Post your Centurion Ironman.. For the love of 80s paint jobs!
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01-22-21, 12:46 PM
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Page 388, Post your 88's!
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I held off getting an Ironman. But, considering myself a friend of Robbie, I succumbed to a frameset, back in '19. '89 Expert. Red/white fade.
I have never been a fan of red bikes. But that was what was available. I brought it home and built it up(imperfectly. It was the last of the framesets to come this way, and I used what I had around). It didn't live up to the hype, IMO, and it has been relegated to the frameset stash.
Now that Robbie has been perma-banned, I'm thinking about giving it another go. But I can't stand the paint job-- not just the red, none of it. The graphics just rub me the wrong way. I do like that it has a unicrown fork. With a re-paint, it stands a chance of being ridden.
I've come here to ask for your blessings.
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I have never been a fan of red bikes. But that was what was available. I brought it home and built it up(imperfectly. It was the last of the framesets to come this way, and I used what I had around). It didn't live up to the hype, IMO, and it has been relegated to the frameset stash.
Now that Robbie has been perma-banned, I'm thinking about giving it another go. But I can't stand the paint job-- not just the red, none of it. The graphics just rub me the wrong way. I do like that it has a unicrown fork. With a re-paint, it stands a chance of being ridden.
I've come here to ask for your blessings.
That is all
01-23-21, 07:22 PM
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Go for it seedsbelize
i hope to find a '86 frame for my son so I can swap frames, take his '88 and paint it solid with panels for myself.
Does anybody have the pic of the Robbietunes on the down tube bike? The white one. Not the "Not your fathers IM" which was nice but my introduction to the IM was that white bike.
i hope to find a '86 frame for my son so I can swap frames, take his '88 and paint it solid with panels for myself.
Does anybody have the pic of the Robbietunes on the down tube bike? The white one. Not the "Not your fathers IM" which was nice but my introduction to the IM was that white bike.
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01-23-21, 07:28 PM
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Go for it seedsbelize
i hope to find a '86 frame for my son so I can swap frames, take his '88 and paint it solid with panels for myself.
Does anybody have the pic of the Robbietunes on the down tube bike? The white one. Not the "Not your fathers IM" which was nice but my introduction to the IM was that white bike.
i hope to find a '86 frame for my son so I can swap frames, take his '88 and paint it solid with panels for myself.
Does anybody have the pic of the Robbietunes on the down tube bike? The white one. Not the "Not your fathers IM" which was nice but my introduction to the IM was that white bike.
01-23-21, 09:15 PM
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I held off getting an Ironman. But, considering myself a friend of Robbie, I succumbed to a frameset, back in '19. '89 Expert. Red/white fade.
I have never been a fan of red bikes. But that was what was available. I brought it home and built it up(imperfectly. It was the last of the framesets to come this way, and I used what I had around). It didn't live up to the hype, IMO, and it has been relegated to the frameset stash.
Now that Robbie has been perma-banned, I'm thinking about giving it another go. But I can't stand the paint job-- not just the red, none of it. The graphics just rub me the wrong way. I do like that it has a unicrown fork. With a re-paint, it stands a chance of being ridden.
I've come here to ask for your blessings.
That is all
I have never been a fan of red bikes. But that was what was available. I brought it home and built it up(imperfectly. It was the last of the framesets to come this way, and I used what I had around). It didn't live up to the hype, IMO, and it has been relegated to the frameset stash.
Now that Robbie has been perma-banned, I'm thinking about giving it another go. But I can't stand the paint job-- not just the red, none of it. The graphics just rub me the wrong way. I do like that it has a unicrown fork. With a re-paint, it stands a chance of being ridden.
I've come here to ask for your blessings.
That is all
Whatever makes you feel better about riding. I'm pretty conservative myself but Ironman allows me to let go sometimes. And when I run across a modern bike I actually kinda relish in the Ironmans non-conformity.
Personally, I feel the '86 and '87 masters fork are really cool. Also I feel the masters frames are better than the experts frame...there is a difference in lugs too. Get a master Ironman before you give up completely.
I Know Ironman aren't for everyone and it's not a magic carpet. But for the price it's hard to beat the ride. But You don't have to take my word for it, check this out.
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01-24-21, 12:56 PM
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I have never been a fan of red bikes. But that was what was available. I brought it home and built it up(imperfectly. It was the last of the framesets to come this way, and I used what I had around). It didn't live up to the hype, IMO, and it has been relegated to the frameset stash.
Now that Robbie has been perma-banned, I'm thinking about giving it another go. But I can't stand the paint job-- not just the red, none of it. The graphics just rub me the wrong way.
Now that Robbie has been perma-banned, I'm thinking about giving it another go. But I can't stand the paint job-- not just the red, none of it. The graphics just rub me the wrong way.
01-24-21, 01:03 PM
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Next on the build queue
I’ve got a few framesets that have been hanging in the shed for years now, so I’ve decided I need to build these up and get them out the door.
First up is a 1987 MV IM, probably one size too big for me, although I could make it work in a pinch.
It looks like I cleaned up the frameset before I put it on a peg, so that’s nice. A few scratches but no dings, so it looks good from five feet or so.
At some point I donated the original 105 hubs to another project, but I managed to find a replacement set on CL last year (from a fellow BF CVer). I laced up the wheels this weekend with what I assume are the original rims: gold anodized Araya. Those tires are Conti Gatorskins, 700x28, that I was pleasantly surprised to see fit. They measure at 25-26mm on the skinny rims, so that may help.
