Dave Scott Ironman Master Centurion
09-08-18, 11:36 AM
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Dave Scott Ironman Master Centurion
Pulled this bad boy from the local goodwill.
Origjal paint. Any idea if this had any value
thankd
09-08-18, 11:47 AM
#2
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Seal Beach Ca. On the right , next to Long Beach
Posts: 1,815
Bikes: 86' Centurion Ironman
Mentioned: 72 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 628 Post(s)
Liked 316 Times
in
175 Posts
It has value , I would say it would go for 350-400 in my area . OK now this is just me , it is less desirable because of the wheel up grade . Also if you could take a picture from the drive side that would help . I'm sure some others will comment here that are more knowledgeable about the IM Master .
09-08-18, 11:50 AM
#3
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Center of Central CA
Posts: 1,582
Mentioned: 16 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 897 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 9 Times
in
8 Posts
Was about to post the exact same estimated value. However I raised my estimate based on the wheels, which look to be decent. It should be noted I'm a rider and not a collector.
09-08-18, 01:14 PM
#4
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 23,223
Mentioned: 654 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4722 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 3,036 Times
in
1,874 Posts
I'd consider the wheels an upgrade, unless you're an OEM oriented collector. These wheels are definitely faster than the OEM wheels and reflect the previous owner's duathlon/triathlon/time trial preference, as do the aero bars. The pedals and saddle are also replacements. The decal set is indicative of a 1988 model. Original MSRP, $700 US. Condition is good but not great. It could use a complete overhaul and most of the consumables likely need replacing. I'd value it ~ $300 US in current set-up.
09-09-18, 10:22 AM
#5
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Western MI
Posts: 2,769
Mentioned: 45 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 656 Post(s)
Liked 469 Times
in
302 Posts
Nice find. I lived in Houston for 11 years and despite it being the 4th most populous city in the U.S., I found the volume of quality C&A offerings to be pretty scarce.
I think your Ironman is $225-$250 as it sits. Clean it up, lose those awful tri-bar bolt-ons, put on a more aesthetically pleasing pedal and I think value is around $350. The wheels may be an upgrade but I’m not a fan of them on this bike. They neither help nor hurt the value IMO.
I think your Ironman is $225-$250 as it sits. Clean it up, lose those awful tri-bar bolt-ons, put on a more aesthetically pleasing pedal and I think value is around $350. The wheels may be an upgrade but I’m not a fan of them on this bike. They neither help nor hurt the value IMO.
Last edited by plonz; 09-19-18 at 04:57 AM.
09-18-18, 10:28 AM
#6
Senior Member
Don't consider taking less than $300 for it as - is.
09-18-18, 09:18 PM
#7
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Western MI
Posts: 2,769
Mentioned: 45 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 656 Post(s)
Liked 469 Times
in
302 Posts
Some pretty lofty numbers being thrown around for Houston. More power to you if you can get $300+ as is in the Houston market.
For your comparison, here are 3 Houston Craigslist buys I’ve made in the last 2 years. All 58-60cm, complete bikes and all a little cleaner than this Ironman.
1985 Ironman - $200
1986 Schwinn Super Sport - $160
1989 Schwinn Circuit - $165
For your comparison, here are 3 Houston Craigslist buys I’ve made in the last 2 years. All 58-60cm, complete bikes and all a little cleaner than this Ironman.
1985 Ironman - $200
1986 Schwinn Super Sport - $160
1989 Schwinn Circuit - $165
09-19-18, 06:18 AM
#9
Thrifty Bill
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Mountains of Western NC
Posts: 23,524
Bikes: 86 Katakura Silk, 87 Prologue X2, 88 Cimarron LE, 1975 Sekai 4000 Professional, 73 Paramount, plus more
Mentioned: 96 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1236 Post(s)
Liked 964 Times
in
628 Posts
+1 To lofty numbers. I have bought several Ironmans over the years, they don't bring those prices above here. And in as found condition, they bring less.
12-31-18, 10:42 AM
#15
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: City of Angels
Posts: 4,870
Bikes: A few too many
Mentioned: 42 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1364 Post(s)
Liked 2,180 Times
in
1,183 Posts
Some pretty lofty numbers being thrown around for Houston. More power to you if you can get $300+ as is in the Houston market.
For your comparison, here are 3 Houston Craigslist buys I’ve made in the last 2 years. All 58-60cm, complete bikes and all a little cleaner than this Ironman.
1985 Ironman - $200
1986 Schwinn Super Sport - $160
1989 Schwinn Circuit - $165
For your comparison, here are 3 Houston Craigslist buys I’ve made in the last 2 years. All 58-60cm, complete bikes and all a little cleaner than this Ironman.
1985 Ironman - $200
1986 Schwinn Super Sport - $160
1989 Schwinn Circuit - $165
I agree, I see IM's listed with really high price tags and they languish for months unsold...I suppose if someone really wanted one with this color combo they might be tempted but this one needs a lot of cleaning and service to get it anywhere in the 300 area. 250 tops
JMO, Ben
__________________
"EVERY PERSON IS GUILTY OF ALL THE GOOD THEY DID NOT DO"
Voltaire
Voice recognition may sometimes create odd spelling and grammatical errors
"EVERY PERSON IS GUILTY OF ALL THE GOOD THEY DID NOT DO"
Voltaire
Voice recognition may sometimes create odd spelling and grammatical errors
Last edited by xiaoman1; 12-31-18 at 10:44 AM. Reason: read all the complete post
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Shady Rascal
Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
6
08-31-16 04:20 PM
echo victor
Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10
07-23-13 10:51 AM
PapaGanoosh
Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
3
07-04-12 05:41 PM
Sigurdd50
Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
4
03-13-11 08:20 AM
