Post your Centurion Ironman.. For the love of 80s paint jobs!
07-20-17, 11:22 AM
#3576
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Here's my latest Ironman. I've decided to keep this one, and sell my other one, hopefully to my son.
I'm gonna keep this as original as possible. Actually I'll use aero bars for two races then put ba 115 bars back on it.
The paint is in better shape than my other MV. And the components cleaned up surprisingly well. The wheels look pretty good also. So, perfect candidate to keep stock.
I'm gonna keep this as original as possible. Actually I'll use aero bars for two races then put ba 115 bars back on it.
The paint is in better shape than my other MV. And the components cleaned up surprisingly well. The wheels look pretty good also. So, perfect candidate to keep stock.
07-20-17, 04:54 PM
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Here's my latest Ironman. I've decided to keep this one, and sell my other one, hopefully to my son.
I'm gonna keep this as original as possible. Actually I'll use aero bars for two races then put ba 115 bars back on it.
The paint is in better shape than my other MV. And the components cleaned up surprisingly well. The wheels look pretty good also. So, perfect candidate to keep stock.
I'm gonna keep this as original as possible. Actually I'll use aero bars for two races then put ba 115 bars back on it.
The paint is in better shape than my other MV. And the components cleaned up surprisingly well. The wheels look pretty good also. So, perfect candidate to keep stock.
Sell him 2 and a few to the wife and you can start over again
Ben
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07-20-17, 11:14 PM
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Here's my latest Ironman. I've decided to keep this one, and sell my other one, hopefully to my son.
I'm gonna keep this as original as possible. Actually I'll use aero bars for two races then put ba 115 bars back on it.
The paint is in better shape than my other MV. And the components cleaned up surprisingly well. The wheels look pretty good also. So, perfect candidate to keep stock.
I'm gonna keep this as original as possible. Actually I'll use aero bars for two races then put ba 115 bars back on it.
The paint is in better shape than my other MV. And the components cleaned up surprisingly well. The wheels look pretty good also. So, perfect candidate to keep stock.
keep us posted on the build.
07-21-17, 01:13 PM
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Then I'll be back to only 4 Ironman and hunting the 85.
07-21-17, 01:23 PM
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I have two sons. I'm selling the 54cm Miami Vice to the one that is 2 inches taller than me. I'm selling the 52cm purple rain to my son who is 2 inches shorter than me, btw I'm 5'7". That leaves my most excellent 54cm Smoke on the water frame only with less than 500 miles on it. I'll probably CL , the bay, and possibly upgrade membership and try BF. We'll see.
Then I'll be back to only 4 Ironman and hunting the 85.
Then I'll be back to only 4 Ironman and hunting the 85.
Ben
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07-21-17, 01:25 PM
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Pics of my latest Miami Vice. The before and after. Doh! It's not letting me post another pic. To be continued.
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07-21-17, 07:30 PM
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Just got this yesterday all 600 and not a scratch on it appears all original and little to little use.
It's too big for me but had to buy it because it is soooo clean, gold anodized wheels no brake wear, Rienhault suede turbo saddle etc. etc..
May try to find some one in L.A. with a smaller one.
Regards, Ben
It's too big for me but had to buy it because it is soooo clean, gold anodized wheels no brake wear, Rienhault suede turbo saddle etc. etc..
May try to find some one in L.A. with a smaller one.
Regards, Ben
07-24-17, 08:14 AM
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Finished my first triathlon of 2017 yesterday. With very limited training I still managed to average 21.6 on the short 12 mile bike portion. On the positive side it really motivated me to train.
So as my wife and I are leaving the transition area after the race, her pushing her 86 classic, and me pushing my new 87 Miami Vice with disk wheel, a guy shouts cool Ironman. Can I take a picture? I said sure. And he said "those scott aero bars are cool, you don't know what this means to me".
We continue walking and a younger guy fit and fast enough to be rocking only speedos, said cool bike.
For me personally, my Miami Vice did exactly what it was supposed to do:
1. Get the maximum out of my current limited fitness level.
2. Pass so much Carbon or very New bikes.
3. Get admiration or attention from fellow competitors.
Thanks Ironman.
So as my wife and I are leaving the transition area after the race, her pushing her 86 classic, and me pushing my new 87 Miami Vice with disk wheel, a guy shouts cool Ironman. Can I take a picture? I said sure. And he said "those scott aero bars are cool, you don't know what this means to me".
