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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-19, 11:50 PM
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Posted By zs3889

Ah, I meant freewheel not cassette. I've also...

Ah, I meant freewheel not cassette. I've also been working on the drivetrain on my modern bike and got them mixed up. Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-19, 12:56 PM
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Posted By zs3889

Trying to replace the cassette and chain on my 87...

Trying to replace the cassette and chain on my 87 Miami Vice with the original 105 groupset. I thought I'd check in with you folks to see if these will work?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-18, 06:09 PM
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Posted By zs3889

I do, but right now my appointments are filled up...

I do, but right now my appointments are filled up until May. I can provide my agent's contact info if you're interested in setting up a time for my autographs. :lol:

Someone posted this gig at a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-18, 11:04 PM
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Posted By zs3889

Can you spot me and my Miami Vice in this video? ...

Can you spot me and my Miami Vice in this video? :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2p-oCdvQC0:)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-17, 07:32 PM
Replies: 10,541
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Posted By zs3889

I found my first on a local CL but it was a 62 or...

I found my first on a local CL but it was a 62 or 64 cm (i'm 5'9). I put it up on ebay and someone from CA rode his motorcycle all the way to UT to pick it up from me. I believe he is on bikeforum as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-17, 09:36 PM
Replies: 10,541
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Posted By zs3889

Is that a local bike shop? I'm looking for a pink...

Is that a local bike shop? I'm looking for a pink bottle cage to match my MV too!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-17, 02:32 PM
Replies: 10,541
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Posted By zs3889

$35 for a MV Ironman. Lucky son of a b****! ...

$35 for a MV Ironman. Lucky son of a b****!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AyOcQ9upfk
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-17, 11:58 PM
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Posted By zs3889

I've always only had one bottle cage on my Miami...

I've always only had one bottle cage on my Miami Vice, since building it up a year ago. Does anyone here have a matching pink bottle cage sitting around? I'd happily take it off your hand, if you're...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-17, 07:48 PM
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Posted By zs3889

I just reversed the pulleys and the noise is...

I just reversed the pulleys and the noise is still there. Already greased the pulleys and lubed the chain.

I'm guessing next step would be a new chain (current chain only has less than 1000...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-17, 05:10 PM
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Posted By zs3889

I just looked at the pulleys and they are...

I just looked at the pulleys and they are properly placed (guide and tension). Are these pulley directional? If so, having them installed in the wrong direction might be causing the noise.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-17, 04:30 PM
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Posted By zs3889

That was the first thing I did. I cleaned and...

That was the first thing I did. I cleaned and greased the pulleys, and installed both back accordingly. It didn't help with the noise. I also adjusted the B screw so that the pulley is not rubbing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-17, 02:59 PM
Replies: 10,541
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Posted By zs3889

Any idea what's causing this noise on my 87 MV...

Any idea what's causing this noise on my 87 MV Ironmna? It's been driving me nuts. Sounds like it's coming from the pulleys. I cleaned the pulleys and greased them but that didn't help. The pulleys...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-17, 11:41 PM
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Posted By zs3889

For anyone who lives in the area...(not mine) ...

For anyone who lives in the area...(not mine)

https://ventura.craigslist.org/bik/d/centurion-ironman-dave-scott/6298801158.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-17, 10:33 AM
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Posted By zs3889

I may be interested if you're selling it!

I may be interested if you're selling it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-17, 10:30 AM
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Posted By zs3889

Are those the original Wobler wheels?

Are those the original Wobler wheels?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-17, 10:12 PM
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Posted By zs3889

That's great looking bike! Can't beat that at...

That's great looking bike! Can't beat that at $200.

Speaking of Comp TA, I picked up an 84 Comp TA at a gear swap organized by a local bike shop today. It was $100 and I couldn't pass it up. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-17, 09:03 PM
Replies: 10,541
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Posted By zs3889

I agree! That's why I never considered going the...

I agree! That's why I never considered going the white bar tape, saddle, and cable route. But boy, they do look good before everything got dirty. I think I'm going to stick with black tires!

I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-17, 08:55 PM
Replies: 10,541
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Posted By zs3889

Thanks for getting her out of the storage! That's...

