Centurion Super Le Mans - Early 80's?
08-12-18, 03:54 PM
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Centurion Super Le Mans - Early 80's?
Picked up a bike today, I feel good about the purchase as I got the Bike with fenders and rear rack, along with a Brooks saddle and the original all for $170 in San Francisco. Not sure of the year, cable guides are clips but the steel is Tange #5 and it's a 12 gear.
Here she is:
Here she is:
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08-13-18, 10:13 AM
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Thanks guys, CI904 I'm glad you think so as well, that was part of why I jumped on it so quickly. Saddle and frame could both use a little love but all in all I'm quite pleased
08-13-18, 11:05 AM
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Nice find. How does it feel to ride?
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08-13-18, 11:25 AM
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I was surprised it felt lighter than I expected, though I've been off my Trek for the better part of a year now. Pretty smooth, I will update as I get more hours on it.
08-13-18, 04:45 PM
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I'd place this one circa 1979-1981. The serial number may allow us to narrow the year.
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Terrific looking ride!
08-13-18, 09:39 PM
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Sweet thanks guys, so the serial is on the seat tube instead of the bottom bracket, and is: N0E7317
08-14-18, 08:28 AM
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I'd say that's a major score in my book! I have a big thing for old Centurions. That one looks like it would clean up beautifully, and I think it would be worth the effort to do so! According to your serial number it's a 1980 model.
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Austin I may need to pick your brain on touch up efforts, ie paints, sanding, replacement clips etc.
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Yes, it's a 1980 model, which matches my earlier assessment.
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I would as well...the paint scheme and graphics are the same as my 1981 Pro Tour (which was basically identical from '79-'81, same goes for the Fuji America...)
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Nice Find! Looks like a great deal.
It reminds me of one that I acquired a year or so ago: Centurion Super LeMans - Bike Forums
After the decision was made to keep it, I wanted to convert the bike to an upright.
Serial number is NON5770 and I guess that means 1980?
It reminds me of one that I acquired a year or so ago: Centurion Super LeMans - Bike Forums
After the decision was made to keep it, I wanted to convert the bike to an upright.
Serial number is NON5770 and I guess that means 1980?
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