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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 07:58 AM
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Posted By fleslider

Anytime ! good to confirm that there is a...

Anytime !

good to confirm that there is a 1.5 degree frame geometry change in 1989!

now I’m just missing 1972,75,76, 80,81,82 catalogs .
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 08:35 AM
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Posted By fleslider

Hey All IronGents! and Gals. I just uploaded...

Hey All IronGents! and Gals.

I just uploaded the 1978,1988 and 1989 Catalogs to vintagecenturion.com

Heres the catalog covers just for a tease!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 04:11 PM
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Posted By fleslider

Thanks for the heads up, hmm wonder how that...

Thanks for the heads up, hmm wonder how that happened . Its been like that for years. I will get that corrected also as I'm making the others at this time anyways!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-24, 11:16 AM
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Posted By fleslider

Just a FYI, I will be posting the 1988 and 1989...

Just a FYI, I will be posting the 1988 and 1989 Catalogs to the site in the next couple days.

vintagecenturion.com (http://www.vintagecenturion.com)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-23, 10:29 AM
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Posted By fleslider

It is a 87, Only year of that color scheme....

It is a 87, Only year of that color scheme. Centurion used Unicrown forks in on the Experts in 1987 the Master still had a sloping for and in 1988 both Master and Expert have unicrown
you can see...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-23, 10:23 AM
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Posted By fleslider

It is back up but at vintagecenturion.com (was...

It is back up but at vintagecenturion.com (was vintage-centurion.com)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-23, 10:15 AM
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Posted By fleslider

They are a nice ride .. I have put some miles on...

They are a nice ride .. I have put some miles on mine since i got it..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-21, 01:41 PM
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Posted By fleslider

That is probably close enough. seems like usually...

That is probably close enough. seems like usually the top tube was about 1cm shorter than the seat tube, unless your talking 1989 then all bets are off, my 89 Prestige is a 62cm and the top tube is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-21, 12:07 PM
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Posted By fleslider

Where is fleslider anyway . On flesliders site ,...

Where is fleslider anyway . On flesliders site , Vintage Centurion , you will find the specs for a 85' IM here . http://vintage-centurion.com/literature/catalogs/1985_Centurion_Catalog.pdf
The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-21, 12:11 PM
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Posted By fleslider

Agreed the 7 speed Brifters will be easier to...

Agreed the 7 speed Brifters will be easier to learn.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-21, 11:08 AM
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Posted By fleslider

Those are nice bikes, I have one that a guy gave...

Those are nice bikes, I have one that a guy gave me like yours that's a early 84 model as it has the 83 headbadge and downtube logo. then the steer tube is gold not silver like you see in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-21, 01:18 PM
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Posted By fleslider

thats way to much for a mid 70's LeMans it looks...

thats way to much for a mid 70's LeMans it looks like. not actually a touring bike.. or in Centurion's case a Pro-Tour.

Although the frame looks to be in great shape the rest of the bike would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-21, 05:55 PM
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Posted By fleslider

I think you are right, seen pics of pretty much...

I think you are right, seen pics of pretty much every other Centurion model, but never the 86 Prestige!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-21, 01:14 PM
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Posted By fleslider

Awesome, Thanks seypat Now will someone...

Awesome, Thanks seypat

Now will someone find a 1986 Prestige please! lol
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-21, 11:29 PM
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Posted By fleslider

Congratulations, Welcome to the Prestige club! I...

Congratulations, Welcome to the Prestige club! I would like to post a few pictures of the Prestige, some nice drive side pics and some frame detail pics....ohh and a nice close up shot of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-21, 11:14 PM
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Posted By fleslider

Centurion had two Touring bikes although they...

Centurion had two Touring bikes although they were last made in 1984 , but they were pretty nice in my opinion, and apparently Gary Fisher liked them also...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-21, 03:18 PM
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Posted By fleslider

Now back to IM talk... err Prestige talk. I know...

Now back to IM talk... err Prestige talk. I know not a IM...

Finished mostly my 1989 Prestige 62cm Frame and almost all original componentry. It rides like a dream!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-21, 03:01 PM
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Posted By fleslider

If anyone is looking for a 54'ish cm 1989...

If anyone is looking for a 54'ish cm 1989 Prestige heres one in Northern California looks rough but mostly original
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-21, 12:48 PM
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Posted By fleslider

Page 388, Post your 88's! ...

Page 388, Post your 88's!

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-21, 02:51 PM
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Posted By fleslider

Its called Iris/Silver in the catalog.. beautiful...

Its called Iris/Silver in the catalog.. beautiful color!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-21, 10:34 AM
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Posted By fleslider

Page 387...Post your 87's! ...

Page 387...Post your 87's!

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-21, 10:29 AM
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Posted By fleslider

My 85 was also updated to Aero Levers they were...

My 85 was also updated to Aero Levers they were Aero Gran Compe's they should be non Aero Shimano 600 levers (which it will be going back to) the rear derailleur was also changed to a 600 tricolor....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-21, 05:36 PM
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Posted By fleslider

looks to be a early Comp TA, with the 83 Graphics...

looks to be a early Comp TA, with the 83 Graphics and gold color headtube.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-21, 05:22 PM
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Posted By fleslider

oops i made page 386, ok lets see those 1986 IM's!

oops i made page 386, ok lets see those 1986 IM's!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-21, 11:31 AM
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Posted By fleslider

Continuing the page 385. My 85 is still in...

Continuing the page 385.

My 85 is still in pieces, but here is as received image of it. it came from the Original owner who also had the 85 Catalog on the site.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-21, 05:18 PM
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Posted By fleslider

Nice Score! It also looks like the stem has...