Thanks for getting her out of the storage! That's my first road bike ever, albeit it was merely 3 years ago when I started this whole biking thing.

If you're replacing the original 6-speed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-17, 10:18 AM
Replies: 10,541
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Posted By zs3889

Thanks for all the suggestion. Here's a photo...

Thanks for all the suggestion. Here's a photo from my 10 mile ride after work yesterday (wish I had more time for a longer ride!). It's missing a pink bottle cage so if anyone has one for sale, I'd...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-17, 01:19 PM
Replies: 10,541
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Posted By zs3889

markwesti, thanks for the idea! I have thought...

markwesti, thanks for the idea! I have thought about using similar product, but will these products dissolve the grease inside of the freewheel?


texaspandj, thanks! I guess I'll just stick...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-17, 07:57 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,552,636
Posted By zs3889

A couple questions: I'm shopping for new...

A couple questions:

I'm shopping for new tires to mount on my 87 Ironman and I'm hoping to go with something wider than 23 for a more comfortable ride. Will 28 work on these Ironman or should I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-17, 11:17 AM
Replies: 10,541
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Posted By zs3889

Any idea if 700x28 tires will fit on the 87...

Any idea if 700x28 tires will fit on the 87 Experts? I run 700x23 right now and I'm hoping to get either 25 or 28 for a smoother ride.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-16, 11:00 PM
Replies: 10,541
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Posted By zs3889

Nicely done! Nice touch on the water bottle too.

Nicely done! Nice touch on the water bottle too.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-16, 10:35 PM
Replies: 10,541
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Posted By zs3889

Thanks! Couldn't have done it without this...

Thanks! Couldn't have done it without this thread. The levers are the original Shimano BL-1050 levers and the Ironman logo has few dings, which I can live with at the moment.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-16, 08:14 PM
Replies: 10,541
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Posted By zs3889

Another update on my first ever project! It's...

Another update on my first ever project! It's been 3 months since I last posted so you may not even remember. I got the bike up and riding in July and have been riding it with just friction shifting....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-16, 07:50 PM
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Posted By zs3889

That looks incredibly clean!

That looks incredibly clean!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-16, 04:18 PM
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Posted By zs3889

Another quick update! I was determined to finish...

Another quick update! I was determined to finish up the build yesterday so I can ride it to work today. Well, I stayed up until 2 am last night working on the bike and was able to get it 90% done....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-16, 10:13 AM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,552,636
Posted By zs3889

It's all coming together! I have been busy with...

It's all coming together! I have been busy with work lately so it's taking longer than I had anticipated. I brought the wheels to a local bike shop to get them trued and was hoping to get the hubs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-16, 05:35 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,552,636
Posted By zs3889

For sale in SLC, UT (not mine) - 1986 Centurion...

For sale in SLC, UT (not mine) - 1986 Centurion Ironman in excellent condition (http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=40677097&cat=409&lpid=2&search=&ad_cid=17)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-16, 09:25 PM
Replies: 10,541
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Posted By zs3889

Hi all, I'm getting closer to completing my Miami...

Hi all, I'm getting closer to completing my Miami Vice build! I'm still looking to buy a stem, a freewheel, and a chain. I have hunted down these items and would like your help to look over them and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-16, 09:49 AM
Replies: 10,541
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Posted By zs3889

Thanks for all your amazing responses and offers!...

Thanks for all your amazing responses and offers! I actually posted some photos on here when I first got the frame but never had the spare time to really sit down and build it up.




I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-16, 11:39 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,552,636
Posted By zs3889

I bought 56 cm Miami Vice frameset off ebay quite...

I bought 56 cm Miami Vice frameset off ebay quite a while ago and it has been sitting in my room ever since. I'm finally finding some spare time and starting to build it up with the Shimano 105...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-15, 11:14 PM
Replies: 10,541
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Posted By zs3889

You just did. Miami Vice is the best color scheme...

You just did. Miami Vice is the best color scheme because I just bought one.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-15, 11:09 PM
Replies: 10,541
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Posted By zs3889

That's good to know! Climate change man. The UV...

