1981 Centurion Semi-Pro
06-28-20, 01:05 PM
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1981 Centurion Semi-Pro
Another Craigslist find this morning. A 1981 Semi-Pro; generally very good condition and mostly original. Stem, bars, brakes and pedals seem to be the only replacement pieces.
Although it’s my size, I may try to source missing original parts, rebuild bearings, and send this off to my nephew. Love that Cobalt Blue color with the chrome accents!
Although it’s my size, I may try to source missing original parts, rebuild bearings, and send this off to my nephew. Love that Cobalt Blue color with the chrome accents!
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06-28-20, 01:19 PM
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Whoa! Great find!
I love Centurions from the late 70s and very early 80s!
I love Centurions from the late 70s and very early 80s!
06-28-20, 01:24 PM
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yet another very nice find on your part!
thanks very much for posting it.
recall that some of these were reported to be Miyata products; shall look forward to reading what the experts have to state...
those aero arrestor operators certainly do look out of place on there
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yet another very nice find on your part!
thanks very much for posting it.
recall that some of these were reported to be Miyata products; shall look forward to reading what the experts have to state...
those aero arrestor operators certainly do look out of place on there
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06-28-20, 02:45 PM
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That’s the first one I have seen in that color. I really like those bikes , if one ever shows up in Orange in my size I might have to make a spot for it!
06-28-20, 03:53 PM
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Beauty!!!!
06-28-20, 04:15 PM
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I doubt that the lovely Brooks Pro was OEM.
06-28-20, 04:22 PM
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You are right about that! I popped that one on as soon as I got it home
06-28-20, 05:03 PM
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Whew! So nice.
...may I call you Uncle.
...may I call you Uncle.
06-28-20, 05:35 PM
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06-28-20, 06:02 PM
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one of the prettiest bikes in existence: all chrome frame with that dark blue paint almost translucent makes it sparkle and shine through- and the pin-striping..
06-28-20, 06:08 PM
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06-28-20, 06:10 PM
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I wish my Pro-tour was that color. Beautiful bike and I am envious of your nephew.
06-28-20, 06:28 PM
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06-28-20, 06:38 PM
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It looks like it has been ridden a bit, but not abused. The back story on this is that it belonged to the sellers father-in-law who bought it in Southern California while he was in Los Angeles helping to prepare for the summer Olympics being held there in 1984. I always enjoy finding out about the history connected to a bike.
06-28-20, 11:06 PM
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Extremely pretty! 
That crank is just nuts.
That crank is just nuts.
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● 1971 Grandis SL ● 1972 Lambert Grand Prix frankenbike ● 1972 Raleigh Super Course fixie ● 1973 Nishiki Semi-Pro ● 1979 Motobecane Grand Jubile ●1980 Apollo "Legnano" ● 1984 Peugeot Vagabond ● 1985 Shogun Prairie Breaker ● 1986 Merckx Super Corsa ● 1987 Schwinn Tempo ● 1988 Schwinn Voyageur ● 1989 Bottechia Team ADR replica ● 1990 Cannondale ST600 ● 1993 Technium RT600 ● 1996 Kona Lava Dome ●