Nice Score!

It also looks like the stem has been replaced at sometime, with that height of the stem it appears it may be a Nitto Technomic.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-20, 10:43 AM
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Posted By fleslider

i think its the lighting, its a standard 600 SIS...

i think its the lighting, its a standard 600 SIS rear derailleur. RD-6208. The 1985 had 6207 with a dark anodized outer plate that just read "Shimano 600"
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-20, 05:23 PM
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Posted By fleslider

Thanks seypat I will update it with that as a...

Thanks seypat I will update it with that as a possible Original component. given it had a Sugino Mighty cranks it seems plausible that it was original .
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-20, 05:20 PM
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Posted By fleslider

My guess would be a date stamp for the dropouts ....

My guess would be a date stamp for the dropouts . looks like it says "JK".. or is that some kind of Joke...Just Kidding!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-20, 01:51 PM
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Posted By fleslider

I was hoping you had found another difference...

I was hoping you had found another difference with the frames, we have found some differences they are minute changes but a difference none the less. seypat MV is a different animal . The fork is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-20, 01:10 PM
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Posted By fleslider

I am curious what do you see different with the...

I am curious what do you see different with the Dropout? i am looking at my Expert and Masters and not seeing a difference between them. Seypat's MV yes, has some differences on the Dropouts to the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-20, 08:59 PM
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Posted By fleslider

yup brake reach and have to find a wheel narrow...

yup brake reach and have to find a wheel narrow enough to fit in the frames, not to mention maybe cranks will hit the ground on turns..etc
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-20, 06:28 PM
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Posted By fleslider

You know, I never measured that prestige i was...

You know, I never measured that prestige i was just going off what the previous owner claimed it was. either way it was to small for me I will have to measure it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-20, 05:36 PM
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Posted By fleslider

how about a 89 Prestige RT? i think its a 56

how about a 89 Prestige RT? i think its a 56
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-20, 10:52 PM
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Posted By fleslider

so the Master IM's came out to welcome the new...

so the Master IM's came out to welcome the new addition to the family. Its to small for me but not sure what im gonna do with it. but hey its a 1989 Prestige!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-20, 11:40 AM
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Posted By fleslider

They are original , the 1986 Catalog specs them...

They are original , the 1986 Catalog specs them both ways either the Dia Compe's or the Shimano 600.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-20, 08:14 PM
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Posted By fleslider

:thumb: The Carbon is looking good Tony!

:thumb: The Carbon is looking good Tony!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-20, 03:29 PM
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Posted By fleslider

Welcome back Doc!

Welcome back Doc!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-20, 11:57 AM
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Posted By fleslider

They are not as common as the later ones. but...

They are not as common as the later ones. but some of us have them. here is my Titanium Silver 1985 (as received , in queue for rebuild) ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-20, 02:15 PM
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Posted By fleslider

I wish i could go but unfortunately i cant. I do...

I wish i could go but unfortunately i cant. I do have one request if everyone that goes is ok with it. I would like to ask that someone takes a picture of all the Centurions that are in the group in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-20, 12:12 PM
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Posted By fleslider

Nice score Tom, that 87 looks to be in great...

Nice score Tom, that 87 looks to be in great shape! A set of Deore (XT) thumbies would be perfect for it !
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-20, 09:37 AM
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Posted By fleslider

totally agree bike is ruined, even looks like...

totally agree bike is ruined, even looks like they painted the seatstay also. mismatched wheels, not how a Prestige should be treated
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-20, 11:42 PM
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Posted By fleslider

:thumb: yup its a 1985. Although the Seatube and...

:thumb: yup its a 1985. Although the Seatube and Headtube have been painted it should be Silver not that Charcoal grey

you can find the catalog here...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-20, 10:30 PM
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Posted By fleslider

My 87 Expert had a 13-24 and the 87 Master had a...

My 87 Expert had a 13-24 and the 87 Master had a 7 Speed Cassette.. the 88 Master didnt have wheels so neither one is original. so cant really help in the Master dept...

Still watching out for the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-20, 11:44 AM
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Posted By fleslider

that would the infamous IronGent RobbieTunes

that would the infamous IronGent RobbieTunes
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-20, 10:44 PM
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Posted By fleslider

If i recall back then i had a 1988 Catalog, it...

If i recall back then i had a 1988 Catalog, it was the same style cover as the 1987 but it was white not black... but not that i have it anymore . but yes i do believe there are 88 and 89 catalogs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-20, 10:57 AM
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Posted By fleslider

Good Day to the IronGents and Ironladies, i...

Good Day to the IronGents and Ironladies, i figured i would post a note to say that I have just posted a new scan of the 1987 Catalog. its a higher resolution scan so now you can read the text and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-20, 12:22 PM
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Posted By fleslider

The only 58 i have is a 1985 Ironman. might have...

The only 58 i have is a 1985 Ironman. might have a line on a 87 MV ironman.

I would prefer to keep the 89 master original.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-20, 10:40 AM
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Posted By fleslider

That is such a beautiful color. 60cm huh? Do i...

That is such a beautiful color. 60cm huh? Do i need another IM?

N0D5223
N0D5036
these are pretty close together , with TMar's deciphering its a late feb 1990 build
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-20, 10:42 PM
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Posted By fleslider

Nice and a 60cm to boot! Thats interesting...

Nice and a 60cm to boot!

Thats interesting that its from Kentucky, this will be the first one that was not in CA or TX.

I also would be interested in seeing the Serial Number..
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