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07-02-08, 02:37 PM
Hi all,
When I was in high school I purchased a Motobecane Grand Jubilee that had been stolen and later recovered by a local shop. In later years it was stolen from me... I loved that bike and I'm now looking to get something similar in a 70's Motobecane.
One that I'm currently considering sports sew up tires, and I'm not sure if that's the way I'd like to go as a casual rider these days. I was curious if anyone knows what came standard on say a 1980 - 1982 Motobecane GJ? Clinchers or sew ups? I liked the ride, and don't ever recall trouble from whatever they were... I did find a catalog from 1984 that shows Michelin Bib TS 23's, but haven't had any luck figuring out what style those are.
Thanks,
Jason
When I was in high school I purchased a Motobecane Grand Jubilee that had been stolen and later recovered by a local shop. In later years it was stolen from me... I loved that bike and I'm now looking to get something similar in a 70's Motobecane.
One that I'm currently considering sports sew up tires, and I'm not sure if that's the way I'd like to go as a casual rider these days. I was curious if anyone knows what came standard on say a 1980 - 1982 Motobecane GJ? Clinchers or sew ups? I liked the ride, and don't ever recall trouble from whatever they were... I did find a catalog from 1984 that shows Michelin Bib TS 23's, but haven't had any luck figuring out what style those are.
Thanks,
Jason