Originally Posted by
dynaryder
Just remember the Motobecane requires assembly,more than just putting the front wheel on. If you don't know how to work on bikes,you'll need to get a shop to assemble it or take it to a co-op/bike kitchen. The wheels need special attention;most components can be adjusted with simple tools and there are many sites/books that can show you how to do this. But you need a truing stand and someone with experience to make sure the wheels get properly tensioned.
I'd never depend on the partial build by a factory worker in Taiwan or China. You should make sure that every component is torqued and lubed to spec (including more esoteric things like hangers, hubs, and headsets).