Centurion Accordo early 90s

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

I found this on Fb Marketplace for 50 clams. I'm pretty stoked. Like the Bridgestone RB-2 I found earlier this year, this seems to have been barely ridden. No evidence of braking on rims, no wear on gears or chain.

I'm going to tear it down, service everything. It's got sealed hubs, wuhoo!, one less thing to do. I've got wider bars for it and new tape in stock. So far I've ordered new 28c tires, new cages, and a NOS Modolo stem in 110 length. Oh, and new brake pads. I'm looking for a good deal on a Ritchey Pro seat.

I needed this bike like another hole in my head, but oh well.

 

[Ulu]

That’s a nice deal. I paid 60 for an Accordo Tange frame, fork, crankset and derailleurs.

But it’s huge. It’s too tall for me and I either have to cut it or trade it for a shorter frame

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

the "sealed" hubs are not sealed bearings as hoped, but just a rubber seal. No biggy. I serviced the front hub today. Began tearing down rest of bike in between chores and helping kids decorate for Halloween.

 

[100 mile howie]

For 50 clams, a Centurion in that condition... how could you not go after it?