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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-19, 07:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,037
Posted By cdmurphy

It's probably one of the German market models. ...

It's probably one of the German market models. They put "Centurion" on the top tubes of many models. From what I can see, it looks to be late 70s to early 80s. Maybe '79 to '82??
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-19, 07:57 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,602
Posted By cdmurphy

On the contrary, the consensus seems to be that...

On the contrary, the consensus seems to be that the frame was damaged by a run-in with a garage door frame. The only question was "is it safe to ride?"

I think it probably is, as steel is quite...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-19, 01:14 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,141
Posted By cdmurphy

Can you fit 28mm tires on there? Your butt will...

Can you fit 28mm tires on there? Your butt will thank you, and you won't be giving up any speed.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-31-19, 05:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,318
Posted By cdmurphy

I had a 73 Miyata Pro a few years ago - you can...

I had a 73 Miyata Pro a few years ago - you can see the Flickr album here: https://flic.kr/s/aHskAmgBJo

Mine was aquired as a frame set, so most of the parts are just closely period correct. Most...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-19, 12:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 463
Posted By cdmurphy

I believe those are Dia-Compe, from right around...

I believe those are Dia-Compe, from right around 1975-76. Those came stock on the 1975~76 Centurion Semi-Pros, but they switched to tacky black plastic clips by 1977.

Every once-in-a-while they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-19, 11:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 820
Posted By cdmurphy

It saves the manufacturer a couple of minutes and...

It saves the manufacturer a couple of minutes and $$ in not having to cope any of the tubes. The only real downside is carrying around a couple of grams of extra steel where it isn't strictly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-19, 06:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,471
Posted By cdmurphy

I would suggest buying a Centurion Pro Tour. ...

I would suggest buying a Centurion Pro Tour. It's the only logical way out of your currently dangerous N-1 condition. :-) Plus, they're sweet bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-19, 06:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 726
Posted By cdmurphy

Yes, the 6 speed MF-6208 and MF-7400 are...

Yes, the 6 speed MF-6208 and MF-7400 are identical from a functional point of view. I think the cogs may have had a different (nicer) finish on the Dura Ace model, but they're the same beyond that. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-19, 11:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,735
Posted By cdmurphy

You can still upload photos to an album here, and...

You can still upload photos to an album here, and other posters can put them in the thread for you.

Just from your description, I suspect your bike is pretty low-end. Probably rides fine, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-19, 03:05 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,701
Posted By cdmurphy

t1k - You can certainly trim the Eagle pads. ...

t1k - You can certainly trim the Eagle pads. There is a steel shank that will probably be exposed if you take of more than about 1/4". Just use a hacksaw or dremel to cut them. Otherwise there are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-19, 10:53 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,701
Posted By cdmurphy

For smooth post canti brakes, there are a lot of...

For smooth post canti brakes, there are a lot of options. Easiest would probably be the Kool Stop Eagle 2. Personally, I would use the black compound, rather than salmon. Salmon is great for the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-19, 10:36 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,701
Posted By cdmurphy

Well, bike fit is kind of a can of worms. A lot...

Well, bike fit is kind of a can of worms. A lot depends on how you are riding, i.e. high output racing calls for a more forward position, where you can use your legs to provide upward force to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-19, 01:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,589
Posted By cdmurphy

Those were pretty decent, upper end Japanese...

Those were pretty decent, upper end Japanese bikes. The only slight knock on them is the fork is hi tensile steel, rather than full cr-mo like the highest end offerings. It would make a very nice...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-19, 09:43 PM
Replies: 21,711
Views: 3,063,658
Posted By cdmurphy

Good for you! Just about everyone here started...

Good for you! Just about everyone here started small at one point.

If you're just getting started, you might want to get a quick bike fitting, just to make sure your saddle is in the ballpark. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-19, 10:08 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,701
Posted By cdmurphy

54cm is probably a bit small for an "average" 5'...

54cm is probably a bit small for an "average" 5' 10" male. But, there is a large range of acceptable fit, especially if you go to extremes like extra long stems. For example, I'm 5' 11", but with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-19, 10:16 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,500
Posted By cdmurphy

I forgot to add, I've got a set of Speedplay...

I forgot to add, I've got a set of Speedplay pedals and cleats / shoes too. They're wonderful for actual riding, being comfortable and easy to clip into. I just can't get over how horrible they are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-19, 10:11 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,500
Posted By cdmurphy

I don't mind toe clips and straps, but prefer...