We continue walking and a younger guy fit and fast enough to be rocking only speedos, said cool bike.
For me personally, my Miami Vice did exactly what it was supposed to do:
1. Get the maximum out of my current limited fitness level.
2. Pass so much Carbon or very New bikes.
3. Get admiration or attention from fellow competitors.
Thanks Ironman.
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07-24-17, 09:15 PM
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kick ass @texaspandj
Its like the Badger says: Its not the bike that wins races.
Its also not the bike that is really the ironman: you are.
Its like the Badger says: Its not the bike that wins races.
Its also not the bike that is really the ironman: you are.
08-02-17, 06:29 AM
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I got a call from my wife last week. Her friends are doing a triathlon and she wants to do it too. She bought a cute wetsuit on her way home and we went for a swim on Saturday. Still excited, she asks me what bike she can use. I point to a Moto GT mixte that I can't seem to get rid of and she says, "That little thing?". I tell her that I can find a frame her size and cannibalize my 6700 city bike. Then I get an Idea: Find a nice IM with that cool paint! Then I get a better idea to do the triathlon with her and find two that match!
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08-02-17, 07:25 AM
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I got a call from my wife last week. Her friends are doing a triathlon and she wants to do it too. She bought a cute wetsuit on her way home and we went for a swim on Saturday. Still excited, she asks me what bike she can use. I point to a Moto GT mixte that I can't seem to get rid of and she says, "That little thing?". I tell her that I can find a frame her size and cannibalize my 6700 city bike. Then I get an Idea: Find a nice IM with that cool paint! Then I get a better idea to do the triathlon with her and find two that match!
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08-02-17, 07:27 AM
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Finished my first triathlon of 2017 yesterday. With very limited training I still managed to average 21.6 on the short 12 mile bike portion. On the positive side it really motivated me to train.
So as my wife and I are leaving the transition area after the race, her pushing her 86 classic, and me pushing my new 87 Miami Vice with disk wheel, a guy shouts cool Ironman. Can I take a picture? I said sure. And he said "those scott aero bars are cool, you don't know what this means to me".
We continue walking and a younger guy fit and fast enough to be rocking only speedos, said cool bike.
For me personally, my Miami Vice did exactly what it was supposed to do:
1. Get the maximum out of my current limited fitness level.
2. Pass so much Carbon or very New bikes.
3. Get admiration or attention from fellow competitors.
Thanks Ironman.
So as my wife and I are leaving the transition area after the race, her pushing her 86 classic, and me pushing my new 87 Miami Vice with disk wheel, a guy shouts cool Ironman. Can I take a picture? I said sure. And he said "those scott aero bars are cool, you don't know what this means to me".
We continue walking and a younger guy fit and fast enough to be rocking only speedos, said cool bike.
For me personally, my Miami Vice did exactly what it was supposed to do:
1. Get the maximum out of my current limited fitness level.
2. Pass so much Carbon or very New bikes.
3. Get admiration or attention from fellow competitors.
Thanks Ironman.
08-02-17, 07:48 AM
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Elegant solution Classtime!
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08-02-17, 07:59 AM
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Cool, his and hers, uh I mean hers and his.
08-02-17, 09:19 AM
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08-02-17, 09:23 AM
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Thanks @RobbietTunes , I have been messing with flicker I'll give imager a try too .
https://www.pedalroom.com/bike/centu...onman-86-31074
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Odd now I can't get flicker to work
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https://i.imgur.com/6BkS5Qy.jpg
https://www.pedalroom.com/bike/centu...onman-86-31074
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Odd now I can't get flicker to work
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/157116216@N07/36165336252/in/dateposted-public/" title="DSCF2463"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4442/36165336252_7018971a33_o.jpg" width="2592" height="1944" alt="DSCF2463"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
https://i.imgur.com/6BkS5Qy.jpg
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08-02-17, 10:01 AM
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Thanks @RobbietTunes , I have been messing with flicker I'll give imager a try too .
https://www.pedalroom.com/bike/centu...onman-86-31074
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/157116216@N07/36290086976/in/dateposted-public/" title="DSCF2260"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4433/36290086976_bbcbfe4f9d_o.jpg" width="2592" height="1944" alt="DSCF2260"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Odd now I can't get flicker to work
https://www.pedalroom.com/bike/centu...onman-86-31074
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/157116216@N07/36290086976/in/dateposted-public/" title="DSCF2260"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4433/36290086976_bbcbfe4f9d_o.jpg" width="2592" height="1944" alt="DSCF2260"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Odd now I can't get flicker to work
To post this link, you will need to delete everything before "https://farm5" and after "jpg".
