I've stripped serviced, cleaned and rebuilt this rather nice Motobecane with some lovely parts. Personally I think it's all come together very nicely very traditional looking. And in all honesty it rides like a dream, relaxed and smooth even better than I expected.
Size is 60cm (ct) X 57cm (cc)
The frame is straight and true and the paint is generally extremely good, reminds me very much of a Salsa. Unfortunetly the previous owner replaced the rear gear cable but it was too short so to compensate he moved the old band on gear shifters down but he didn't unclamp it properly and scratched both sides of the downtube in the process. Numpty! Still doesn't detract from the overall condition of the bike.
Built as a 1x7 with a SR 48t chainset its ideal commuter or town type bike. I've fitted new saddle, seatpost, tape and cables aswell as replace almost every part with quality items from my spares box.
I'm going to advertise it here just for the weekend as I need to get these things sold.
Now on Ebay.
More pictures can be seen here:
Full spec: http://s597.photobucket.com/albums/tt55 ... /Prestige/
Frame: Motobecane Pretige 2040 tubing - new chrome look chainstay protector
Fork: Motobecane half chromed
Headset: Generic steel (original)
Stem: Pivo
Handlebar: Old Randonneur stylee bar, very comfy
Tape: New Deda tan
Brakes Calipers: Dia Compe centre pulls - badged Motobecane
Brake Levers: Shimano 600EX with Tan hoods
Cables: New Tan outer and stainless inners
Seatpost: New alloy - no name
Saddle: New Tan Charge Bucket
Gear Levers: Shimano Barcon
Front derailleur: N/A
Rear derailleur: Shimano Golden Arrow
Chain: KMC
Freewheel: 7 speed 13-28'ish
Bottom Bracket: Original no name
Crankset: SR Apex
Chainrings: 48t SR Royal
Pedals: SPD, Quill or double sided plastic
Hubs: Mavic 501 sealed
Rims: Mavic MA40 700c
Tyres: Specialized Armidilo 28c
Mudguards: Steel chromed - solid and sturdy
