Centurion Carbon R Lugged Carbon Vintage Road Bike w/ New Tires - 57cm - $450 (palo alto)

Centurion Carbon R Lugged Carbon Vintage Road Bike w/ New Tires - 57cm 1

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E Bayshore Rd near Corporation Way

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bicycle type: road

frame size: 57 cm

wheel size: 700C

bicycle frame material: carbon fiber

make / manufacturer: Centurion

model name / number: Carbon R

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Thanks to a posting on the BikeForums website, we have identified this bike as a 1989 Centurion Carbon R vintage lugged carbon road bike. Although stickerless, the carbon finish and the shiny lugs still look great. The fork is alloy and the bike features a mixed Shimano/Microshift 2x9 drivetrain. The wheels are a big upgrade with Mavic Aksium Race shod with brand new Schwalbe Lugano 2 tires. The bike has all new cables and housing and has been fully tuned and is ready to ride. The bar wrap is also brand new. This would make a decent commuter or recreational rider.

With a 56cm effective top tube and 56.5cm seat tube (c-c), this bike should fit most riders in the 5'10' to 6'2" range. The standover measurement is 33".

Frame Material: Carbon tubes, aluminum lugs
Fork: Alloy
Drivetrain: Shimano 2x9
Brakes: Shimano Ultegra side-pull
Brake Levers: Tektro
Shifter: Shimano bar end
Front Derailleur: Shimano 600 Tricolor
Rear Derailleur: Microshift R9
Crankset: Shimano 600
Chainrings: FSA
Handlebar: Profile Stella Azzurra alloy drop bar
Bar Wrap: black mesh (new)
Stem: Profile Design H2O
Headset: Shimano 600
Saddle: Selle Royal Asphalt
Seatpost: Bontrager
Wheels: Mavic Aksium Race
Front Tire: Schwalbe Lugano 2 700x25c tires (NEW)
Rear Tire: Schwalbe Lugano 2 700x25c tires (NEW)
Extras: Delta alloy bottle cages

This Centurion classic is in Very Good condition overall for the vintage. There are a few minor cosmetic scuffs, but the raw finish holds up well. Mechanically, the bike is tuned and ready to ride.

post id: 7887045940

posted: 2025-10-07 20:22

updated: 2025-11-12 08:14

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Centurion Carbon R Lugged Carbon Vintage Road Bike w/ New Tires -...

Thanks to a posting on the BikeForums website, we have identified this bike as a 1989 Centurion Carbon R vintage lugged carbon road bike. Although stickerless, the carbon finish and the shiny lugs...