Originally Posted by
joe_5700
Motobecane no longer exists as a company. It's only existance is a sticker on a bike. The OP is obviously a spammer.
low post count? check
mentions discounts by percentages? check (BD likes o compare retail and their price)
mentions specific components by level name? check (most people with a 4 post count total do not even know the Shimano group level hierarchy....)
says they are not part of BD? check
Using this logic, the person on this board with by far the highest post count falls into this category, however he seems rather happy with his BD experience. I've never bought from BD, but I have considered it. The components are the same ones you will find on any number of name brands/LBS bikes. All the haters do is perpetuate a thread that cannot be proven to be what you claim it is - a planted shill thread. Mulder, Scully anyone?
I remember when I first posted on this board back in 2005. I was all excited about getting back into cycling, and it is a wonder I am still around to help others and have a little fun. I've spread my share of crankiness, but the point is that the frenzy surrounding BD is unnecessary.
FWIW, I did see chicabike posted an 'ad' on the local CL and I flagged it as spam. Selling a new bike for $179 on a board intended for used and unwanted items just takes away from the seller trying to move their bike to make rent, or buy food, or whatever.