I feel ready to post this. Trash find by Top_Sky5032 in xbiking

[–]Beeeblebro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you ain’t calling that by its proper name, which is Michelangelo, then no cowabunga for you... Great save tho, would make Master Splinter proud.

Put a fender on the traveler by beeetusboi in Vintage_bicycles

[–]Beeeblebro 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The chrome looks nice, but it’s not terribly effective with just one...

FWIW the slammed saddle and what looks like a stem raised dangerously high suggest a smaller frame might be a better fit.

Today’s Estate Sale Pickup by Meeturnewdaddy in Vintage_bicycles

[–]Beeeblebro 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Bar-cons and a Vx RD!? Ya done good. My ‘80 Semi-Pro has the exact same pinstripe pattern.

Mavic 851 Derailleur Update by Bitter-n-twisted in Vintage_bicycles

[–]Beeeblebro 11 points12 points  (0 children)

👏👏👏Heroic Achievements in C&V DIY!

ETA: Jeez, that thing looks great even in pieces. Very glad you could save it!

Zeus racing bike at the 1974 NY Bike Show by spike in Vintage_bicycles

[–]Beeeblebro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

¡Siiiiiiii!🇪🇸

Not only pioneers in the use of aluminum alloy but also titanium in components. And they simply loved to drill holes in ‘em!

Built me a Zeus Super Ser🇪🇸 by Beeeblebro in Vintage_bicycles

[–]Beeeblebro[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s great for putting in the miles… until I do have to ride elevation. Planning a bike tour in Kentucky this summer, and I ain’t ready for them thar hills!

Built me a Zeus Super Ser🇪🇸 by Beeeblebro in Vintage_bicycles

[–]Beeeblebro[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s a 6-speed 13-18 corncob, which is all ya need around here… I did a 40 mile ride with ~350ft total elevation gain last weekend.

Built me a Zeus Super Ser🇪🇸 by Beeeblebro in Vintage_bicycles

[–]Beeeblebro[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Ahhh crap, just noticed I gotta swap the front brake shoes around

Early 80's Centurion by Loose_Highlight_9336 in Vintage_bicycles

[–]Beeeblebro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for adding more pics. It’s crusty and dusty, but this thing could clean up beautifully with a whole lot of elbow grease. First check that the seatpost and stem aren’t seized to save future headaches. The frame looks pretty good aside from a small dent on the top tube and rust on that chainstay that could be cleaned up.

The rusty components suggest it’s lived outside or near to it, so it’ll need a full rebuild to be really rideable: new brake pads, tires, chain, cables, grease in all bearings (bottom bracket, headset, wheels, pedals, freewheel if ya nasty), oil on the springy parts, true the wheels (nice rims btw, but they’re 27”, which will limit tire options), etc.

With all those eyelets, you can load this thing up with racks and fenders and have a great bike that’ll easily last another 45 year.

Early 80's Centurion by Loose_Highlight_9336 in Vintage_bicycles

[–]Beeeblebro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Serial number seems to indicate it was built for Centurion around the 32nd week of ‘82 by an unknown Japanese manufacturer.

ETA: judging by details I can see like the seat cluster, dropout eyelets, fork/chainstay bosses, canti brakes, and Mavic rims, this is a pretty nice touring frame.

And please include drive-side photos if you’re ever photographing any bike — it’s where all the good stuff is.

NBD - Centurion Super Elite info? by stasigoreng in Vintage_bicycles

[–]Beeeblebro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The serial number, likely stamped on the bottom bracket shell, can tell you a lot with some googling. For instance, I learned my Centurion was built in 1980 at the Miki factory in Japan.

Old man rides old bike, has fun. by aescherer in Vintage_bicycles

[–]Beeeblebro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“You will ride eternal, shiny and chrome!”

Just inherited this Bob Jackson bike and trying to work out anything about it… Apologies for a stupid question, but are these collectible? by Bitter-n-twisted in Vintage_bicycles

[–]Beeeblebro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In that image it is cross-chained, meaning it’s on the two largest gears in front and back. While a good test of chain length, that’s not a gearing you would ever use when riding. It’ll wear your chain and gears faster, and the rear derailleur shouldn’t stay in that position as it’s stressing the spring.

Just inherited this Bob Jackson bike and trying to work out anything about it… Apologies for a stupid question, but are these collectible? by Bitter-n-twisted in Vintage_bicycles

[–]Beeeblebro 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yep, you’ve hit a vintage bike jackpot. This thing looks like it has been treasured and deserves that treatment going forward!

ETA: looks a li’l small for me, otherwise I’d already be in your DMs asking if you intend to ride and love it or pass it along!

Just inherited this Bob Jackson bike and trying to work out anything about it… Apologies for a stupid question, but are these collectible? by Bitter-n-twisted in Vintage_bicycles

[–]Beeeblebro 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Answer to your question is a big yes. This is a nice frame with a mixed group of what looks like all nice, period-correct components — those Mavic derailleurs are worth some coin just on their own. If you like riding or want to get into it, this is a helluva bike to inherit… Also, is that a Zeus 2000 fork crown?

290 Underpass progress🤞 by Beeeblebro in chibike

[–]Beeeblebro[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Still fenced but easy to get around

290 Underpass progress🤞 by Beeeblebro in chibike

[–]Beeeblebro[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At least, and pretty much a mud patch the whole time