Late 70's (?) Motobecane Grand Touring
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Late 70's (?) Motobecane Grand Touring
Because I am a sucker for classic Motobecanes, I found what I am guessing is a late 70s Grand Touring. Bought it from the original owner, who rode it alot. Vitus tubing, Suntour components. Bike does have some surface rust here and there, but is in decent shape overall.
Any idea as to it's age? Thanks!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/42119664@N04/4918283446/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/4211966...n/photostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/4211966...n/photostream/
Any idea as to it's age? Thanks!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/42119664@N04/4918283446/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/4211966...n/photostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/4211966...n/photostream/
Last edited by ohjonnybegoode; 08-22-10 at 06:32 PM.
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How many cogs on the freewheel? Any date codes on the rear derailleur or the cranks? I am guessing late 1970s, as well.
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
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"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
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looks to me like its a 1979 grand touring. check out this website for some the old catalogs.
https://www.velobase.com/Resource_Too...alogScans.aspx
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