What makes the Motobecane XC racer so good?

“A light frame and good spec make Motobecane’s XC Racer fast and fun. Typically, you find these parts on bikes that cost thousands of dollars more…perhaps the only bike specifically designed for budding XC or 24-hour racers.” “The tight controls and frame angles are so lively it’s easy for the rider to find his zone.

What was the frame size of the Motobecane jubile sport?

Sweet early 1980’s Motobecane Jubile Sport 21 Inch frame size 12 speed touring bike with 20 ½ long top tube measured center to center. Made out of more Vitus 888 chrome moly steel.

How big are the wheels on a vintage Motobecane bike?

Vintage Motobecane Grand Touring Road Bicycle Speed 27″ wheels, 62cm. Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Vintage Men’s 10 speed Motobecane Mirage Road Bike Bicycle Made in France This bike is in overall good used condition and all functions work properly.

Where are the Motobecane rims made?

And Dia-Compe levers Crank: Motobecane Rear Wheel: The rim says”Made in Belgium” on it. And the hub says Normandy- Made in France Shifters: Suntour Power Shift Derailleurs: Suntour Saddle: Selle Italia- Anatomic I ship Ground UPS to the”Contiguous US Only” No Hawaii. Alaska, or Puerto Rico) for a flat rate of $75 and No P.O. Boxes Please.

Do Motobecane carbs have a fuel hose spigot?

This type is in many Motobecane USA parts illustrations, but it was not used on any, or hardly any US models. In the illustration below it was edited out. Out of 47 original carbs, taken off once-living Motobecanes from around Southern California, none were this “center mount early” type with the fuel hose spigot in the carb body.

What’s your review of the Motobecane Flyer?

“This bike is an absolute feather. You can have the lightest bike on the block for about the same price as most people pay for their wheels. The lightweight flyer screams up hills with no hint of bottom bracket flex. How does Motobecane do it?”