Motobecane Nomade, 6/7 speed, kid's bike, 1975
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Motobecane Nomade, kid's bike, 1975 - Is it special?
I found a bicycle in my grandmother's attic that my father bought me in 1975 or 1976. Its a kid's bike and looks like a 10 speed but I remember it being around a 6 or 7 speed, not 10. Its white with black accessories and its a "Nomade." Does anyone know if this bike is worth anything? I would like to get it tuned up and possibly sell it but am not sure what I've got nor where to go. Any help would be appreciated!
Thank you!
Shannon
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Shannon
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What you have is a very basic lower end moto. Better than anything you'd buy at a department store or wal-mart, a nice, capable beater bike. The higher end motos were the Le Champion (very very nice) and the Grand Record (just very nice). If you run a search on this model on ebay, you'll likely see they don't sell for much, probably under 50$.
This bike likely has some quirky threading issues (swiss or french bottom bracket, french headset). To find out how many speeds it is, count the cogs on the freewheel (back wheel) and multiply by the rings on the crank (near the pedals).
This bike likely has some quirky threading issues (swiss or french bottom bracket, french headset). To find out how many speeds it is, count the cogs on the freewheel (back wheel) and multiply by the rings on the crank (near the pedals).
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I bought an (adult-sized) Nomde in 1978 and happily rode it for years. A few upgrades and it was probably better than the next step up Mirage but, objectively, still a heavy bike even measured by the standards of the day. However, I'm not always "objective" with Motos.
If it's truly a "kids-sized" bike you might find a buyer as roadies for kids are both rare and expensive. Pogue is right about threading but if the BB and headset aren't munched that's not a huge issue. Some of those 1970s kids bikes had weird size tires and that might be a bigger issue.
Post again with frame/tire/rim sizes.
If it's truly a "kids-sized" bike you might find a buyer as roadies for kids are both rare and expensive. Pogue is right about threading but if the BB and headset aren't munched that's not a huge issue. Some of those 1970s kids bikes had weird size tires and that might be a bigger issue.
Post again with frame/tire/rim sizes.
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I saw one on Ebay and they are asking $1000.00 for it. Apparently, there were only 700 made which I didn't know until yesterday. I have to check to see on the frame which number it falls under in the series. I will count the cogs and thank you for your response! Any info helps.
Originally Posted by Poguemahone
What you have is a very basic lower end moto. Better than anything you'd buy at a department store or wal-mart, a nice, capable beater bike. The higher end motos were the Le Champion (very very nice) and the Grand Record (just very nice). If you run a search on this model on ebay, you'll likely see they don't sell for much, probably under 50$.
This bike likely has some quirky threading issues (swiss or french bottom bracket, french headset). To find out how many speeds it is, count the cogs on the freewheel (back wheel) and multiply by the rings on the crank (near the pedals).
This bike likely has some quirky threading issues (swiss or french bottom bracket, french headset). To find out how many speeds it is, count the cogs on the freewheel (back wheel) and multiply by the rings on the crank (near the pedals).
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Originally Posted by Walter
I bought an (adult-sized) Nomde in 1978 and happily rode it for years. A few upgrades and it was probably better than the next step up Mirage but, objectively, still a heavy bike even measured by the standards of the day. However, I'm not always "objective" with Motos.
If it's truly a "kids-sized" bike you might find a buyer as roadies for kids are both rare and expensive. Pogue is right about threading but if the BB and headset aren't munched that's not a huge issue. Some of those 1970s kids bikes had weird size tires and that might be a bigger issue.
Post again with frame/tire/rim sizes.
If it's truly a "kids-sized" bike you might find a buyer as roadies for kids are both rare and expensive. Pogue is right about threading but if the BB and headset aren't munched that's not a huge issue. Some of those 1970s kids bikes had weird size tires and that might be a bigger issue.
Post again with frame/tire/rim sizes.
