Post your Centurion Ironman.. For the love of 80s paint jobs!
10-10-15, 12:07 PM
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Man, that bike is showroom floor/demonstrator condition! Every time I see a different color, I can't decide on a favorite.
10-10-15, 12:08 PM
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Inside joke, but I assume you've assembled the bike for this one, Pat?
texaspandj, thanks for the offer, and I'll check. I just heard back from him on perhaps letting a friend pick it up for me. I may take you up on that cage or arrange a swap or something. Looks great with the Mavics, by the way. I have a cloth rear disc cover, so 80's it sings Simply Red.....and the box of clips....if you decide to go old school funkytown on the Purple Haze's tri setup.
texaspandj, thanks for the offer, and I'll check. I just heard back from him on perhaps letting a friend pick it up for me. I may take you up on that cage or arrange a swap or something. Looks great with the Mavics, by the way. I have a cloth rear disc cover, so 80's it sings Simply Red.....and the box of clips....if you decide to go old school funkytown on the Purple Haze's tri setup.
10-10-15, 01:45 PM
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Hey RobbieTunes, if you want it it's yours. No swap wanted or accepted.
I have a disc wheel ready and waitin. BTW I had one of those cloth disc wheel covers back in the 80s. It was called a uni-disc as I recall. Later dude.
I have a disc wheel ready and waitin. BTW I had one of those cloth disc wheel covers back in the 80s. It was called a uni-disc as I recall. Later dude.
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10-10-15, 02:30 PM
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Inside joke, but I assume you've assembled the bike for this one, Pat?
I'm sure.......... this might happen to others on here from time to time. So I can't work on them at home. I usually "break" the news to her after I have ridden them in an event. So I have to work on them when I have time at the office. If I get busy it becomes scrambling time right before the event.Now you got me thinking about that Camaro we were oogling at SOTR! I've been getting an itch for a classic car. Good thing I don't have the time or the money.
10-10-15, 02:45 PM
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I know what you mean seypat , I was seriously thinking about this one .Centurion Dave Scott Ironman Road Bike 58 60 cm Light Weight | eBay
The thought was buy it then hide it . And turn it into a veoldrome bike and start riding the drome again . But I have a bike, I need to stay focused on it .
The thought was buy it then hide it . And turn it into a veoldrome bike and start riding the drome again . But I have a bike, I need to stay focused on it .
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10-10-15, 02:47 PM
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[QUOTE=zs3889;18231271]I'm 5'9" and I think 54 cm would fit me perfectly - I'm extremely jealous!! Well, if you're ever letting it go, hit me up! Right now, I'm focusing on getting myself an orange vintage steel bike, road or mountain, which is pretty rare
10-10-15, 06:42 PM
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Hmmm, I have family down by Fort Worth......................
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10-10-15, 06:46 PM
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I thought I saw another grey one last night on a CL while I was wasting time. It was one with the red decals. It wasn't close to me so I didn't bother. I will find it and post it.
10-10-15, 07:23 PM
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I was pretty close to claiming one of those CIM. Just as a donor and resale frame. But I went another way. This one I didn't consider as a donor cause I felt my 88 purple haze deserved at the very least shimano 600. Still this bike is one of my sizes.
Sidenote : I'm only an hour and a half from Dallas but even further in funds.
Centurion Expert Ironman
Sidenote : I'm only an hour and a half from Dallas but even further in funds.
Centurion Expert Ironman
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10-10-15, 07:39 PM
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Nice bike tex, I don't know why the IM's go for so cheap . I would compare one to a Italian racer any day , well save maybe for some panto .
RT got any spare Pannaracers ?
RT got any spare Pannaracers ?
10-10-15, 07:58 PM
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They only had two of those tubular Practice 270's, and I don't have any of the original Panaracer Technova II clinchers, but I know someone who might. I gave him the original tires when I rebuilt his latest Ironman. 700x18, and horrible ride. You'll be re-truing wheels after every ride if you even see a bump.
