Post your Centurion Ironman.. For the love of 80s paint jobs!
11-27-15, 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by DMC707
I've got 2 and am eye-balling another one that will require a bit of a road trip, - I dont know how i get sucked into these little accumulations like i do --- I buy complete bikes with intentions of stripping them for parts to build up some of my old , neglected racing framesets (The tri color 600 and 105 parts on a lot of these Centurions is good stuff for that purpose) - Then i get mesmerized a bit when i put 'em on the stand and if they're in nice shape to begin with, i can't strip 'em down --
Regarding those old Shimano components -- i was giving a buddy a pretty nice Ultegra 9 speed STI group to update his Ironman Master to STI, -- as we got to the brake calipers, - i looked at the mid 80's Shimano 105 forged calipers, - then looked at the newer school Ultegra dual pivots , and i just told him - "Its your move on these, -- the new stuff might work better, but the old stuff is much prettier" --- he left the brakes alone
MAny people would say i'm wasting my time and would be better off with 2 or 3 vintage Colnago's/Cioocc's/MErckx/Moser or whatever than 10 old Cannondales and Centurions collecting dust -- i dont know -- i guess its just easier to build a collection of $300 bikes than $1500 bikes -- i'm a tad OCD as well
Regarding those old Shimano components -- i was giving a buddy a pretty nice Ultegra 9 speed STI group to update his Ironman Master to STI, -- as we got to the brake calipers, - i looked at the mid 80's Shimano 105 forged calipers, - then looked at the newer school Ultegra dual pivots , and i just told him - "Its your move on these, -- the new stuff might work better, but the old stuff is much prettier" --- he left the brakes alone
MAny people would say i'm wasting my time and would be better off with 2 or 3 vintage Colnago's/Cioocc's/MErckx/Moser or whatever than 10 old Cannondales and Centurions collecting dust -- i dont know -- i guess its just easier to build a collection of $300 bikes than $1500 bikes -- i'm a tad OCD as well
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11-29-15, 06:36 PM
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Who was riding their CIM on Shelter Island down in San Diego on the 25th ? I only saw you for a second , but a red and white is hard to miss .
11-29-15, 07:18 PM
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No connection , just surfing CL . I think this is a good deal .https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/bik/5332976772.html
11-29-15, 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by markwesti
Who was riding their CIM on Shelter Island down in San Diego on the 25th ? I only saw you for a second , but a red and white is hard to miss .
That 85 may need some work,but man that paint looks good to me. Haven't seen that cool color on here in a while.
11-29-15, 09:17 PM
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Man if I only had a brain.....I mean 125.00 I've posted this before when it was 250.00 I guess I'm waiting until he gives it away before I make my move.
Vintage Dave Scott Ironman 10 speed
Vintage Dave Scott Ironman 10 speed
11-29-15, 09:34 PM
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nice early examples!
11-30-15, 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by texaspandj
Ok I give up. Who?
That 85 may need some work,but man that paint looks good to me. Haven't seen that cool color on here in a while.
That 85 may need some work,but man that paint looks good to me. Haven't seen that cool color on here in a while.
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/bik/5332976772.html
anyone care to facilitate? I'm diggin' that one. Where is Inland Emprie, anyway?
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11-30-15, 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by RobbieTunes
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https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/bik/5332976772.html
anyone care to facilitate? I'm diggin' that one. Where is Inland Emprie, anyway?
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/bik/5332976772.html
anyone care to facilitate? I'm diggin' that one. Where is Inland Emprie, anyway?
I can see why you're interested. That dang red is nice. I think I'd chrome it up big time. Wish I could help you out captain, but I'm way out in Texas.
11-30-15, 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by RobbieTunes
by the way, we need to reach out to this guy.....
easy to see why
easy to see why
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11-30-15, 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by texaspandj
By the way,What is the difference in weight between that Tange 2 and Tange 1 per frame more or less?
Just get a smaller water bottle, and you're dead even.
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11-30-15, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by RobbieTunes
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https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/bik/5332976772.html
anyone care to facilitate? I'm diggin' that one. Where is Inland Emprie, anyway?
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/bik/5332976772.html
anyone care to facilitate? I'm diggin' that one. Where is Inland Emprie, anyway?
11-30-15, 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by malcala622
I'm about 30 minutes west of inland empire.
Super nice Lemans RS. (as well as your other bikes....)
I may try to contact the seller and see what's up.
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11-30-15, 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by malcala622
I'm about 30 minutes west of inland empire.
11-30-15, 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by RobbieTunes
I may try to contact the seller and see what's up.
Rccardr has a nice one and with that red one you would be right there with him. Do it, do it, do it. Makes me want one. Dang it.
11-30-15, 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by RobbieTunes
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https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/bik/5332976772.html
anyone care to facilitate? I'm diggin' that one. Where is Inland Emprie, anyway?
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/bik/5332976772.html
anyone care to facilitate? I'm diggin' that one. Where is Inland Emprie, anyway?
11-30-15, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by markwesti
Although I like the blood red of the classic , that metallic red/silver is nice . The guy says 86' yet the bike is non aero .
I'll tell you, I never cared for any color scheme CIM more than the classic. But that metallic red looks so freaking cool nowadays.
11-30-15, 10:09 PM
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Not the greatest photo, but how does it look? Had some issues getting it all built up, but it's finally done. Still need to swap over her pedals and adjust her seat.
BTW, 28mm tires fit just fine.
BTW, 28mm tires fit just fine.
11-30-15, 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Jaredn
Not the greatest photo, but how does it look? Had some issues getting it all built up, but it's finally done. Still need to swap over her pedals and adjust her seat.
BTW, 28mm tires fit just fine.
BTW, 28mm tires fit just fine.
What does your GF think about it?
11-30-15, 10:47 PM
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My Brother is in the Inland Empire IE. I may be able to get his help
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Originally Posted by texaspandj
WOW!!! Looks even better than before. This bike just made my top 5 CIM list.
What does your GF think about it?
What does your GF think about it?
I just wish I could have made the all-black headsets work ... would have been perfect.
She loves it!
12-01-15, 01:26 AM
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not cheap but a rare 83 turbo for those collecting IM progenitors
1983 Centurion Turbo 3x7 speed road bike, 58cm 58 cm chromed Tange #1
1983 Centurion Turbo 3x7 speed road bike, 58cm 58 cm chromed Tange #1
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5800, straight ace. Very cool.
That will go few places without generating serious discussion.
Carbon cowpokes will be all fussed up.
That is unusual, but such a bonus.
That will go few places without generating serious discussion.
Carbon cowpokes will be all fussed up.
Originally Posted by Jaredn
Not the greatest photo, but how does it look? Had some issues getting it all built up, but it's finally done. Still need to swap over her pedals and adjust her seat.
BTW, 28mm tires fit just fine.
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Originally Posted by RobbieTunes
5800, straight ace. Very cool.
That will go few places without generating serious discussion.
Carbon cowpokes will be all fussed up.
That is unusual, but such a bonus.
That will go few places without generating serious discussion.
Carbon cowpokes will be all fussed up.
That is unusual, but such a bonus.
