Stumprofig

This is not an ad--

I'm selling my Motobecane Grand Jubilee road fix here in NYC (where there seems to be a market for such things, at least on Craigslist). I have two 'beater' fixies, like my other one better, and would like to get a more serious track bike, so off she goes...

The frame's in great shape structurally but is a little ugly. Still, it seems pounds lighter than the steel frame on my other bike (I think it's cromoly on the Moto). It's got a new rear wheel with a track hub + lockring and a 15t gear. The cranks and pedals are ****ty and a little clicky but all right. When my friend converted it, it wasn't possible to remove the larger chainwheel, so it's on as a clunky bit of history.

My guess is the target audience here is either a newbie who would like to try a fixed and wants an easy solution, or someone with more experience who would like either the wheel or the frame for their own endeavors. My two beefs with it are that it's small for me and parts for french bikes are a pain in the ass to find. I expect to take a little bit of a bath here since it cost me a bit to get the new stuff to convert it, but I'd appreciate if someone could point me in the direction of a reasonable asking price.


Thanks!

NYCpistarider

What size is it?

Stumprofig

I believe its 54cm

NYCpistarider

i'm looking for a beater that size. email me at nycpistarider@yahoo.com and maybe we can work something out...

shishi

if is a beater bike I would ask 150-200...

Mr. Shadow

I have two converted Motobacanes. Most of the price is in the rear wheels and hubs.
You might want to compare prices found on Ebay. Nicer parts go at a higher price, but are worth it to the right buyer.

brokenrobot

This is not a response to an ad, but I'm in NYC and looking for a "first fixie"... so drop me a line if you get this figured out! After NYCPistaRider's had a shot, of course; he was here first

NYCpistarider

It's she, actually. How many female fixers are there here anyway??

brokenrobot

Yipes, sorry! I apologize for assuming you were male... damn stereotypes!

-chris

NYCpistarider

No worries. It is an understandable assumption given that almost all the posters on this forum seem to be fellas.

Stumprofig

Just felt the pang of obligation for not posting my results! I did in fact sell it for around 140, which made me happy. Thanks for the advice to all; sorry to not get back earlier for those interested.