tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1248348955894622692.post1758651520997704746..comments2023-11-08T17:17:17.843-05:00Comments on Spokes of a Wheel: One of my favorite bikes...Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02091258691699601116noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1248348955894622692.post-66193245583911269592015-07-26T15:34:59.703-04:002015-07-26T15:34:59.703-04:00That's Very nice Looking Centurion Bike. I had...That's Very nice Looking Centurion Bike. I had never seen before like this one.Jihadhttp://mountainbikeez.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1248348955894622692.post-34982637330641766942015-07-26T15:34:18.962-04:002015-07-26T15:34:18.962-04:00That's Very nice Looking Centurion Bike. I had...That's Very nice Looking Centurion Bike. I had never seen before like this one.Jihadhttp://mountainbikeez.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1248348955894622692.post-11111332994660146952015-01-28T00:28:24.629-05:002015-01-28T00:28:24.629-05:00As feetdry said, the bottom bracket does have the ...As feetdry said, the bottom bracket does have the four holes in it... looks sort of like a flower, if you use your imagination. And the serial number on mine is M7070019.<br /><br />For those who have asked, I have no plans to sell the bike, sorry!Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02091258691699601116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1248348955894622692.post-69897821756333611252014-07-31T02:25:27.693-04:002014-07-31T02:25:27.693-04:00I want to eat this bike for breakfast. Seriously,...I want to eat this bike for breakfast. Seriously, I don't think read any bike blog page more than this one. When I feel like drooling, I read it again. I absolutely love this beast, and hope I find one one day. It would be a lovely counterpart to my Semi Pro and Pro Tour. If hell freezes over and you decide to sell it, I'm your man. :-) <br />http://www.pedalroom.com/members/heathmusicJoshuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01198580300980772029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1248348955894622692.post-58084876866915926712014-01-12T11:05:56.087-05:002014-01-12T11:05:56.087-05:00John B -
From what I've learned over the year...John B -<br /><br />From what I've learned over the years I've owned mine, it seems the Professional was originally built with Columbus tubing in Mexico, by Acer-Mex, who also built the Windsor line. If you look at a Windsor Pro and a Centurion Pro of that era, they are very, very similar. Sometime in the late 70s (mine is a 78), production moved to Japan, and the tubing went to Tange Champion. I've never seen a Mexican Pro in person, and mine is the only Japanese one I've seen so far, aside from a few photos online. Neither version is very common these days.Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02091258691699601116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1248348955894622692.post-57576478969484317972014-01-12T02:02:32.306-05:002014-01-12T02:02:32.306-05:00I also have the Pro model bought new in 1974, seri...I also have the Pro model bought new in 1974, serial # 1251. 21", orange color. Was told it was made in Mexico of Columbus tubing. The chroming is a nice touch. This bike was wonderful for criterium style races but I used it for everything. John B.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1248348955894622692.post-59997685290512216852012-09-23T12:48:20.363-04:002012-09-23T12:48:20.363-04:00Hi, I have that bike too! I probably made a big m...Hi, I have that bike too! I probably made a big mistake about 20 years ago when I stripped it and had it powder coated. It was the same color as yours but I relly scratched it up in the early 80's. Having trouble reaading the serial number because of the cut outs on the bottom bracket but I have it except for the third letter or number. It is M7_02018.feetdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03751466668182321924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1248348955894622692.post-42899052157782775542012-09-23T12:42:13.310-04:002012-09-23T12:42:13.310-04:00Hi, I have the same bike. You don't mention, ...Hi, I have the same bike. You don't mention, but the bottom bracket has 4 cut outs(I guess to lighten the bike. Because of those cutouts it is very hard to read the serial number but I think it is M7_02018. Is yours even close. I know about this bike since it was new.feetdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03751466668182321924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1248348955894622692.post-75794872238775465292010-09-01T00:54:07.838-04:002010-09-01T00:54:07.838-04:00I love that bike. Very nice. (And just my size!)...I love that bike. Very nice. (And just my size!)Doohickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06088639153697449691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1248348955894622692.post-58621737681480777072010-08-15T18:20:14.918-04:002010-08-15T18:20:14.918-04:00Thanks for posting about your Centurion Pro - I ha...Thanks for posting about your Centurion Pro - I have admired your pictures of it for year.<br /><br />Here is a link to photos of my Centurion Semi Pro, a bike with some similar characteristics:<br /><br />http://james.architectureburger.com/cycle/centurion.html<br /><br />James BlackJames Blackhttp://james.architectureburger.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1248348955894622692.post-78127327344454567022010-08-15T15:16:47.109-04:002010-08-15T15:16:47.109-04:00I have been impressed with the attention to detail...I have been impressed with the attention to detail the original designers put into these higher end vintage Centurions.<br /><br />The chroming under the original paint and polished chrome lugs are a nice touch on some of the models.<br /><br />I really like how mine rides aside from how nice it looks.<br /><br />Yours simply is a beautiful bike.<br /><br />Keep up the interesting blog entries. Regards, Vintage Centurion rider in Dallas, TX.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1248348955894622692.post-61313392499265675052010-08-15T12:10:44.996-04:002010-08-15T12:10:44.996-04:00Fine. Rub it in.
The nicest donated bikes always s...Fine. Rub it in.<br />The nicest donated bikes always seemed to come to the CCC in the largest sizes. I know. I was there.<br />Waaaaaaah! No fair!<br /><br />(end of tantrum)<br /><br />Seriously, if you ever decide to let go of that bike it will be a VERY sad day indeed.bikelovejoneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16141991025526354179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1248348955894622692.post-75823706317053725752010-08-15T08:15:56.765-04:002010-08-15T08:15:56.765-04:00That is beautiful! I've never seen a Centurion...That is beautiful! I've never seen a Centurion of that quality before either.Rat Trap Presshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14123315525301010775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1248348955894622692.post-87367858850480007712010-08-15T07:17:05.088-04:002010-08-15T07:17:05.088-04:00Lovely bike. I had a Centurion back in the mid-80...Lovely bike. I had a Centurion back in the mid-80s, but it was stolen.<br /><br />Your story gives me hope that one day a similarly fine machine will just "walk into my life".<br /><br />Enjoy...Ponderohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16042079750126434523noreply@blogger.com