someone had their terry IM stolen :( http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/3971870751.html
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Originally Posted by frantik
(Post 15950945)
someone had their terry IM stolen :( http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/3971870751.html
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I purchased a used stationary training stand from a local seller. For $20 she included the Ironman, too. I had never heard of this model/brand of bike, so I did some research and found myself here. Aside from the bar tape, tubes, and tires, I believe this bike is all stock. It has the full Suntour GPX group, so I'm fairly certain it's an '89. It's in great shape for its age. I counted 8 cogs on the rear cassette; I thought these were 7 speed bikes. The frame needs a little touch-up in a few places, and the bike needs tuned overall. I adjusted the rear derailleur myself and I'm surprised at how well it shifts. My mother's '90 Fuji Ace with Suntour Blaze is finicky at best. I would like to replace the white hoods with black ones. Can anyone suggest hoods that fit the GPX levers? |
If you think it shifts well, wait until you take it for a ride. :) Mine's a magic carpet.
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Originally Posted by ctmpkmlec4
(Post 15957840)
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I purchased a use stationary training stand from a local seller. For $20 she included the Ironman, too. I had never heard of this model/brand of bike, so I did some research and found myself here. Aside from the bar tape, tubes, and tires, I believe this bike is all stock. It has the full Suntour GPX group, so I'm fairly certain it's an '89. It's in great shape for its age. I counted 8 cogs on the rear cassette; I thought these were 7 speed bikes. The frame needs a little touch-up in a few places, and the bike needs tuned overall. I adjusted the rear derailleur myself and I'm surprised at how well it shifts. My mother's '90 Fuji Ace with Suntour Blaze is finicky at best. I would like to replace the white hoods with black ones. Can anyone suggest hoods that fit the GPX levers? Have fun they are great bikes. |
Originally Posted by revchuck
(Post 15957980)
If you think it shifts well, wait until you take it for a ride. :) Mine's a magic carpet.
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Originally Posted by tom25
(Post 15957996)
A hard to find Black Ironman for $20, ride it like you stole it! (You did!)
Have fun they are great bikes. |
Originally Posted by tom25
(Post 15957996)
A hard to find Black Ironman for $20, ride it like you stole it! (You did!)
Have fun they are great bikes. |
Originally Posted by Thumpic
(Post 15958083)
I sold a black one last month for 3 bills......original hoods needed a significant cleaning but were usable....toothbrush and "awesome" brand cleaner........I never found replacements except attached to levers.....fairly pricey.......GPX group performed flawlessly.....
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Originally Posted by ctmpkmlec4
(Post 15958057)
It rides like a dream. Gonna have to get used to the downtube shifters, though. I have considered new Shimano components, but the bike is too cool (in my opinion) to deviate from the stock setup.
I saw a 48cm '88 Expert on CL, and he referenced "the Centurion guru" on Bike Forums. I sent him a nice note, corrected the year and model. He replied with thanks........he thought I was T-Mar. |
Originally Posted by ctmpkmlec4
(Post 15958057)
I have considered new Shimano components, but the bike is too cool (in my opinion) to deviate from the stock setup.
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+1.
You're in high cotton either way. |
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And be sure to get rid of the blue tires and that awful bartape. The bike deserves it :)
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Originally Posted by shoota
(Post 15959531)
And be sure to get rid of the blue tires and that awful bartape. The bike deserves it :)
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Took this pic on my return commute today, the bike (an '87 Centurion Ironman) and an MBTA commuter train. Whodathunkit?
http://users.rcn.com/jimmuller/pics/bike_and_train.jpg |
Originally Posted by jimmuller
(Post 16032036)
Took this pic on my return commute today, the bike (an '87 Centurion Ironman) and an MBTA commuter train. Whodathunkit?
http://users.rcn.com/jimmuller/pics/bike_and_train.jpg |
Man-oh-man, $20 for a black Ironman, Chapel's $50 Ironman Master from western Beantown suburbs......... I think I overpaid at $275, sans a saddle and tires.
Never had a bike depreciate so fast!! |
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Can I play? Mine is not technically an Ironman. It is a Centurion Expert TG. I'm super excited, though, because it's my first bike since childhood!
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Man!! Something about red bikes!!! That's gorgeous....
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Originally Posted by oddjob2
(Post 16226386)
Man-oh-man, $20 for a black Ironman, Chapel's $50 Ironman Master from western Beantown suburbs......... I think I overpaid at $275, sans a saddle and tires.
Never had a bike depreciate so fast!! |
Watch out for the mummy!
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the japanese marques from 80s(fuji,centurion,nishiki,diamondback,panasonic et al)_ were great bikes ! in particular,i am speaking of mid range on up........the bike shop decal(the spoke" from colo. only adds to high cool factor of your bike........keep it on........nice bike
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Originally Posted by allysdad531
(Post 16259830)
the japanese marques from 80s(fuji,centurion,nishiki,diamondback,panasonic et al)_ were great bikes ! in particular,i am speaking of mid range on up........the bike shop decal(the spoke" from colo. only adds to high cool factor of your bike........keep it on........nice bike
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Recent re-build, '88 frame, all Shimano 600 except for the DT shifters- those are more robust 105's:
http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/y...ps7f7c18a7.jpg Anybody seen Robbie lately? |
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