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https://www.sheldonbrown.com/selling.html
I see all kinds of bizarre bike prices on ebay. Saw a guy with a pair of Grand Records with Nervex cranks and suicide levers, and he wanted two thousand bucks. Nice bikes, but not two thousand bucks worth. Seen UO-8s advertised as PX10s with thousand dollar reserves. If you're checking prices on ebay, see what folks are getting; run a search on "motobecane nomade" and click the completed auctions link. It'll show you what folks get, as opposed to what they ask, which is sometimes completely unrealistic.
Check for the tire size on the rim and on the tire. In addition, you might look on the frame for any tubing stickers. Common ones are "reynolds" and "vitus" on French bikes. It sounds like the frame is indeed very small, and that may increase the bike's value (I dunno, I take a huge 62cm frame, but than, a 50cm frame is not unusual, and that would likely look small next to you too.). The link above gives you info about how to measure a frame; you'll have to scroll down a bit. And in all things moto, I bow in Walter's direction. He has a far better knowledge of the marque than I, whose attention is distracted elsewhere.
I see all kinds of bizarre bike prices on ebay. Saw a guy with a pair of Grand Records with Nervex cranks and suicide levers, and he wanted two thousand bucks. Nice bikes, but not two thousand bucks worth. Seen UO-8s advertised as PX10s with thousand dollar reserves. If you're checking prices on ebay, see what folks are getting; run a search on "motobecane nomade" and click the completed auctions link. It'll show you what folks get, as opposed to what they ask, which is sometimes completely unrealistic.
Check for the tire size on the rim and on the tire. In addition, you might look on the frame for any tubing stickers. Common ones are "reynolds" and "vitus" on French bikes. It sounds like the frame is indeed very small, and that may increase the bike's value (I dunno, I take a huge 62cm frame, but than, a 50cm frame is not unusual, and that would likely look small next to you too.). The link above gives you info about how to measure a frame; you'll have to scroll down a bit. And in all things moto, I bow in Walter's direction. He has a far better knowledge of the marque than I, whose attention is distracted elsewhere.
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You are extremely helpful! I did a search on completed sales on Ebay and there aren't any that have been sold that are the same. For selling it, there is a bicycle trading magazine, is that a good source to find a buyer for it?
Originally Posted by Poguemahone
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/selling.html
I see all kinds of bizarre bike prices on ebay. Saw a guy with a pair of Grand Records with Nervex cranks and suicide levers, and he wanted two thousand bucks. Nice bikes, but not two thousand bucks worth. Seen UO-8s advertised as PX10s with thousand dollar reserves. If you're checking prices on ebay, see what folks are getting; run a search on "motobecane nomade" and click the completed auctions link. It'll show you what folks get, as opposed to what they ask, which is sometimes completely unrealistic.
Check for the tire size on the rim and on the tire. In addition, you might look on the frame for any tubing stickers. Common ones are "reynolds" and "vitus" on French bikes. It sounds like the frame is indeed very small, and that may increase the bike's value (I dunno, I take a huge 62cm frame, but than, a 50cm frame is not unusual, and that would likely look small next to you too.). The link above gives you info about how to measure a frame; you'll have to scroll down a bit. And in all things moto, I bow in Walter's direction. He has a far better knowledge of the marque than I, whose attention is distracted elsewhere.
I see all kinds of bizarre bike prices on ebay. Saw a guy with a pair of Grand Records with Nervex cranks and suicide levers, and he wanted two thousand bucks. Nice bikes, but not two thousand bucks worth. Seen UO-8s advertised as PX10s with thousand dollar reserves. If you're checking prices on ebay, see what folks are getting; run a search on "motobecane nomade" and click the completed auctions link. It'll show you what folks get, as opposed to what they ask, which is sometimes completely unrealistic.
