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Prestige (1985,1986,1989)

Started in 1985 the Prestige was made with Tange's highest grade tubing "Tange Prestige" in 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

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

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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


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