I don't mind toe clips and straps, but prefer walkable mountain bike cleats / pedals for longer rides. Lots of folks love Shimano SPD, but I've been pretty happy with MKS's version of the Time ATAC...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-19, 08:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,973
Posted By cdmurphy

I try to keep them out of sight from my wife :D ...

I try to keep them out of sight from my wife :D

She seems to think they count toward N-1. :notamused:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-19, 03:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,054
Posted By cdmurphy

I think it's a Panasonic something or other. See...

I think it's a Panasonic something or other. See this headbadge from Velobase:
http://velobase.com/VeloImages/Headbadges/A2E94764-B253-447E-836F-0C3DAE132E25.jpeg

It's the right shape, and has a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-19, 10:31 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 12,314
Posted By cdmurphy

I hesitate to step into this (but I will anyway...

I hesitate to step into this (but I will anyway :-). I've been self employed for 95% of my adult life, as has my father. What you learn in a hurry, is that pricing doesn't have much to do with "you",...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-19, 10:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,823
Posted By cdmurphy

Very true. The condition of any old saddle...

Very true. The condition of any old saddle depends on both the initial leather quality (thickness, location on the hide, quality of tanning), as well as how it was treated / stored in the decades...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-19, 11:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,823
Posted By cdmurphy

As others have said, it's not dead yet. (But...

As others have said, it's not dead yet. (But probably has one foot in the grave.) As leather dries and ages, the fibers become brittle, and as you have found can break, leading to cracks. This...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-19, 03:35 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,300
Posted By cdmurphy

Um.... ...

Um.... https://www.freedomfoldingbikes.com/brooks-team-pro-mens-maroon-chrome-steel.html

Third link when googling for "Brooks Pro Maroon" :-)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-19, 10:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,300
Posted By cdmurphy

They don't appear to offer Maroon as a standard...

They don't appear to offer Maroon as a standard color, but the Brooks site does show a B17 in "Red". From quick web search, their "Team Pro Classic" was also available in Maroon at one point, with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-19, 02:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,126
Posted By cdmurphy

Zefal still makes their HPx pumps. Still ugly,...

Zefal still makes their HPx pumps. Still ugly, still bulletproof.

I've heard them described as cockroaches - they're everywhere, ugly, and hard to kill 😁

I got to use mine a couple of times on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-19, 11:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,649
Posted By cdmurphy

You probably can. Zefal sells a rebuild kit for...

You probably can. Zefal sells a rebuild kit for their newer HPx. They're available directly from France, or some times on eBay. There have been a few iterations of the hard plastic pusher, and soft...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-25-19, 09:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,606
Posted By cdmurphy

They're a very close knock-off of the Campagnolo...

They're a very close knock-off of the Campagnolo Record hubs, along with the first generation Dura Ace hubs.

I've got several sets of them in wheels for my Centurion Semi Pros. They're great,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-25-19, 08:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,292
Posted By cdmurphy

The rims themselves? Almost nothing. AVA were...

The rims themselves? Almost nothing. AVA were kind of soft, and were budget rims. Unless they're NOS, figure $20 bucks in most markets.

If they're full wheels, with Campagnolo hubs, then maybe...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-10-19, 08:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,062
Posted By cdmurphy

I haven't seen any of his frames in person, but...

I haven't seen any of his frames in person, but he's tried hawking one or two of his frames on the local Craigslist here in San Diego for quite a while. ... Not to be too harsh, but I wasn't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-19, 02:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,126
Posted By cdmurphy

Those are basically the same levers as their...

Those are basically the same levers as their older MA-140 (1st Gen dura ace.). They're modeled after, and are almost identical to the Weinmann and Dia Compe 144 levers. Modern Cane Creek hoods for...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-26-19, 11:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,938
Posted By cdmurphy

Without pictures it's a guess. Around here (San...

Without pictures it's a guess. Around here (San Diego), I'd figure $50-80 for the frame + fork, or $100-$150 for the whole bike. (Almost certainly much less than the sum of the parts. Seems like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-19, 02:18 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,127,388
Posted By cdmurphy

I think they mean the taps themselves when they...

I think they mean the taps themselves when they say "Dental Knife". They have teeth ("dental"), and they cut ("knife"). It seems they were listing common uses for the bottom bracket tap: 1)Damage...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-19, 08:55 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 13,801
Posted By cdmurphy

The market for vintage bikes does seem markedly...

The market for vintage bikes does seem markedly softer in the last few years. The current "price" or "value" of a bike is the intersection of what a willing seller and a willing buyer can agree to....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-19, 11:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,193
Posted By cdmurphy

Welcome! The 10 post thing is to deter drive by...

