If this is the wrong thread for this, I apologize.
Hello, I just found a Motobecane that I am trying to put a date on. I've read the highlights of this thread, but I'm confused because my bike seems to pre-date everything posted here. It also has a seat tube decal that I've not seen elsewhere. The stamped serial number on the dropout is 0878896... starting with a zero, not a 1 like others. The inside of both dropouts has 45916. There is a faint remnant of Mirage on the top tube. I have the derailleaurs, I just removed them for cleaning. I think the rear may be a Huret Luxe Speciale, but I'm far from an expert. My bicycle collecting is almost exclusively American made balloon tire (and earlier) stuff.
Thanks for any help!
Last edited by Dave Stromberge; 10-21-20 at 07:36 PM.