Check for the tire size on the rim and on the tire. In addition, you might look on the frame for any tubing stickers. Common ones are "reynolds" and "vitus" on French bikes. It sounds like the frame is indeed very small, and that may increase the bike's value (I dunno, I take a huge 62cm frame, but than, a 50cm frame is not unusual, and that would likely look small next to you too.). The link above gives you info about how to measure a frame; you'll have to scroll down a bit. And in all things moto, I bow in Walter's direction. He has a far better knowledge of the marque than I, whose attention is distracted elsewhere.
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I've found ebay is best, but it helps to know exactly what you're selling. In my experience, if you list a frame on ebay, you can expect ten to fifteen questions about it if it's a decent frame. Be prepared. Unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately) there are no real price guides to older bikes; it depends on if you can find an interested buyer or not. I start any bike frame I sell on ebay for one dollar; but I'm usually am certain they'll go for far more than that. Also, be carefull to get shipping cost accurately; shipping bikes long distances can be pricey.
You might bounce around the Sheldon Brown site; he's got a page of links where there might be some online selling boards. There's also a buy-sell-trade link on this site.
You might bounce around the Sheldon Brown site; he's got a page of links where there might be some online selling boards. There's also a buy-sell-trade link on this site.
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https://www.rydjor.com/bikecollection/1976motob.htm
Heyred sent me this cool pic (thanks) so I though I'd share it. Good God, that is a kid's bike-- tho not Heyred's, his has a different paint scheme. Heyred, if that's what you've got, I'd do further research, because I've never seen one of those. Very cool. Might very well have collector's value.
Heyred sent me this cool pic (thanks) so I though I'd share it. Good God, that is a kid's bike-- tho not Heyred's, his has a different paint scheme. Heyred, if that's what you've got, I'd do further research, because I've never seen one of those. Very cool. Might very well have collector's value.
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thanks for posting the link. its the same as mine but nothing has been replaced or anything. it needs a tune up. the original paint is fine so they won't want to repaint it or anything. i will see what number it is in the series too when i venture down to my storage space. there are bats down there so i don't like to go in there too often. we had two of these bikes bought from a bike shop in Newport News, Virginia, the first one got run over by a car and it was mangled so we threw it out. what a mistake.
Originally Posted by Poguemahone
https://www.rydjor.com/bikecollection/1976motob.htm
Heyred sent me this cool pic (thanks) so I though I'd share it. Good God, that is a kid's bike-- tho not Heyred's, his has a different paint scheme. Heyred, if that's what you've got, I'd do further research, because I've never seen one of those. Very cool. Might very well have collector's value.
Heyred sent me this cool pic (thanks) so I though I'd share it. Good God, that is a kid's bike-- tho not Heyred's, his has a different paint scheme. Heyred, if that's what you've got, I'd do further research, because I've never seen one of those. Very cool. Might very well have collector's value.
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I've seen (on eBay) 1 or 2 of the kid's sized Motos. Motos and a few other marques pop up from time to time in kid's sizes and they're interesting bikes. A Nomade of any vintage I'm aware of has a hi-ten frame. should be a sticker saying 2040 or something similar on the seattube. A 1975 probably has cottered cranks and very average Huret derailleurs as well. What sets your bike apart is the size. As I mentioned earlier finding a kid's sized roadie nowadays is hard and expensive (I've seen a Colnago for $1K). I firmly believe in getting good bikes for your kids but that's serious $ esp. since, unlike shoes, you can't buy a size or 2 big and let the kid "grow into it." My guess is you'll find a buyer esp. on eBay but not for anything like $1K.
If, I'm wrong and it gets bid up to the heavens I'm sure you'll be OK with it.
Post that tire size when you can.
If, I'm wrong and it gets bid up to the heavens I'm sure you'll be OK with it.
Post that tire size when you can.
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I've seen exactly 1 (one) kids size Colnago Super.
now that is one fine looking kids bike, I believe they
were built for aspiring racers/developmental teams.
Marty
now that is one fine looking kids bike, I believe they
were built for aspiring racers/developmental teams.
Marty
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