Thinking of purchasing a Centurion Lemans Super
 

I'm thinking of pulling the trigger on this Centurion Lemans Super. Off-hand, can anyone tell what model year this might be from? (I'm thinking 1975 from comparing photographs online, but I'm not positive.)

Any general thoughts on this model? Anything that I should be watching out for mechanically?

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I think maybe a little bit later, '76 - '78 or so. Either way, it looks to be in good shape, and a pretty small frame size.

The 70's are blurry to me, for more reasons than limited info on bikes.

Turkey levers = mid-late 70's.
Script logo = defintitely 70's.

Otherwise, check on the components.
They'll be a pretty clear indication of the time frame.

Welcome to the nuthouse.

Yes, I hope you are around 5'3" or so.


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Earlier than '76 based on the lettering. I had a 1976 Super LeMans - it had different DT graphics. Cool looking bikes and not terribly common, but kind of a boat anchor on the whole, in case that is relevant.

Weird. I haven't seen the bike in person, but it's allegedly a 21.5" frame according to the seller.

Compared to what I have been riding, I suspect a literal boat anchor would probably be a tad lighter than what I'm used to.

Maybe to the top of the seat. :(


This is probably a 50-52cm seattube

"It is 21.5 inches from center of bottom bracket to seat tube. which is roughly 55 cm. Works well for someone who is 5'10" - 6'0."

Hrm.

Well, at least it won't cost me anything to go look.

No, it won't. I am 5'11" and if I tried to ride that bike my knees would be up around my ears.