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 |
Picture Retrieved 4/2016 from Flickr user meadowann
| 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 (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 | Need > |
| 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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