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Centurion Sport DLX
Winter Project. Late 80s sport bike with some modern refinements.
1.Replaced the Arya Rims with Weinmann XR 18’s/Tiagra hub combo shod with Michelin 700x25s
2.Swapped out the Bio Pace crank with an FSA Vero 50/34
3.Upgraded BB with a VO sealed cartridge
4.Replaced the Exage rear derailleur with a Shimano Sora
5.Added some height to the bars with a Nitto Techmonic Stem
6.Changed cruddy clamp-on seat post with a Uno alloy
7.Kept the Exage brakes but upgraded with Ultegra pads
8.Swapped 6 speed freewheel for an 8 speed cassette and indexed down tube shifters
9.Swapped out the handle bars with some Civia shallow drops (I really like these)
10.Topped off with a Brooks Professional
Maybe a bit over the top for such a modest frame, but it turned out the way that I had hoped and is fun to ride. Still pondering whether or not to go with STI shifters or not. I really like the white (?) lever hoods but the rubber is starting to break down. We'll see.
Centurion Sport DLX
Winter Project. Late 80s sport bike with some modern refinements.
1.Replaced the Arya Rims with Weinmann XR 18’s/Tiagra hub combo shod with Michelin 700x25s
2.Swapped out the Bio Pace crank with an FSA Vero 50/34
3.Upgraded BB with a VO sealed cartridge
4.Replaced the Exage rear derailleur with a Shimano Sora
5.Added some height to the bars with a Nitto Techmonic Stem
6.Changed cruddy clamp-on seat post with a Uno alloy
7.Kept the Exage brakes but upgraded with Ultegra pads
8.Swapped 6 speed freewheel for an 8 speed cassette and indexed down tube shifters
9.Swapped out the handle bars with some Civia shallow drops (I really like these)
10.Topped off with a Brooks Professional
Maybe a bit over the top for such a modest frame, but it turned out the way that I had hoped and is fun to ride. Still pondering whether or not to go with STI shifters or not. I really like the white (?) lever hoods but the rubber is starting to break down. We'll see.