Welcome! The 10 post thing is to deter drive by spamming - it's annoying, but does a good job. Just go to the introductions forum and say hi to 9 more folks.

As for your bike, it's likely one of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-19, 06:48 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 13,900
Posted By cdmurphy

They'll look better once you get some dirt on...

They'll look better once you get some dirt on them :-). Also, if Veloflex tubulars don't look right, the correct fix is to change the bike until they do. :-)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-19, 09:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,137
Posted By cdmurphy

I think PX-10s of this vintage had a riveted...

I think PX-10s of this vintage had a riveted plaque on the bottom bracket for the serial number. Any signs of two rivet holes on the bottom bracket? About 1.5" apart?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-19, 10:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,933
Posted By cdmurphy

There were a few high quality mixtes available in...

There were a few high quality mixtes available in the mid 80s from Univega and Centurion. I had a ~83 Univega Viva Touring mixte that was double butted crmo + crmo fork. Still not super lightweight,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-19, 07:34 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,109
Posted By cdmurphy

I'm kind of a light nerd - I have several hub...

I'm kind of a light nerd - I have several hub dynamos, and a whole box full of various lithium ion rechargable front and rear lights. While a hub dynamo is the best setup from an ease of use /...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-19, 11:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,025
Posted By cdmurphy

Maybe, but a lot depends on the dropout geometry...

Maybe, but a lot depends on the dropout geometry and freewheel width / spacing. I've gotten the regular "S" Cyclones to work with a 28t freewheel, but just barely. Another bike maxed out at 26t. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-19, 03:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,025
Posted By cdmurphy

I don't think you will have any luck with the...

I don't think you will have any luck with the vx-luxe to cyclone gt change over. The Cyclone gt cage is shared with the vx gt, as well as the suntour BL gt. Where you get into trouble is the main...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-19, 12:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,563
Posted By cdmurphy

Well.... The intersection of "Cheap tires" and...

Well.... The intersection of "Cheap tires" and "Corvette tires" is probably pretty small. ;-) I don't think anyone is claiming expensive bike tires are "more" expensive than car tires, just that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-19, 10:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,563
Posted By cdmurphy

I certainly understand your reluctance to spend...

I certainly understand your reluctance to spend more on tires than the bike. That being said, it's probably worth it, at least for your main rider. Old tires get stiffer, and harder, long before...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-19, 05:37 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,779
Posted By cdmurphy

Univega (Miyata built) offered a double butted...

Univega (Miyata built) offered a double butted mixte Grand Turismo in 82 or 83. I think Centurion had a LeMans or Super LeMans mixte at about the same time with at least double butted crmo main...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-19, 03:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,414
Posted By cdmurphy

Yeah, those were from my files. I can probably...

Yeah, those were from my files. I can probably whip up the necessary "Pro-Tour" file for you to send him. He was great to work with.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-19, 03:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,414
Posted By cdmurphy

The original decals appear to have been some sort...

The original decals appear to have been some sort of waterslide, like what was used on model kits when we were kids. They are quite fragile, and seem to get rubbed off or otherwise ruined without...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-19, 12:49 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,414
Posted By cdmurphy

Doug - Mine's a '76, but I've seen photos of and...

Doug - Mine's a '76, but I've seen photos of and serial numbers for a few '75 models. A fellow centurion nut in Australia has an early 75 too, but I don't know the serial number. They had a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-19, 11:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,852
Posted By cdmurphy

I've had both, and liked both on various bikes. ...

I've had both, and liked both on various bikes. They're similar, but certainly have some differences. The Shimano shifters have a larger barrel, leading to greater cable travel for a given throw. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-18, 10:41 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,783
Posted By cdmurphy

Not Tsunoda, but Miki. (Centurion Semi Pro, Pro...

Not Tsunoda, but Miki. (Centurion Semi Pro, Pro Tour, some Super Elites, Some of the Specialized Allez, Sequoias, Expeditions, The Sekai 4000 and 5000, some high end Shogun and KHS models.)

Here...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-18, 02:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,652
Posted By cdmurphy

I'm not so sure about that. I've got 2-3 sets of...

I'm not so sure about that. I've got 2-3 sets of mid 70s Sugino Mighty cranks, and mine seem to fit better on modern ISO bottom brackets. On Shimano, they only engage about 2/3 of the internal...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-18, 10:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,630
Posted By cdmurphy

I forgot to mention rims -- There are a number of...

I forgot to mention rims -- There are a number of vintage appropriate rims still being made. On the cheaper end, the Sun CR18 is a popular choice. Not quite period correct, but quite strong and...
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