Considering parting with Motobecane Champion Team 1975-1976 55cm ideas on value?
08-04-13, 05:02 PM
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Motobecane Champion Team 1975-1976 55cm ideas on value?
Motobecane Team Champion in 55cm and would like to know the value based on what you is shown. It's in very nice condition with a few rubs from the back wheel but no dents and showing very nicely. When I purchased it I was really hoping to fall in love with it as I have with my older Peugeots but has not been the case. If any of you have an idea I would appreciate the input. Yes, the bottle cages are riv-nutted but does not show with the cages on. Also the bar end levers well,..........that's how I got it and haven't thought about changing.
There is another place on bike forums where we discussed this bike. Feel free to look it up as we spend a bit of time discussing age and rivnuts!!!
I look forward to your replies.
Last edited by mcrane; 08-04-13 at 05:15 PM. Reason: abiding my guidelines
08-06-13, 01:59 PM
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Best bet is to put it on the bay with a reserve you are comfortable. I bought mine over 5 years ago for under $800. Yours is a good size and generate some interest. Invest in some more retro looking bottle cages.
08-06-13, 05:36 PM
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Great looking bike! Yeah even just some silver alloy cages would look much better.
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Hey 
take it outside this is a family site.
take it outside this is a family site.
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08-06-13, 06:46 PM
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The OP is located in the midwest. If it's a major metro area, like ORD, MSP, MKE, DTW, STL, or CVG, I would think he could sell it locally and do well enough. Not sure about Cleveland or Columbus.
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My that's pretty, but alas it's still French 
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08-07-13, 11:45 AM
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A larger but nearly identical Champion Team sold on eBay a while ago for $1,000 buy it now. There have been others, but they aren't in the archive anymore.
So eBay maybe $1,000 if you are patient.
Craigslist maybe $600-$800 depending on local market
Garage sale maybe $50
For what it's worth, if I saw one my size in similar condition, I wouldn't hesitate at $800 but it would have to be very special at $1,000 or more. The '74 through 76-77 are selling for much more than the later ones, and BIC orange for more than other colors.
EDIT: I just saw the rivnut cage mounts. OOPS subtract $200 except for the Garage sale estimate.
So eBay maybe $1,000 if you are patient.
Craigslist maybe $600-$800 depending on local market
Garage sale maybe $50
For what it's worth, if I saw one my size in similar condition, I wouldn't hesitate at $800 but it would have to be very special at $1,000 or more. The '74 through 76-77 are selling for much more than the later ones, and BIC orange for more than other colors.
EDIT: I just saw the rivnut cage mounts. OOPS subtract $200 except for the Garage sale estimate.
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08-09-13, 11:59 PM
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i thought this was yours, for a second....
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/d...968565889.html
nice bikes, indeed.
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/d...968565889.html
nice bikes, indeed.
08-10-13, 05:08 AM
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I'd try selling it here first -I think you'll get a buyer atta reasonable number on this one. No eBay fees, no eBay drama and you keep it in the "club".
08-10-13, 05:21 AM
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08-26-13, 11:09 AM
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Decided to try Ebay on this one. We'll see!
08-26-13, 11:16 AM
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Good luck! If it was my size, I'd be sorely tempted to bid on it -- it's such a nice-looking bike!
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