Recently bought: MOTOBECANE Super Mirage
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Recently bought: MOTOBECANE Super Mirage
https://flic.kr/s/aHsjwcRQXj
I uploaded bunch of photos on flickr.
Could you identify this Motobecane Super Mirage?
I have no information at all on this bike. It seems like it's from mid-80's or later.
I think the brakes/paddles are not original. They're shimano 105.
Well I paid 90 euros for this bike, and it seems all good.
No serious dent or damage on frame, just scratches from normal use.
Runs well, fits well, I really like it.
Please help me to identify this bike. Thanks in advance!
PS. I cleaned the chain with "Chain Cleaner", and I googled about the method and I found that I better not ride until I put chain oil. Is that right?
I uploaded bunch of photos on flickr.
Could you identify this Motobecane Super Mirage?
I have no information at all on this bike. It seems like it's from mid-80's or later.
I think the brakes/paddles are not original. They're shimano 105.
Well I paid 90 euros for this bike, and it seems all good.
No serious dent or damage on frame, just scratches from normal use.
Runs well, fits well, I really like it.
Please help me to identify this bike. Thanks in advance!
PS. I cleaned the chain with "Chain Cleaner", and I googled about the method and I found that I better not ride until I put chain oil. Is that right?
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Nice bicycle. Trying to determine what kind of bike you have by viewing the components will help you to determine the vintage of the bike. Have a look through How Old Is My Bike?, and apply what you find there. That will help you come very close to identifying the year the bicycle was made.
Other than that, it is difficult for me to offer much more information. A full drive side shot, and details of frame/fork set features, will also help nail the answer down more accurately.
Hope this is a help.
Other than that, it is difficult for me to offer much more information. A full drive side shot, and details of frame/fork set features, will also help nail the answer down more accurately.
Hope this is a help.
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