Originally Posted by et3surge
I found a Motobecane for sale 1970's Grand Touring. Any thoughts anyone? I know the caveats of French mechanical design (swiss/french threading etc.) I am more curious about experiences with these? Anyone?
I've got an early 80's Moto Mirage. The frame is made of the much maligned Hi tensile steel. I have it set up as a SS/Fixed with 700c wheels. Yeah it's a tank - made less so (way less so) without the gears and with the addition of a cheap but solid carbon fork. Does it compare to my Custom Ti? Please! However it serves me well as a utilitarian/bad weather ride.
Just a general warning: Grease your aluminum seatpost! The saddle on the Moto is set lower than I want it to be, but there's not a thing I can do to about it as the seatpost seems to have permanently bonded with the frame.
Anyway, post your questions about your Moto in C&V - those guys will tell you more than you want to know about old Moto's.