That's good to know! Climate change man. The UV intensity wasn't so strong 30 years ago! ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-15, 04:55 PM
Replies: 10,541
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Posted By zs3889

I also noticed something when I was assembling...

I also noticed something when I was assembling the forks to the frame. It came with a headset but it's missing the 'ring' or 'cover' shown in the picture below. Is there any way I can just purchase...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-15, 04:51 PM
Replies: 10,541
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Posted By zs3889

Yeah, it's a 56 cm and the dimensions are very...

Yeah, it's a 56 cm and the dimensions are very similar to the Trek. The reach is too long with a 110 mm reach stem and that's why I'm looking for a shorter reach stem. 60-80 mm reach should do the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-15, 10:17 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,552,636
Posted By zs3889

Some of you may know, I scored an 56 cm Miami...

Some of you may know, I scored an 56 cm Miami Vice frame (BB, headset) on ebay and was excited to see it arrived at my doorstep. The decals are almost perfect on one side but not so much on the other...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-15, 12:03 AM
Replies: 10,541
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Posted By zs3889

I remember that frame not being in the best...

I remember that frame not being in the best shape. Did you do any kind of touch up on the frame?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-15, 07:47 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,552,636
Posted By zs3889

My favorite Ironman on here is probably the 89...

My favorite Ironman on here is probably the 89 Expert, and if not mistaken, owned by oddjob2. This one is right up there! What a beauty!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-15, 04:54 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,552,636
Posted By zs3889

Good call! The downtube shifter mount seems to be...

Good call! The downtube shifter mount seems to be further away from the letter "N" on the Vice compared to the 87 Expert.

I'm 5'9" so hopefully I'll be able to make the Vice work for me! Looking...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-15, 03:56 PM
Replies: 10,541
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Posted By zs3889

Another Ironman frame is up for sale on ebay: ...

Another Ironman frame is up for sale on ebay:

Centurion Ironman Expert Frame Fork 53 cm Headset Bracket Seat Post | eBay...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-15, 10:58 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,552,636
Posted By zs3889

I'm 5'9" and currently riding a 51 cm. I just...

I'm 5'9" and currently riding a 51 cm. I just bought a 56 cm Trek 560 in mint condition a couple weeks ago and planning on putting on a short reach stem because the reach is longer than I'd like. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-15, 09:35 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,552,636
Posted By zs3889

Thanks! There are pictures of the frame in that...

Thanks! There are pictures of the frame in that ebay, in case you missed it. But yeah, will certainly take some and post them on here when I receive it.

If you don't mind me asking, what's your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-15, 06:54 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,552,636
Posted By zs3889

Scored this Miami Vice frame on ebay!!! My...

Scored this Miami Vice frame on ebay!!! My patience finally paid off.

Centurion Ironman Expert Frame Fork 55 cm Headset Bracket Seat Post | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/151856705563)

I have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-15, 07:48 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,552,636
Posted By zs3889

I'm 5'9" and I think 54 cm would fit me perfectly...

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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-15, 09:41 PM
Replies: 10,541
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Posted By zs3889

So....Did you win it? :)

So....Did you win it? :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-15, 03:25 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,552,636
Posted By zs3889

Are you the one who bid on it? :D Sorry for...

Are you the one who bid on it? :D Sorry for ruining the party! If the shipping wasn't so high I'd definitely get it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-15, 10:15 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,552,636
Posted By zs3889

Somebody in New Jersey please go grab this!!!! ...

Somebody in New Jersey please go grab this!!!!

Centurion Ironman Expert Vintage Less Than 25 Miles Excellent Condition | eBay...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-15, 09:03 PM
Replies: 10,541
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Posted By zs3889

Cool. I'd like to see it with measurements for...

Cool. I'd like to see it with measurements for the reach is possible. The shortest I have seen are 60 mm so hopefully this is 60 mm or shorter is even better. Send me a pm!

Thanks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-15, 11:05 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,552,636
Posted By zs3889

I'm looking for a short stem like the one on your...

I'm looking for a short stem like the one on your bike. If you're gonna swap the stem out, I'd buy it from you for a reasonable price.



Great bike, great price, wrong place!
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