Motobecane c1972 Grand Record
Fixed gear conversion project almost complete, what a journey, what a joy... what a ride!!
NEW: Brooks Swift saddle, wheels (Phil Woods hubs/Mavic Open Road rims), MKS pedals (looked just like originals) IRD 46t track Crankset, velo-orange French BB, PW 16t cog & Izumi heavy duty chain.
ORIGINAL: Frame (frame savor, matte black rustoleom paint) front brake, Pivo stem and bars, & toe clips w. original leather straps (treated w.Pecard antique leather paste) forks swapped by PO.
Learned a ton from here, Sheldon Brown site, mytenspeed.com & Penn's "Its All About The Bike" plus a handful of LBS
Trial & Error: campy vintage derailleur set can fetch some money on eBay, BB was French on this model not Swiss, touch up paint on bottom = good idea, on the top... not so much, scotch brite pad plus Goo Gone best for handle bar tape residue, Off Heavy Duty oven cleaner is too harsh for alloy, Simichrome > Brasso... was concerned in general some parts were too much bling for project but in the end; the ride is so nice....
Next step is setback seat post to fine tune fit and ride this often.