Originally Posted by
ccsami4x4
+1 for a satisfied Motobecane rider purchased from BD
Bought my Motobecane LeChampion in 2002 and it's been absolutely perfect for thousands of miles since. Other than replacing things due to natural wear over the years, I've never had to do anything to this bike.
I've got no problem with my friends that ride Orbea's and Pinarello's, but I doubt you'll ever catch me spending that kind of cash when my Motobecane does the job just fine. As far as the bling goes, I like the looks of my bike. Most people looking for bling check out components, which is one area Motobecane's are great in b/c you get high end groupo's for little $$.
It’s the "does the job just as well" part that is ignorant. I can tell you as the owner of two Motobecanes that they are fine bikes. Functional and sturdy, but they do not do the job "just as well" as a truly high end CF bike. In fact I was shocked at the difference between Immortal Force frame and the Calfee frame the parts eventually ended up on. Is that a fair comparison, $1800 bike vs. $3500 frame? Absolutely not, but that is the comparison you are making. And it is dead wrong.
Do you want a nice ride, with nice components, for a great price? Buy a Moto, they are well worth the money. But do not be ignorant and think that you are getting a bike on par with a top end Orbea, Pinarello, or Cervelo.