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08-02-17, 10:22 AM
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Imgur: The most awesome images on the Internet
Thanks @Vintage Cyclist , I need more practice . I like Imgur too .
By the way that chrome fork is off the bike .
Thanks @Vintage Cyclist , I need more practice . I like Imgur too .
By the way that chrome fork is off the bike .
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08-02-17, 05:16 PM
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Finally 
Except tires, I kept everything original including cables and housing. I added aero bars as I'm using this bike for my few triathlons this year. But now I'm thinking black 105 brake levers, black cables, black wrap, and an aero seatpost. Maybe replacing with full 7 speed tri color group and bar end gripshift.
Or after this triathlon season just go back to original with road bars.
Not sure yet, but definitely changing to black cables and original MV black 105 brake levers.
I'm not sure how I was able to post a pic of my latest Ironman, but on my tablet it was so clear and good , however not so much here. I'll keep trying.
Except tires, I kept everything original including cables and housing. I added aero bars as I'm using this bike for my few triathlons this year. But now I'm thinking black 105 brake levers, black cables, black wrap, and an aero seatpost. Maybe replacing with full 7 speed tri color group and bar end gripshift.
Or after this triathlon season just go back to original with road bars.
Not sure yet, but definitely changing to black cables and original MV black 105 brake levers.
I'm not sure how I was able to post a pic of my latest Ironman, but on my tablet it was so clear and good , however not so much here. I'll keep trying.
Last edited by texaspandj; 08-03-17 at 04:21 PM.
08-03-17, 07:13 PM
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Black stuff on a Miami Vice...
Most def.
Find black rings or PM me for some. You will like it.
Find black rings or PM me for some. You will like it.
Finally
Except tires, I kept everything original including cables and housing. I added aero bars as I'm using this bike for my few triathlons this year. But now I'm thinking black 105 brake levers, black cables, black wrap, and an aero seatpost. Maybe replacing with full 7 speed tri color group and bar end gripshift.
Or after this triathlon season just go back to original with road bars.
Not sure yet, but definitely changing to black cables and original MV black 105 brake levers.
I'm not sure how I was able to post a pic of my latest Ironman, but on my tablet it was so clear and good , however not so much here. I'll keep trying.
Except tires, I kept everything original including cables and housing. I added aero bars as I'm using this bike for my few triathlons this year. But now I'm thinking black 105 brake levers, black cables, black wrap, and an aero seatpost. Maybe replacing with full 7 speed tri color group and bar end gripshift.
Or after this triathlon season just go back to original with road bars.
Not sure yet, but definitely changing to black cables and original MV black 105 brake levers.
I'm not sure how I was able to post a pic of my latest Ironman, but on my tablet it was so clear and good , however not so much here. I'll keep trying.
08-04-17, 08:16 AM
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The epitome of health and fitness : Dave Scott on his Ironman.
08-04-17, 08:30 AM
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They picked up a Miami Vice on recent 'Storage Wars' show. I think they valued it at $300.
08-06-17, 11:33 AM
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What's the big deal about Ironman's?
I've read so many fantastical statements about the Centurion Ironman on this forum. So much so that I thought there is no way it can live up to the billing. So, curious, I bought this as a frame/fork on Craigslist and built it up with 7700 Dura Ace components. Finally got to take it out on it's first ride, and....... now I get it. I didn't expect this. I have ridden carbon for the past 12 years. My only experience with road steel is a Miyata 1000, which rides soft and smooth and is relatively heavy. But this, this is unbelievable! The Ironman is so quick, acceleration is effortless. Handling is flawless. Something about the geometry just begs you to crank hard and keep it there. It is lighter than some of the carbon rides we were comparing with on the last group ride. And all this in a 30 year old steel frame whose colors turn every head you pass. I don't want to ride anything else now, my poor carbon is gathering dust for now. Here's a pic from our ride in the Oregon hills (forgive the seat angle, was having significant seatpost issues. Have swapped posts):
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