Description
Established in 1923 Motobécane was one of the most famous French manufacturer of bicycles, mopeds, motorcycles, and other small vehicles. "Motobécane" is a compound of "moto", slang for motorcycle; "bécane" is slang for "bike."
They became more known to an international public by their sponsoring of professional teams and winning the Tour de France with their typical orange machines.
This elegant and reliable Motobecane dates back to the early 1980s. The frame is made of Vitus 172 steel tubes and as for the equipment, is comes with some quality French parts with a triple crank set which will make the climbs so much easier.
Either to take part in Eroica events, to hit the daily bike path or to cycle to the next café, this Motobecane is a reliable choice. Without renouncing a vintage style!
Size Information
Size (Center-Top) | 56.5 cm |
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Top Tube | 56 cm |
Head Tube | 13.5 cm |
Standover | 81 cm |
Details
Brand | Motobecane |
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Shifters | Simplex |
Crankset | Stronglight 300 LX; 170 mm; 52/42 |
Bottom Bracket | Stronglight |
Seat | Selle San Marco |
Hubs | Atom; 5-speed; 22/14 ratio |
Rims | Record Depose; 700C tubulars |
Tires | Vittoria Rally; 622/23 tubulars NEW |
Stem | AVA 8cm |
Stembar | AVA 39 cm |
Chain | YBN hard plated NEW |
Pedals | Not included |