers.
Nitto Young stem/B115-420 bars, SR Laprade seatpost, Selle Italia SL saddle.
Bottom bracket is a Maeda Industries with a 113 6200 spindle swapped in.
Tires are Panaracer Practice 270 (TPI) from REI's garage sale ($5/each).
Only heavy part is the BB and the 13-28 7sp Suntour freewheel.
Is that a early 84 or late 83 SN, curious as it has the 1983 downtube logo and headbadge. unlike Mark's that has 84-85 graphics
01-21-19, 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by RobbieTunes
I'll get some crank dust caps soon. Odd size, odd build. 53.3 x 55.2, and it fits great.
I have a custom build that is 53x56, and that fits great, too.
Suntour GPX hubs, laced to Performance (not the store) M21 tubular polished rims.
Shimano 6200 friction shifting on the older-type bosses.
Suntour Superbe Pro crankset, FD, RD. Shimano 600AX calipers, DiaCompe levers.
Nitto Young stem/B115-420 bars, SR Laprade seatpost, Selle Italia SL saddle.
Bottom bracket is a Maeda Industries with a 113 6200 spindle swapped in.
Tires are Panaracer Practice 270 (TPI) from REI's garage sale ($5/each).
Only heavy part is the BB and the 13-28 7sp Suntour freewheel.
I have a custom build that is 53x56, and that fits great, too.
Suntour GPX hubs, laced to Performance (not the store) M21 tubular polished rims.
Shimano 6200 friction shifting on the older-type bosses.
Suntour Superbe Pro crankset, FD, RD. Shimano 600AX calipers, DiaCompe levers.
Nitto Young stem/B115-420 bars, SR Laprade seatpost, Selle Italia SL saddle.
Bottom bracket is a Maeda Industries with a 113 6200 spindle swapped in.
Tires are Panaracer Practice 270 (TPI) from REI's garage sale ($5/each).
Only heavy part is the BB and the 13-28 7sp Suntour freewheel.
01-21-19, 08:11 PM
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Not really that odd of a size. More of a sport tourer geometry. Both of my 54 bikes have about the same dimensions. One is French. The other is the cousin of your Compe TA. I would agree the fit is great for our body builds.
01-21-19, 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by markwesti
Well while we are on a roll , (pun intended) . Here is the RT sponsored 84' Comp TA with it's new Newbaum's bar tape and super gummy Rustines . Plus I scored a set of Shimano EX 600 levers .
IMG_0189 by mark westi, on Flickr
IMG_0190 by mark westi, on Flickr
IMG_0189 by mark westi, on Flickr
IMG_0190 by mark westi, on Flickr
01-21-19, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by seypat
OOH, OOH, OOH, pretty and shiny! Is that this year's SOTR bike?
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01-21-19, 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by RobbieTunes
Not with a 52/42 front!
Very, very pretty Comp T/A, Robbie.
Kinda surprised you used those brakes again. Figure out how to make them work properly?
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