1988(?) Centurion LeMans RS?
03-12-24, 10:30 PM
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1988(?) Centurion LeMans RS?
This LeMans RS popped up today locally. Searches seems to put it around 1987-88ish. I'm thinking of adding another vintage steel road bike to the stable.
What can the collective say about this bike? I think it was originally spec'd with Biopace chainrings. Tange 2 tubing?
Waiting on pics of the drive side to see components.
What can the collective say about this bike? I think it was originally spec'd with Biopace chainrings. Tange 2 tubing?
Waiting on pics of the drive side to see components.
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03-13-24, 05:13 AM
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I had one and liked it. Zippy, with crisp handling. Good bike
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I had an ‘89, which may account for more differences than just the year. I think this was the first year these were made in Taiwan and not Japan.
Nice bike, no complaints about any part of it.
Nice bike, no complaints about any part of it.
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03-13-24, 11:24 AM
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With that color combination Its a 1987 Model , they were good entry level bikes.
Tange #2 Frame with Tange Mangalloy Fork
Shimano 6 speed SIS
52/42t Biopace Cranks
13-26t Freewheel
Tange #2 Frame with Tange Mangalloy Fork
Shimano 6 speed SIS
52/42t Biopace Cranks
13-26t Freewheel
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Discount Ironman.....
03-13-24, 08:05 PM
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thanks for the input but all for naught. Sometimes you miss out on deals because you have to work all day......
03-13-24, 08:52 PM
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Plenty more , seems you need a big one though . Shoot for a Ironman .