10-10-15, 08:14 PM
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[QUOTE=markwesti;18233013]Nice bike tex, I don't know why the IM's go for so cheap . I would compare one to a Italian racer any day ,
You know that part where RT says CIM makes you smarter and you know something they don't know. That's what he's talking about. Besides at their current rate of popularity and the "secrets out" you might wanna grab as many as you can afford. Laters
You know that part where RT says CIM makes you smarter and you know something they don't know. That's what he's talking about. Besides at their current rate of popularity and the "secrets out" you might wanna grab as many as you can afford. Laters
10-10-15, 11:46 PM
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IM's rule , thank's RT . Giro's are lookin' good .
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Not in my hands yet, but half-way, I'd say. Road trip in the planning stages for next weekend.
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10-12-15, 01:08 PM
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Nice 1989 Expert, she looks original.
10-12-15, 04:51 PM
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I just placed my order with Velocals for my '86 Miami Vice. Can Robbie or one of you other Don Johnson types confirm these colors on the decals?
Premium Cast 1mil Vinyl
* Letter color (down tube, seat stay, fork): ~White 10
* Downtube C/E Accent color: ~Apple Green 196
* "Dave Scott" letter color: ~White 10
* Down tube I/O accent color: ~Kumquat 74
* Top Tube color for "Ironman": ~Silver Metallic 620
* Shadow color (top tube): ~Lemon 155
* Top tube model name: ~Master (I’m building it up with NOS Ultegra 6400
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* Head badge upper accent color: ~Apple Green 196
* Head Badge lower accent color: ~Kumquat 74
* Background Color for head badge: ~Magenta 773
Premium Cast 1mil Vinyl
* Letter color (down tube, seat stay, fork): ~White 10
* Downtube C/E Accent color: ~Apple Green 196
* "Dave Scott" letter color: ~White 10
* Down tube I/O accent color: ~Kumquat 74
* Top Tube color for "Ironman": ~Silver Metallic 620
* Shadow color (top tube): ~Lemon 155
* Top tube model name: ~Master (I’m building it up with NOS Ultegra 6400
)* Head badge upper accent color: ~Apple Green 196
* Head Badge lower accent color: ~Kumquat 74
* Background Color for head badge: ~Magenta 773
10-12-15, 06:22 PM
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Pretty close to the ones I ordered for an identical application.
That bike is going to be smokin' hot. She's going to want one, you know.
That bike is going to be smokin' hot. She's going to want one, you know.
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10-12-15, 07:50 PM
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Ironman rescue
Yesterday, I was at a dinner in the NE corner of NJ to celebrate dad's 91st. I had scouted on craigslist a neglected mango/violet Centurion IM expert earlier in the day in Tappan NY, about 12 minutes north on 9W from the club we were having dinner at. Brought my allen keys and a flashlight, made a break for the seller's house right after birthday cake and then headed back to pickup my parents.
I was tempted to lowball, but asking price was low already. Paint is ok. Looking at the tires, chain, and saddle, years of neglect, but the seat post and quill move fine. Except for pedals, I believe all 105 components are there. This tiny bike will be probably be refurbished to pay for the Klein I posted today as well.
While I was getting my Mini S fueled this afternoon, full serve is mandatory in NJ, a silver haired gentleman in a suit spotted the Ironman hanging off the rack in back and came up to compliment me on my fine taste in competition bikes. Turns out he has one that he actually does some triathlons with and is known as the guy with the vintage steel racer. He asked if I wanted to sell him the bike. LOL
I was tempted to lowball, but asking price was low already. Paint is ok. Looking at the tires, chain, and saddle, years of neglect, but the seat post and quill move fine. Except for pedals, I believe all 105 components are there. This tiny bike will be probably be refurbished to pay for the Klein I posted today as well.
While I was getting my Mini S fueled this afternoon, full serve is mandatory in NJ, a silver haired gentleman in a suit spotted the Ironman hanging off the rack in back and came up to compliment me on my fine taste in competition bikes. Turns out he has one that he actually does some triathlons with and is known as the guy with the vintage steel racer. He asked if I wanted to sell him the bike. LOL
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