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Ironman Carbon (1988)

1988 Centurion Ironman Carbon

1988 Ironman Carbon (Source User:TexasP&J)

1988 Carbon Ironman

Frame: Centurion Carbon wrapped alloy tubing bonded to Cast alloy lugs, 2 sets water bottle bosses
Fork: Tange Bonded Aluminum Alloy
Brakes: Shimano New 600 Ultegra SLR Linear Response Sidepull with New 600 Ultegra Aero Brake Levers
Chain Shimano UG narrow Bevelled plates Silver and black finish
Crankset: Shimano New 600 Ultegra 53/42t. Sealed BB Assembly, Anatomic Sizing
Rear Derailleur: Shimano New 600 Ultegra SIS RD-6400 7 Speed
Front Derailleur: Shimano New 600 Ultegra FD-6400 Clamp on Bottom pull
Shifters: Shimano New 600 Ultegra SIS 7 Speed Braze On
Cassette: Shimano New 600 Ultegra 12-21t 7 Speed Sealed System Silver Finish
Handlebar: Nitto B-115 Aluminum Alloy, padded tape, Anatomic Sizing
Stem: Nitto Young 3 Aluminum Alloy, Anatomic Sizing
Headset: Shimano New 600 Ultegra low Profile Aluminum Alloy Sealed System
Hubs: Shimano New 600 Ultegra Sealed System 28 hole Front, 32 Hole Rear
Pedals: Shimano/Look Dura Ace Clipless
Rims: Araya CT-370 Hard Anodized. 28hole Front, 32 Hole Rear
Seat: Sella Italia Turbo Genuine Suede Calfskin
SeatPost: Sugino SP-0 25.0mm
Tires: Panaracer Tecnova 700x20c Special Smooth siping tread, rate 115psi
Sizes: 50,52,54,56,58,60,62cm
Color: Natural Carbon with Clear Coat
MSRP: $1,500

Interesting fact, at release the Ironman Carbon was originally spec'd with DuraAce and shortly into production it was changed to 600 Ultegra. the 1988 Catalog lists 600 Ultegra

Original MSRP:$1,500-$1,600 and was the highest-priced Centurion of the period.


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