Guys, did I do good???? Centurion LeMans rs.
01-15-13, 10:12 PM
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Guys, did I do good???? Centurion LeMans rs.
Was thinking of converting it into a fixed gear, but will probably leave it geared. Component list at the end of thread.
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...ert-into-fixie
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...ert-into-fixie
01-15-13, 11:43 PM
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Was thinking of converting it into a fixed gear, but will probably leave it geared. Component list at the end of thread.
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...ert-into-fixie
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...ert-into-fixie
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01-16-13, 07:03 AM
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[h=2]Centurion bike good deal to convert into fixie????[/h]
The funny thing is even the guys in the Fixie forum are saying keep it geared. I agree this is a good looking bike and very likely to be a great rider.
Hey guys, does this look like a good deal to convert into a fixed gear? Would probably negotiate on the price, but wanted some feedback first.
Ad says this:
CENTURION LEMANS RS ROAD BIKE - CELESTE &WHITE FRAME COLOR
THIS BIKE HAS A FRAME SIZE OF 54CM C TO C, WITH A STAND OVER HEIGHT OF 31 1/2". IT WILL FIT MOST RIDERS OF 5' 7" AND ABOVE.
THE BIKE HAS A TANGE #2 STEEL FRAME, WHICH PROVIDES A SMOOTH AND PLUSH RIDE (EASY ON THOSE SENSITIVE PLACES!). THE SHIMANO BAR END SHIFTERS ARE 8 SPEED, AND ALONG WITH THE SHIMANO 105 REAR DERAILLUER AND THE DOUBLE CHAINRINGS, ALLOW YOU TO CHOOSE FROM 16 GEAR SETTINGS. THE BIKE HAS BEEN SET UP BY A BIKE MECHANIC AND OPERATES FLAWLESSLY.
IN ADDITION TO THE SET UP, THE BIKE HAS :
*NEW CABLES AND HOUSINGS
*NEW BRAKE LEVERS AND PADS
*NEW BAR TAPE
THIS BIKE NEEDS NOTHING, AND IS READY TO RIDE.
Ad says this:
CENTURION LEMANS RS ROAD BIKE - CELESTE &WHITE FRAME COLOR
THIS BIKE HAS A FRAME SIZE OF 54CM C TO C, WITH A STAND OVER HEIGHT OF 31 1/2". IT WILL FIT MOST RIDERS OF 5' 7" AND ABOVE.
THE BIKE HAS A TANGE #2 STEEL FRAME, WHICH PROVIDES A SMOOTH AND PLUSH RIDE (EASY ON THOSE SENSITIVE PLACES!). THE SHIMANO BAR END SHIFTERS ARE 8 SPEED, AND ALONG WITH THE SHIMANO 105 REAR DERAILLUER AND THE DOUBLE CHAINRINGS, ALLOW YOU TO CHOOSE FROM 16 GEAR SETTINGS. THE BIKE HAS BEEN SET UP BY A BIKE MECHANIC AND OPERATES FLAWLESSLY.
IN ADDITION TO THE SET UP, THE BIKE HAS :
*NEW CABLES AND HOUSINGS
*NEW BRAKE LEVERS AND PADS
*NEW BAR TAPE
THIS BIKE NEEDS NOTHING, AND IS READY TO RIDE.
The funny thing is even the guys in the Fixie forum are saying keep it geared. I agree this is a good looking bike and very likely to be a great rider.
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01-16-13, 12:36 PM
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Yeah, you did OK. If you want to convert it, go ahead. Just don't remove any frame fittings and save the old parts so you retro-fit it, if desired (and BG doesn't have to hunt you down).
01-16-13, 12:52 PM
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Well I don't think this bike would be a good deal to convert into a fixie even if you got it for free. It will need a wheel set, crank, bb, chain minimum for about the price of the parts to convert it you can buy a proper fixie or a road bike that has been nicely converted used.
01-16-13, 02:03 PM
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Well I don't think this bike would be a good deal to convert into a fixie even if you got it for free. It will need a wheel set, crank, bb, chain minimum for about the price of the parts to convert it you can buy a proper fixie or a road bike that has been nicely converted used.
