Question for Vintage Bike Folks - Motobecane Le Champion
01-15-11, 08:49 AM
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Question for Vintage Bike Folks - Motobecane Le Champion
Have a chance to buy a vintage bike in Hawaii. Ad details as follows:
He's asking $350. This bike will be used as a commuter/recreation road rider (about 15-20 miles/day couple of times a week).
Yay or nay?
Motobecane Le Champion racing bicycle, 62 cm from top tube to crank, 27" wheels and tires, all original Campagnola components, chrome-moly frame, vintage pump, an original Blackburn rack, extra set of 27" Veinmann wheels and tires (made in Belgium). This bike is all original and in very good condition, a classic.
Yay or nay?
01-15-11, 08:57 AM
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Oh man, great deal. Thats the top-o-the-line Moto, other than the Team Champion which was very low production.
Big frame. Hope you are over 6 foot.
Big frame. Hope you are over 6 foot.
01-15-11, 09:04 AM
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Check for damage in person, but otherwise grab it.
Edit: Move fast! Frequently, when people post here asking for advice, it takes too long to get our opinions and they miss out.
This thread may also get moved to appraisals soon.
Edit: Move fast! Frequently, when people post here asking for advice, it takes too long to get our opinions and they miss out.
This thread may also get moved to appraisals soon.
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01-15-11, 09:06 AM
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If it's your size I'd jump on it.
I've noticed that bikes in HI tend to be high-priced, but that's not bad.
I've also noticed that bikes in HI tend to be rust prone, so check it out carefully.
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I've noticed that bikes in HI tend to be high-priced, but that's not bad.
I've also noticed that bikes in HI tend to be rust prone, so check it out carefully.
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01-15-11, 09:41 AM
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I fly into Hawaii on Tuesday, and I will tell the seller I will take it.
And I am 74" tall with a 35" actual inseam
And I am 74" tall with a 35" actual inseam
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Offer to confirm the deal with a PayPal down payment - don't wait. The Campy group itself is worth the price and the bar end shifters are nice. Post with pictures when the bike is secured.
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Dad has one of these. He lets me ride it when I go home to visit. I really like to ride it a lot.
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I love the teal-'n-cream ones. Had one: sold it.
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01-15-11, 07:57 PM
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That teal one wants to be mine.
01-15-11, 08:21 PM
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thats funny because it said the same thing to me.
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By all means, make a down-payment - but pull the seatpost and stem before you commit fully! I spent four years riding in Hawaii, and as an earlier post notes: rust can be a problem! Check for oxidation closely!!
Nice find at a super-nice price if it's rust-free.
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Nice find at a super-nice price if it's rust-free.
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Awesome, thanks guys. I'm going to get it the same day I fly into Hawaii. 
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By all means, make a down-payment - but pull the seatpost and stem before you commit fully! I spent four years riding in Hawaii, and as an earlier post notes: rust can be a problem! Check for oxidation closely!!
Nice find at a super-nice price if it's rust-free.
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Nice find at a super-nice price if it's rust-free.
DD
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