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Centurion was a brand of bicycles created in 1969 by Mitchell (Mitch) M. Weiner and Junya (Cozy) Yamakoshi, [1] who co-founded Western States Import Co. (WSI) in Canoga Park, California (initially Wil-Go Imports) to design, specify, distribute and market the bicycles.
Dec 7, 2021 · Centurion was a brand of Western States Import Company (WSI) in Newbury Park, CA which also owned the Diamondback brand. Early on the bikes were made in Japan, and later Taiwan. Most of their distribution was on the west coast which might explain why I wasn’t familiar with them until more recently.
Sep 28, 2013 · I rode my 1976 Centurion Pro Tour for over 20 years before I crashed it back in 1999. In fact, that crash and the resulting quest for a suitable replacement bike is what has led me here – to an appreciation of the rarity and quality of hand made vintage bicycles and to a side career as a bike mechanic, collector and restorer.
In fact, that crash and the resulting quest for a suitable replacement bike is what has led me here – to an appreciation of the rarity and quality of hand made vintage bicycles and to a side career as a bike mechanic, collector and restorer.
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- My Experience with The Centurion Ironman Dave Scott
Based on the components and color scheme, I believe I had a 1985 model. It included: 1. Shimano 600EX groupset 2. Tange 1 steel frame 3. Shimano 600 downtube friction shifters 4. Shimano 600 hubs 5. Araya rims 6. Shimano 6 speed freewheel The regular Ironman Dave Scott and the Master models come equipped with Shimano 600 components. The Expert vers...
Even though mine had seen better days, it still rode fast and smooth. The highlights of this bike are the frame and wheels. The Tange 1 steel frame is well-made and of high quality. The bike has a comfortable but sporty geometry. For their day, the wheels were pretty high-grade. They are light and sturdy.
At the time, I wasn’t really into cycling and did pretty much zero maintenance other than adjusting the brakes when I got it. The bike took a beating and never left me stranded. I rode this thing pretty rough, occasionally going over curbs and hitting potholes. I never broke a spoke.
This is a great bike for someone who is just getting into road cycling. It also makes a good commuter or around town bike. Rather than spending thousands of dollars on a new road bike, you can pick up one of these used and get started for a few hundred bucks. Because this bike was a higher end model for its day, it still holds up compared to low to...
I had only owned mountain bikes before I bought the Centurion Ironman. The only downside of this bike for me is the down tube shifters. They take a bit of getting used to but are low maintenance and shift smooth. Another thing that may bother some people is the color scheme depending on the year and model you get. These bikes were made in the 80s a...
The Centurion Ironman Dave Scott was my first road bike. I bought the rusty old bike on Craigslist for about $150. For years I commuted to school and around town on it while I was living in Santa Barbara. At the time, I thought of it as just an old beater bike to ride around town. As I learned more about the model, I really grew to appreciate it. D...
Apr 8, 2013 · 1976 Centurion Semi Professional. When this bicycle was acquired I knew it had serious potential. But it was going to take a little work. Keeping that in mind, I understood I would have to sacrifice a speedy restoration and be OK with settling in for the long haul.
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May 11, 2013 · Although the Pro-Tour was a production touring bike, the build quality of this frame rivals that of any custom builder. It’s the reason both Richard Ballantine and Sheldon Brown dubbed the Centurion Pro-Tour one of the finest production touring bikes ever made.
