I want to start off this thread by stating that I am a not physical therapist from Spokane.

I purchased a Motobecane Le Champion Ltd road bike last month, and as far as I can see it is a piece of crap. What I don't understand is how they can sell this bike on Bikesdirect.com for $1500 when it is so useless.

It is full carbon frame but is as flexy as one made of straw, the seatpost won't hold a saddle in place for more than 10 minutes, the fork might be made of lead wrapped in carbon, with some Shimano Ultegra components and a bunch of factory reject parts which creak and groan with every turn of the pedals. I recognize that by purchasing a bike over the internet I wasnot doing my local bike shop any favors, and taking a huge risk, but I wish I hadn't. This "60%" isn't a discount. It's false advertising.

The problem with the bike is the fact that you can not ride it. I figured that with all the adjustments that I could make to the seat, stem, etc. I could make it work. But it's such low quality that I can't.

If you are looking for a bike that does not conform to the standards of other manufacturers, Motobecane has one for you.