Aaron: For an update on Clem Smith, Jr. check today's BLUG. They've got some prototypes they are tinkering with. But they want to keep messing around with them so they are not for sale (yet). So it's getting close. I second Hugh's suggestion to be patient & save up. Clem Smith, Jr is supposed to roll out the door in the $1,500 range, so if you're looking at a built up Cross Check you're most of the way there.
dougP On Thursday, October 2, 2014 6:05:31 PM UTC-7, AaronY wrote: > > Hmm, waiting for Clem Smith, Jr to show up is a great idea. What's the > time frame on that though? Anyone know? > > That's interesting to hear about the Panasonic-Centurion connection. I > guess the Panasonic factories must have made bikes for quite a few brands. > I have a friend that has a mid 80's Scwhinn Traveler that was apparently > made by Panasonic, too. She calls it a "Schwinasonic". Or maybe it's > Schwinnasonic? In any case, it too is a great bike just like that Dave > Scott. > > Btw, the very first bike I purchased when I began to be more serious about > riding was a Centurion Accordo. Black paint and cool/dorky 80's graphics. > Centurions are great! > > Aaron Young > The Dalles, OR > > On Thursday, October 2, 2014, hsmitham <hughs...@gmail.com <javascript:>> > wrote: > >> Mike, >> >> Aaron gives some great advice. The only thing I'd add is perhaps wait to >> see what Grant and Company come up with in regards to this new "Clem Smith >> Jr" complete bike. >> >> Lastly, this is easier said then done but what the heck...save, save, >> save for that dream bike. If you squirrel away a bit every pay check you'll >> be there in no time! Besides it sounds like you have a sweet bike to ride >> right now. Just my .02. >> >> ~Hugh >> >> On Thursday, October 2, 2014 9:56:45 AM UTC-7, Mike K. wrote: >>> >>> Hi gang, >>> Well, I have some decision-making to do involving current bike >>> arrangement. I have two bikes, but need to get rid of one to make room for >>> a new one. I am getting a Surly Cross Check (would spring for a Sam, but >>> unfortunately, can't afford it, now matter how I slice the pie). >>> >>> My current bikes are both Centurions. One is an Accordo RS set up as a >>> single speed, Tange Infinity tubing. The other is a Dave Scott Master, >>> 14-speed with Shimano 600 group and Champion 1 tubing. >>> >>> I have been thinking about just keeping the Dave Scott as is for group >>> riding. I have a Brooks on it and could get a small saddle bag for tools, a >>> small jacket, patch kit, etc. BUT, the top tube has a small dent in it. I >>> am probably like the 4th or 5th owner, if not further down the line. If it >>> was a "perfect" frame I probably wouldn't even consider discontinuing it in >>> my line up. >>> >>> The other option is to put the Shimano 600 group on the Accordo and use >>> that as my roadie, then sell all the single speed parts off of it to help >>> buy the Surly and a few parts I still need. Only problem with that is I >>> would have the other frame to sell, and I doubt it would sell as a >>> standalone frame/fork with a dented top tube. Otherwise, that Dave Scott is >>> responsive and really fun to ride. I had the Accordo set up as a road bike >>> and it just didn't have the zip of it's big brother. The Accordo is a bit >>> better looking, though, too. That sweet red paint job with white head tube >>> and seat tube. The Dave Scott is a white with the funny lightning-storm >>> graphics on the fork. >>> >>> I like the Accordo a lot, and it has rear braze on for a rack, as well >>> as a spot for a frame pump (Zefal #4 on the way!), but those would likely >>> go on the Cross Check anyway. >>> >>> I guess in the end, either one would leave me with a road bike with the >>> parts I already have. I'm just sort of looking for a few more factors to >>> consider to help me make the decision. >>> >>> Thanks, all. >>> >>> - Mike in Austin >>> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