It looks like I have almost all of the stock components. Saddle is gone, but I have another white one in a bin to use. I have no idea what handlebar would be stock, but I probably still have it in my collection (pile). Anyone know?
First up is a 1987 MV IM, probably one size too big for me, although I could make it work in a pinch.
It looks like I cleaned up the frameset before I put it on a peg, so that’s nice. A few scratches but no dings, so it looks good from five feet or so.
At some point I donated the original 105 hubs to another project, but I managed to find a replacement set on CL last year (from a fellow BF CVer). I laced up the wheels this weekend with what I assume are the original rims: gold anodized Araya. Those tires are Conti Gatorskins, 700x28, that I was pleasantly surprised to see fit. They measure at 25-26mm on the skinny rims, so that may help.
It looks like I have almost all of the stock components. Saddle is gone, but I have another white one in a bin to use. I have no idea what handlebar would be stock, but I probably still have it in my collection (pile). Anyone know?
01-24-21, 03:11 PM
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I’ve got a few framesets that have been hanging in the shed for years now, so I’ve decided I need to build these up and get them out the door.
First up is a 1987 MV IM, probably one size too big for me, although I could make it work in a pinch.
It looks like I cleaned up the frameset before I put it on a peg, so that’s nice. A few scratches but no dings, so it looks good from five feet or so.
At some point I donated the original 105 hubs to another project, but I managed to find a replacement set on CL last year (from a fellow BF CVer). I laced up the wheels this weekend with what I assume are the original rims: gold anodized Araya. Those tires are Conti Gatorskins, 700x28, that I was pleasantly surprised to see fit. They measure at 25-26mm on the skinny rims, so that may help.
It looks like I have almost all of the stock components. Saddle is gone, but I have another white one in a bin to use. I have no idea what handlebar would be stock, but I probably still have it in my collection (pile). Anyone know?
First up is a 1987 MV IM, probably one size too big for me, although I could make it work in a pinch.
It looks like I cleaned up the frameset before I put it on a peg, so that’s nice. A few scratches but no dings, so it looks good from five feet or so.
At some point I donated the original 105 hubs to another project, but I managed to find a replacement set on CL last year (from a fellow BF CVer). I laced up the wheels this weekend with what I assume are the original rims: gold anodized Araya. Those tires are Conti Gatorskins, 700x28, that I was pleasantly surprised to see fit. They measure at 25-26mm on the skinny rims, so that may help.
It looks like I have almost all of the stock components. Saddle is gone, but I have another white one in a bin to use. I have no idea what handlebar would be stock, but I probably still have it in my collection (pile). Anyone know?
The stock rims for the'87 MV were wolber Alpine. The gold araya rims were original to the '85 and some early '86.
The Stock bars were Nitto B15.
01-24-21, 03:52 PM
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Sounds like a lot of work to ruin a bike you don't like. Why not just sell it and get something you do like? I don't know what color you want to re-paint it to (Please don't tell me it's flat black), but I can guarantee you will ruin the resale value. Now you'll be stuck with a frame you don't like.
01-24-21, 04:52 PM
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Ah, interesting.
I also have an ‘85(?) IM in the queue, and that’s where those rims must have come from. I’m wondering if the original rims ended up with the original hubs. Sigh.
I do have a pair of Wolber rims, but the wrong hole count. Since the ‘85 will not be stock, I think I’ll leave things as is. I really should asked before lacing the wheels.
And thanks for the handlebar ID, I did find those in the pile, with a note that they belonged to this bike. Wish I had done that with the rims . . .
I also have an ‘85(?) IM in the queue, and that’s where those rims must have come from. I’m wondering if the original rims ended up with the original hubs. Sigh.
I do have a pair of Wolber rims, but the wrong hole count. Since the ‘85 will not be stock, I think I’ll leave things as is. I really should asked before lacing the wheels.
And thanks for the handlebar ID, I did find those in the pile, with a note that they belonged to this bike. Wish I had done that with the rims . . .
01-25-21, 03:01 PM
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If anyone is looking for a 54'ish cm 1989 Prestige heres one in Northern California looks rough but mostly original
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik...266340606.html
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik...266340606.html
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Well, my crank and rings finally showed up. I guess I'd better get the Mad Max Turbo built up.
01-30-21, 11:09 AM
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Looking forward to the update.
My '83 Centurion TA is still on the repair stand...just unmotivated to continue I guess.
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Slow progress on the 87 MV IM build
Progress has been slow on the IM build, but I found some time today to get work in.
In the end, I couldn't overlook the fact that I had installed the rims on the wrong bike, so I decided to swap in some mis-matched Mavics on this one (G40 front, MA40 rear). Unfortunately, that was about all I had in the shed that was at least somewhat period appropriate.
I also got the correct stem and bars on, along with the brake levers - hoods are solid, but not exactly virgin white anymore. I also got the drivetrain mounted and adjusted, with a 13-26 Shimano 600 UG 6sp freewheel.
Q: I installed a like new, unstretched UG chain to match the freewheel. Is that the right move, or is it better to use a new HG chain in all applications?
The shifting seemed fine on the stand, and I didn't know if the HG chain adds anything if the cogs don't have ramps.
I also got the correct stem and bars on, along with the brake levers - hoods are solid, but not exactly virgin white anymore. I also got the drivetrain mounted and adjusted, with a 13-26 Shimano 600 UG 6sp freewheel.
Q: I installed a like new, unstretched UG chain to match the freewheel. Is that the right move, or is it better to use a new HG chain in all applications?
The shifting seemed fine on the stand, and I didn't know if the HG chain adds anything if the cogs don't have ramps.
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