70's Motobecane race bike
03-31-05, 01:40 PM
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70's Motobecane race bike
I have what I believe is an early 70's Motobecane race bike. I bought it a number of years ago, from a customer, while I was working at a local bike shop. I didn't know much about it when I bought it, other than I thought it was a cool old race bike. I never asked the customer any questions, other than "how much do you want for it?".
So now I'm wondering if anyone can help me out with any info on this bike. It's a Motobecane painted in a darkish orange color, it has all Campy Neuvo Record parts, and the frame says it was built in Italy. I remember when my boss at the time looked at that, he thought it was sort of odd that a French bike was spec'ed with Italian parts, and was built in Italy. It has a dark reddish colored decal on the down tube saying it's a Motobecane, but other than that there are no other decals. Anyone know anything about this bike?
So now I'm wondering if anyone can help me out with any info on this bike. It's a Motobecane painted in a darkish orange color, it has all Campy Neuvo Record parts, and the frame says it was built in Italy. I remember when my boss at the time looked at that, he thought it was sort of odd that a French bike was spec'ed with Italian parts, and was built in Italy. It has a dark reddish colored decal on the down tube saying it's a Motobecane, but other than that there are no other decals. Anyone know anything about this bike?
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Pictures possible?
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Legendary Moto which is really a Gemini ridden by Ocana during
the TdF?
I'd like to see pics also.
Marty
the TdF?
I'd like to see pics also.
Marty
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Originally Posted by lotek
Legendary Moto which is really a Gemini ridden by Ocana during
the TdF?
I'd like to see pics also.
Marty
the TdF?
I'd like to see pics also.
Marty
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Originally Posted by lotek
Legendary Moto which is really a Gemini ridden by Ocana during
the TdF?
I'd like to see pics also.
Marty
the TdF?
I'd like to see pics also.
Marty
But if it is their TDF bike, how much do you think it's worth? As in, should I not leave it out in my garage anymore? I had planned on restoring it at some point, but I don't think that will ever happen now. Would ebay be a good place to sell it? I looked on there and they don't have too much vintage stuff on there.
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Tex,
There is much debate whether Ocana rode a Moto or a Gemini
Too many people have seen the Moto and verified that is what it is.
I can't tell you what it would be worth, I'm sure the francophiles
will be on this one soon.
You in Texas?
Marty
There is much debate whether Ocana rode a Moto or a Gemini
Too many people have seen the Moto and verified that is what it is.
I can't tell you what it would be worth, I'm sure the francophiles
will be on this one soon.
You in Texas?
Marty
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Originally Posted by BikerTex
But if it is their TDF bike, how much do you think it's worth? As in, should I not leave it out in my garage anymore? I had planned on restoring it at some point, but I don't think that will ever happen now. Would ebay be a good place to sell it? I looked on there and they don't have too much vintage stuff on there.
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