Eileen’s Centurion Accordo

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Here is Eileen’s Centurion Accordo. Eileen listed this as 1982 model, but judging from the components and color scheme I would think it’s a mid to late 80s model.

Centurion Accordo

I got this bike from someone who was clearing out their mother’s estate. His mother had competed in triathalons or the Seattle to Portland Race with this bike, but had not used it much as all. It was stored in a bike bag for over fifteen years. A couple of other people were interested in the bike, but they wanted me to have it since they felt it’s what their mom would have wanted. Who knows if that’s true or just a good story! Anyway it’s in  super clean shape except for a ding on the top tube. It rides really sweet. I’ve only had to adjust the shifters and it’s good to go. I thought it would be a great bike since I’d read how good the centurion frames were. It’s super light to carry up the stairs too. Love it! It shifts like a dream compared to my other bike – a hybrid schwinn crisscross. I did add a bell so I don’t startle people and I switched out the plastic pedals with toe clips for wellgo pedals that are normal on one side and spd clipless on the other.

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  • Mark L

    Due to the Biopace cranks I’d say mid to late 80s also. Nice bike! I’ve been trying to buy a red one from the neighbor down the street. He never rides it but refuses to sell…

    • BeaterRezQ

      Mark L, lol–regarding comment on neighbor that never rides his bike but refuses to sell it! I try to ride my 20 or so bikes, at least once a month…I know it can’t be me. Where do you live? (jk)

  • Pam T

    I had a similar one for triathlons, about 1986. Nice bike, hate not having it anymore.

  • BeaterRezQ

    I had a Centurion Iron man Dave Scott 1986 and a Trek 1000 1988 that both had similar components and setup as your Accordo. I would agree with two previous posts, as well as OTS–maybe 86-88. Nonetheless, it’s a beauty.

  • Mhpphd

    I WOULD HAVE TO SAY AFTER CLOSER LOOK 1989 GIVEN THE DECALS ON THE FORK & TOP TUBE

    • BeaterRezQ

      Dude, nice bike..I had exact same thing with 105 components throughout. It was too small for me so it’s long gone. Funny thing, I used to get grief from the spandex wearing brigade due to it’s colors–imagine that!?!

  • Ryansubike

    Sweet Ride