Started in 1985 the Prestige was made with Tange's highest grade tubing "Tange Prestige" and was only offered for three years 1985 which had Shimano Dura Ace Groupset, and featured on the 1986 model again. in 1989 the Prestige had a full Shimano 600 Tri-Color "Ultegra" Groupset.
The 1986 Centurion/Shimano/Avenir/Texas Metros Cycling team
1986 Centurion/Shimano/Avenir/Texas Metros Cycling team which competed in the 7-11 Cup Series. Used Prestige frames that were painted Pink and outfitted with Shimano Dura Ace.race team which consisted of (L-R) Susan Ehlers, Marianne Berglund, Peggy Maass, Bunki Bunkaitas. Not Pictured: Rebecca Daughton
1989 The Montogomery Securities/Avenir Team used the Prestige as their Team bikes. the Frame geometry is setup for Criterium
| 1985 Specs | |
|---|---|
| Frame Construction | Full Tange Prestige Double butted Chrome Moly, All investment cast lugs |
| Fork | Tange Prestige, Fluted Steering tube, Investment Cast Crown |
| Brake | Shimano New Dura-Ace Sidepull, Hooded New Dura-Ace Levers |
| Chain | DID Dai Hard Bevelled plates Chrome Plated |
| Crankset | Shimano New Dura-Ace Dark Anodized. 52/42t Anatomic Sizing |
| Derailleurs | Shimano New Dura-Ace dark anodized, S.I.S system, Brazed on Levers |
| Freewheel | Shimano New Dura-Ace. Thread on type 13-21 t 6-speed |
| Handlebar | Nitto 175 Aluminum Alloy. Pelten padded tape. Anatomic Sizing |
| Headset | Shimano New Dura-Ace Alloy Sealed System. |
| Hubs | Shimano New Dura-Ace 32h Sealed system |
| Pedals | Shimano New Dura-Ace aero with integrated toe clip/strap |
| Rims | Mavic GP-4 Hard anodized 32 hole for tubular tires |
| Seat | Selle Italia Turbo Genuine Suede Calfskin |
| Seatpost | Shimano Dura-Ace EX, 27.4mm |
| Spokes | Asahi Stainless Steel 14-15-14 Ga |
| Stem | Nitto NTC-A, Forged Aluminum Alloy, Anatomic Sizing |
| Tires | Vittoria Nuovo Pro 260gm. Cotton Casing tubular |
| Frame Sizes | 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64cm |
| Colors | Anthracite with Silver Two Tone seat/head tubes Protective Clearcoat |
| MSRP | COST:$700.00 (Before Qty Cost Breaks as of 7/15/1985) Suggested Retail Price Range $995.00 to $1100.00 |
Specs taken from 1986 Centurion Catalog
| 1986 Specs | |
|---|---|
| Frame Construction | Full Tange Prestige Double butted Chrome Moly, All investment cast lugs |
| Fork | Tange Prestige, Special Centurion narrow sloping crown |
| Brake | Shimano New Dura-Ace Sidepull, New Dura-Ace Levers |
| Chain | Dura-Ace |
| Crankset | Shimano New Dura-Ace Dark Anodized. 53/42t Anatomic Sizing |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano New Dura-Ace S.I.S index system, RD-7401 |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano New Dura-Ace FD-7400 |
| Freewheel | Shimano New Dura-Ace. Thread on type13-21t 6-speed |
| Handlebar | Nitto 175 Aluminum Alloy. Pelten padded tape. Anatomic Sizing |
| Headset | Shimano New Dura-Ace Sealed System. HS-7400 |
| Hubs | Shimano New Dura-Ace Sealed bearing system 32 hole |
| Pedals | Shimano New Dura-Ace aero with integrated clips |
| Rims | Wolber Aubisque Tubular 32 Hole |
| Seat | Selle Italia Turbo Genuine Suede Calfskin |
| Seatpost | Shimano Dura-Ace EX, 27.2mm |
| Spokes | Asahi Butted Stainless Steel 14-15-14 Ga |
| Stem | Nitto NTC-A, Forged. Anatomic Sizing |
| Tires | Wolber Corsa 80. Cotton Casing tubular |
| Frame Sizes | 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64cm |
| Colors | Lavender with Silver Dualtone. Protective Clearcoat |
| MSRP | COST:$848.00 (Before Qty Cost Breaks as of 5/1/1986) Suggested Retail Price Range $1200.00 to $1250.00 |
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| 1989 Specs | |
|---|---|
| Frame Construction | Full Tange Prestige Double butted Chrome Moly, All investment cast lugs |
| Fork | Tange Prestige, Special Centurion narrow sloping crown |
| Bottom Bracket | Tange Square taper 68mm Shell |
| Brake Levers | Shimano 600 Ultegra SLR (BL-6400) White Hoods |
| Brakes | Shimano 600 Ultegra (BR-6400) |
| Chain | Shimano 600 Ultegra (CH-6400) Black/Silver Plates |
| Crankset | Shimano 600 Ultegra 53/42t Round (FC-6400) |
| Front Derailleur | Double, Shimano 600 Ultegra (FD-6400) |
| Rear Derailleur | 7-Speed, Shimano 600 Ultegra (RD-6400) |
| Cassette | Shimano 600 Ultegra (CS-6400) 7 Speed |
| Shift Levers | Shimano 600 Ultegra (SL-6400) R:7-Speed SIS with Friction option. F:Friction |
| Handlebar | Nitto B115 > White Tape, Width: 62cm-420mm |
| Headset | Shimano 600 Ultegra (HS-6400) |
| Hubs | Shimano 600 Ultegra (R:FH-6400 F:HB-6400) |
| Pedals | Sampson/SR Clipless (cleats included) |
| Rims | Araya CTL-370 |
| Seat | Avenir Turbogel |
| Seatpost | Sugino |
| Spokes | F:28/R:32 Stainless Silver/ Black Nipples |
| Stem | Nitto |
| Tires | Panaracer Tecnova II (700x20c) |
| Frame Sizes | 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64cm |
| Scheme | fade |
| Head Badge | Heavy "C" w/o shading "Made in Japan" below |
| DT Decal | "Centurion" unshaded thinner font |
| TT Decal | "PRESTIGE" |
| Seattube Decal | Top: geographic themed "Tange Prestige" Base: "Made in Japan/Designed in USA" |
| Seat Stay Decal | "Centurion" below caps |
| Fork Decals | Clear "Tange Prestige" |
| Chainstay Protector | Black rubber with white lettering "Centurion" |
| Color | Blue Smoke Fade. Protective Clearcoat |
| MSRP | COST:$670.00 (Before Qty Cost Breaks as of 12/12/1988) $992.54 (33% Profit Margin) |
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