Motobecane 2010 Track
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5'9"
I usually ride a medium but can ride a large mountain bike frame comfortably (for frames that only come in 3 sizes); prefer the toptube length of 23" to 24"
I usually ride a medium but can ride a large mountain bike frame comfortably (for frames that only come in 3 sizes); prefer the toptube length of 23" to 24"
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This bike is just what I have been looking for. I think I'm going to pick one up I just can't decide on color. I was thinking I would get black but they're out of 49cm in black. So now I'm between the blue or the white.
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Has anyone tried an GXP style crank set on this frame? As I have a SRAM S300 laying around in my bedroom that I would like to switch out for whatever is on this bike.
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Has anyone tried an GXP style crank set on this frame? As I have a SRAM S300 laying around in my bedroom that I would like to switch out for whatever is on this bike.
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Well, mine came in today. I have to say I'm pretty happy with it.
Motobecane Track 1 by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr
Motobecane Track 3 by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr
Motobecane Track 2 by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr
The seat and front brake that I put on the bike were stock on my 2010 Trek 1.2 road bike. I also changed the crankset to a SRAM S300 Courier. I had it laying around, I planned on using it on my cx bike but it didn't fit.
The next thing that needs to be changed is the cog, as 48x15 is not very good. At 84.4 gear inches the bike is fast, but I can't backpedal to save my life. Good thing the front brake works really good.
Motobecane Track 1 by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr
Motobecane Track 3 by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr
Motobecane Track 2 by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr
The seat and front brake that I put on the bike were stock on my 2010 Trek 1.2 road bike. I also changed the crankset to a SRAM S300 Courier. I had it laying around, I planned on using it on my cx bike but it didn't fit.
The next thing that needs to be changed is the cog, as 48x15 is not very good. At 84.4 gear inches the bike is fast, but I can't backpedal to save my life. Good thing the front brake works really good.
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^^^ That bike looks great with that saddle and those cranks are a major upgrade over the stock Lasco's.
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I love how the black looks. I need to get new pedals on mine, I have a really hard time getting into the plastic cages.
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Oh, the stock pedals are awful for sure. I saved the straps to hold small stuff sacks under the saddle or as hold downs on racks, but they are useless on pedals.
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I rode about 10 miles today in this 10 degree weather. I would consider it a success even though my feet got cold. I got my skids down I can do them super easy now, but I don't like wearing down my tire so I won't do them too much. The clips felt like they were going to snap off when I did skids lol. I also took some better pictures.
Here's one of them...
Untitled by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr
If you click the photo there are a few more in my photostream.
Here's one of them...
Untitled by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr
If you click the photo there are a few more in my photostream.
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Do you have stock pedals/clips/straps?
Good pedals/clips/straps were the best upgrade my Track has ever seen.
If you like to skid, find some cheap tires. My local co-op sells Kendas like the stock Motobecane ones for $8 a pop.
Good pedals/clips/straps were the best upgrade my Track has ever seen.
If you like to skid, find some cheap tires. My local co-op sells Kendas like the stock Motobecane ones for $8 a pop.
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Yes, well I did... both of the flip tabs broke off the stock pedals today. I threw the pedals that came with my Trek 1.2 on there, and also some Power Straps. I have to say it is much better than the stock pedals. Doesn't seem like very many people use the power straps though.
Also I'v noticed that my lock ring loosens up when I skid. Kind of annoying. I got the cog super tight, and the lock ring super tight, and it still gets loose. Thinking about getting a different lock ring maybe? It seems to me that my friend never has a problem with his.
Also I'v noticed that my lock ring loosens up when I skid. Kind of annoying. I got the cog super tight, and the lock ring super tight, and it still gets loose. Thinking about getting a different lock ring maybe? It seems to me that my friend never has a problem with his.
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https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...cane/track.htm
Just saw this new bike up on BikesDirect. It's nothing special, but its way cheap, cromo and a good beater bike i guess.
No fender mounts, which limits its usability as a beater bike.
Comes with REAR break...wtf, weird.
For those that care I guess.
Just saw this new bike up on BikesDirect. It's nothing special, but its way cheap, cromo and a good beater bike i guess.
No fender mounts, which limits its usability as a beater bike.
Comes with REAR break...wtf, weird.
For those that care I guess.
it is strange CPCS rules
A TRACK BIKE - does not need brakes; but a Track Bike must have sew-ups to be classed as such; thus most track bikes require a brake under CPSC rules
BUT NOW CPCS says all bikes with only one brake must have a REAR BRAKE; if you have a front you must have a rear
So if you want to have low price with just one brake under current CPSC rules it needs to be the rear
Moto Messenger and Windsor Clockwork are basicly the same bike with two bikes [thus legal]
Hour & Track which only have one - get rear [thus legal]
confusing enough?As you can guess, we in the industry do not control the CPCS; just live by the rules
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Also I'v noticed that my lock ring loosens up when I skid. Kind of annoying. I got the cog super tight, and the lock ring super tight, and it still gets loose. Thinking about getting a different lock ring maybe? It seems to me that my friend never has a problem with his.
I never had this problem with the stock Formula lockring, but I have heard about others having the problem. Get a nice steel lockring for $10-15.
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https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...kilott_pro.htm
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So, how come the Kilo TT Pro is sold with ONLY a FRONT BRAKE?
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...kilott_pro.htm
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...kilott_pro.htm
i assume they currently have two brakes
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but the bike has been produced wiuth two different seat tube sizes
the correct post comes in the box to match that production run
However, I do not think there are any left other than 27.2mm
As you probably know; bike sites all say 'specs subject to change without notice' somewhere
reason is; different production runs can have small differences; this the case with 100% of bike factories making mass produced bikes
when we have two runs in stock that we find out there are small differences on we try to list both with [no choice] in line so customers will know
example: TIRES: Continental or Vittoria Rubino PRO (No Choice)
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Just to check, are you using the proper tools/methods to install both parts? Chain whip/Rotafix for the cog, and a lockring wrench for the lockring?
I never had this problem with the stock Formula lockring, but I have heard about others having the problem. Get a nice steel lockring for $10-15.
I never had this problem with the stock Formula lockring, but I have heard about others having the problem. Get a nice steel lockring for $10-15.
At any rate I ordered a DA cog and lockring.
And why is BD commenting on the very first post? ha.
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If this is truly the case then I think you guys should be putting in a side note that states so. Otherwise, you guys are causing a lot of confusing and may result in the customer buying a WRONG size post and later damage their frames.
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i gotta question
so i want to have a threaded stem installed on my bike to give it a more "classy" look, what exactly would i need to buy? i know i will probably need to buy a new fork and stem, but what else? any help would be appreciated(and not trolling)
so i want to have a threaded stem installed on my bike to give it a more "classy" look, what exactly would i need to buy? i know i will probably need to buy a new fork and stem, but what else? any help would be appreciated(and not trolling)
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I don't understand... the seat tube and seat post size are going to match.
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My reply was to the idea that the site was saying that you may be shipped a bike with the wrong sized seat post.
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Well, given my personal experience with bd and their multitude of specification errors, I wouldn't trust anything that they claim. I made incorrect choices based on their erroneous specifications, which cost me money.