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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-22, 04:40 PM
Replies: 10,549
Views: 1,577,361
Posted By ilbarbaro

Moving and have to sell my long preserved '88...

Moving and have to sell my long preserved '88 purple haze Ironman Centurion 50cm "triathlon" bike. Steal is real! Upgraded to brifters. any suggestions on where I should post where buyers might...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-20, 08:51 AM
Replies: 10,549
Views: 1,577,361
Posted By ilbarbaro

Thanks, Robbie! I hate seeing it unused. ...

Thanks, Robbie!

I hate seeing it unused. Might have to put her up for sale.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-20, 09:53 PM
Replies: 10,549
Views: 1,577,361
Posted By ilbarbaro

80s tri to modern gravel?

Folks,

I still have my ‘89 purple haze master. What do you think of converting it to a “gravel” bike? Can the frame and fork take it? Can the 600 brakes fit a wider tire like a 28 .. or more?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-14, 03:31 PM
Replies: 10,549
Views: 1,577,361
Posted By ilbarbaro

Finally updated her with brifters .. Linito...

Finally updated her with brifters .. Linito Cycles in Chicago did a great job for me with the upgrade, lest she continue to sit in the basement.

393398
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-14, 03:23 PM
Replies: 10,549
Views: 1,577,361
Posted By ilbarbaro

Lovin' the black, white with hot pink trim. Hmm...

Lovin' the black, white with hot pink trim. Hmm ..I think my wife needs to get into cycling.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-12-13, 10:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,714
Posted By ilbarbaro

DONE. Also bought barrel adjusters, shift cables,...

DONE. Also bought barrel adjusters, shift cables, and a new Shimano FD-2300 FD. I hope this I can get this all working with these SORA brifters.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-13, 08:39 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,714
Posted By ilbarbaro

Folks, Mind if I ask a dumb question? ...

Folks,

Mind if I ask a dumb question?


Is the seat tube 31.8mm? I may need to get an FD for some Sora shifters I got and just want to be sure.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-13, 08:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 708
Posted By ilbarbaro

Thanks, folks. So worst case sounds like I...

Thanks, folks.

So worst case sounds like I have to buy a front derailleur that fits my 101mm tube. Does it have to be Sora to ensure the best interoperability?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-13, 07:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 708
Posted By ilbarbaro

Double-checking before downtube to Sora upgrade

Folks,

I've checked a bunch of posts, but still paranoid so figured I'd just ask. I have an '89 Centurion Ironman with Shimano Ultegra 600s. I recently brought her back to life, but now its time...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-13, 09:17 PM
Replies: 10,549
Views: 1,577,361
Posted By ilbarbaro

Ah, if only I could swim worth a damn. So,...

Ah, if only I could swim worth a damn.

So, it was mostly marketing and little functional difference vs regualr road bikes at the time?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-13, 07:05 PM
Replies: 10,549
Views: 1,577,361
Posted By ilbarbaro

Lest I forget to share ... what made...

Lest I forget to share ...



what made them "triathlon"bikes in the late 80s?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-13, 02:19 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,714
Posted By ilbarbaro

Thanks, cny. Looking at the pic I was...

Thanks, cny. Looking at the pic I was considering the same thing.

I'm guessing unics have a much more comfortable riding experience.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-13, 11:37 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,714
Posted By ilbarbaro

Here she is!!!! Not entirely comfortable on...

Here she is!!!! Not entirely comfortable on her yet. I really need to analyze my riding position a bit to make adjustments and can DEFINITELY see the need for some better brake levers. I tried...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-03-13, 12:26 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,714
Posted By ilbarbaro

Great reply! Thank you. So tempting to spend...

Great reply! Thank you. So tempting to spend the dough. Now all I have to do is rationalize not that I'm spending more than I planned on refreshing this bad boy .. I'm actually SAVING $1,000+ by...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-01-13, 08:44 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,714
Posted By ilbarbaro

Will these work with my DT shifters or do the...

Will these work with my DT shifters or do the pods only work with bar end specific shifters?
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-01-13, 08:45 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,714
Posted By ilbarbaro

So switching to STIs can still work with my...

So switching to STIs can still work with my existing derailleurs, just need to make adjustments???
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-31-13, 10:29 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,714
Posted By ilbarbaro

Getting closer but a couple more questions .. ...

Getting closer but a couple more questions ..

Do I need a different free hub if I go with brifters or ONLY if I go with 8spd or higher brifters?

Was the stock stem a 26 in diameter?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-13, 09:51 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,714
Posted By ilbarbaro

Thanks again, everyone. Your reputation precedes...

Thanks again, everyone. Your reputation precedes AND follows you, Robbie.

Good to be corrected on the biopace. I never had a problem with them.

I want to say it's a 53 cm. I'm obviously...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-13, 04:03 PM
Replies: 10,549
Views: 1,577,361
Posted By ilbarbaro

Make y'all a deal ... I'll post my pics once I...

Make y'all a deal ... I'll post my pics once I bring her back to life. Would appreciate any advice from fellow owners you can add to my restore thread here:
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-13, 02:10 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,714
Posted By ilbarbaro

Great advice! Thanks, everyone. Good to know...

Great advice! Thanks, everyone. Good to know she's mostly still a great ride (for my purposes).
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-13, 11:29 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,714
Posted By ilbarbaro

Resurrecting my 1988 Centurion Ironman Master with Ultegra 600 group

Many years ago, in the days of Lemondian inspiration, I was a pretty avid cyclist, but just slowly got out of it (partly because my true love, an 87 Schwinn super sport, was stolen). BUT .. I kept...
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