Centurion Pro Tour 1979 model mods
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Centurion Pro Tour 1979 model mods
I've been working on my Centurion Pro Tour with the aim of touring on it and making it my daily rider.
it came to me with 700c rims on campy hubs
The chrome lugs, highlights, and pin striping are eye catchers.
Strange why they would paint the seat post lug
Apparently it came with this JimBlackburn rack.
The 7 speed freewheel fits in a 126 spacing, but its not clear that this spacing was stock. It is matched with a 46, 36, 26 Sugino AT crankset.
Plenty of room for tires larger than these 32's when the opportunity comes.
it came to me with 700c rims on campy hubs
The chrome lugs, highlights, and pin striping are eye catchers.
Strange why they would paint the seat post lug
Apparently it came with this JimBlackburn rack.
The 7 speed freewheel fits in a 126 spacing, but its not clear that this spacing was stock. It is matched with a 46, 36, 26 Sugino AT crankset.
Plenty of room for tires larger than these 32's when the opportunity comes.
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I have a 1979 Pro Tour also, which came to me as a frame.
Yours is modified from its original state. Rear spacing started as 120mm (which mine still is). Also, 27" wheels, no rear rack, Suntour Cyclone derailleurs, SR triple crank.
I laughed when I saw your rear brake cable clamps. I had the same ones originally (eBay buy).
Best keep an eye on them though. Mine got rusty on the inside within a year and I had to replace them.
Yours is modified from its original state. Rear spacing started as 120mm (which mine still is). Also, 27" wheels, no rear rack, Suntour Cyclone derailleurs, SR triple crank.
I laughed when I saw your rear brake cable clamps. I had the same ones originally (eBay buy).
Best keep an eye on them though. Mine got rusty on the inside within a year and I had to replace them.
05-02-23, 04:35 PM
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I have a '77 that I spread to 135 mm to take "hybrid" style cassette hubs, and I'm glad I did. Mine was a double with a five speed freewheel originally, and had 120 mm spacing.
Just this year I was getting nervous about the condition of the brake straddle cables, so I bought the $3 Dia Compe replacements from Velo-orange, and they look and work well. They were part of an "add all this stuff for free shipping" order that I don't regret.
Just this year I was getting nervous about the condition of the brake straddle cables, so I bought the $3 Dia Compe replacements from Velo-orange, and they look and work well. They were part of an "add all this stuff for free shipping" order that I don't regret.
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I have a '79, it's my Zero Bike. Pretty uncommon to have vertical dropouts, extremely rare to have brazed on centerpull posts. Mine is set up as a credit card tourer, just finished 300+ miles on our Touroica ride, rock solid, steady climber and descender.
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I hear you. It's sort of cool to be standing in the shadow of giants. I too like the features.they have benefits today as they did 40 years ago.
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I have a '79 as well--I keep it decked out in 35c tires and 46/28 chainrings with an 11-34 cassette. It's a great credit card tourer/randonneuring bike--have fun with your build!
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I have a 1979 Pro Tour also, which came to me as a frame.
Yours is modified from its original state. Rear spacing started as 120mm (which mine still is). Also, 27" wheels, no rear rack, Suntour Cyclone derailleurs, SR triple crank.
I laughed when I saw your rear brake cable clamps. I had the same ones originally (eBay buy).
Best keep an eye on them though. Mine got rusty on the inside within a year and I had to replace them.
Yours is modified from its original state. Rear spacing started as 120mm (which mine still is). Also, 27" wheels, no rear rack, Suntour Cyclone derailleurs, SR triple crank.
I laughed when I saw your rear brake cable clamps. I had the same ones originally (eBay buy).
Best keep an eye on them though. Mine got rusty on the inside within a year and I had to replace them.
