Post your Centurion Ironman.. For the love of 80s paint jobs!
12-12-21, 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by seypat
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I got my pristine 86 for 100 but it had 700c wheels and a steel frame 😏
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12-12-21, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by genejockey
I hate to argue, but based on what I've seen, Cankles is the first '85 I've seen WITHOUT a pump peg. Mine certainly has one, painted 'titanium' just like the head tube. Maybe the peg was introduced later in the model year?
Painted "Titanium", just like the head tube. Plus I've seen pump pegs on other '85s.
Painted "Titanium", just like the head tube. Plus I've seen pump pegs on other '85s.
12-13-21, 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by seypat
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https://flagstaff.craigslist.org/bik...419602175.html
https://flagstaff.craigslist.org/bik...419602175.html
That thing is Hot... possibly in more ways than one.
12-13-21, 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by texaspandj
Dang! That 54cm '86 looks in Excellent condition. At that price they must not know what they have.
That thing is Hot... possibly in more ways than one.
That thing is Hot... possibly in more ways than one.
Perhaps the seller has never seen an actual bull?
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12-14-21, 04:27 PM
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My '88 in Midnight Rider colorway.
Almost all 8 speed Dura Ace.
Almost all 8 speed Dura Ace.
12-14-21, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by texaspandj
My '88 in Midnight Rider colorway.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TLbnWr1-Qsc
Almost all 8 speed Dura Ace.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TLbnWr1-Qsc
Almost all 8 speed Dura Ace.
12-23-21, 12:33 PM
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I didn't take any pictures of my future son in law and myself riding the iMs today in the rain. He on an 87 MV with full 7700 and I on an 89 Expert with 10 speed 105. That 89 rides so nice. 30 miles and 2500 feet.
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^^^ Rule # 9
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12-24-21, 01:33 AM
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Originally Posted by rccardr
My 85 also had a pump peg, and I think it was an early one:
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1985 Ironman
Pretty much original—replaced chain, freewheel, rim tape, tubes, tires, brake lever hoods (Dia-Compe 202/204), bar tape and plugs. I think my other bikes will be jealous. Sachs FW with a PC850 and new shift cables are FrictionPerfection. Brakes are acceptable with original cables, housing and cleaned up pads.
Big ring for the picture looks dumb on the big cog.
Big ring for the picture looks dumb on the big cog.
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Originally Posted by Classtime
Pretty much original—replaced chain, freewheel, rim tape, tubes, tires, brake lever hoods (Dia-Compe 202/204), bar tape and plugs. I think my other bikes will be jealous. Sachs FW with a PC850 and new shift cables are FrictionPerfection. Brakes are acceptable with original cables, housing and cleaned up pads.
Big ring for the picture looks dumb on the big cog.
Big ring for the picture looks dumb on the big cog.
$5.74 a gallon for super. Ouch.
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^^^^^ Looks like $5.04. Still, Ouch.
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Originally Posted by madpogue
^^^^^ Looks like $5.04. Still, Ouch.
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01-01-22, 06:51 AM
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Happy New Year Iron kids. Let's make it a good one and Keep the Fire burning.
01-15-22, 02:34 PM
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Nice Turbo , this ad is in the Orange County Ca. CL . Not mine and I don't know the owner , friendly price of $250 . . Note the lack of a pump peg .
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Originally Posted by markwesti
Nice Turbo , this ad is in the Orange County Ca. CL . Not mine and I don't know the owner , friendly price of $250 . . Note the lack of a pump peg .
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Guess I’ll throw this up for posterity
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01-18-22, 04:50 PM
WV is not flat..
Picked up this 1988 Ironman today. Full 600 Tri-Color group and 60cm in decent shape. Should clean up pretty nice. The Avenir saddle is missing the cover, so that's what they look like underneath. Tried just a quick spray to clean up the white hoods and they popped right up. That is very lucky because these hoods are almost non existent. My first Ironman.
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And a set of flint catchers too .^^^
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NIce. You will love it. Looks to be very low milage with OG tires. Come springtime, with retensioned wheels, nice tires, a fresh Turbo or Concor, and your other bikes will be crying, neglected in the corner of the garage.
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Originally Posted by Classtime
NIce. You will love it. Looks to be very low milage with OG tires. Come springtime, with retensioned wheels, nice tires, a fresh Turbo or Concor, and your other bikes will be crying, neglected in the corner of the garage.
. It has some bumps and scars from the years, but overall is very good. Going to be a fun rebuild.
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Update on the Prestige before I finish it. I read on the net that you could use the next speed up shifters with the "orphan" 7400 series RD. Since I had some 7 speed brifters on hand, I gave it a try so I would know. Survey says, ......not. Not even close. Now I won't have to wonder.
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Coulda told ya. 7-8 speed DT shifters will work, tho. Or your favorite friction bar ends.
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Originally Posted by rccardr
Coulda told ya. 7-8 speed DT shifters will work, tho. Or your favorite friction bar ends.
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