Originally Posted by
RonH
Tightwad? Most tightwads I know won't pay $400 for a decent hybrid.
You paid $1600 for the Motobecane but won't go into a bike shop and get full service, including a bike fit on a $1000-$1500 bike? I don't get it.
Anyway, Motobecane is a great bike. Good choice. One of the guys in the shop I work at has a Motobecane in his stable.
I hope you got the right size and it fits.
Of course you know when you get a bike via mail order/online it comes in a box and must be assembled. So pick a shop you think you'll be dealing with for clothing, accessories, etc and have them assemble it. Then post some pictures.
I thought if I do most of my own work on the Vette and am an over the hill hot rodder, putting a bike together would be a breeze - the instructions were generic and sucked but really didn't need 'em. Funny thing, I thought the cranks got scratched to thunder in shipping - I was not in the best light - took it out into the sunlight and realized it was only the carbon construction. UPS didn't put a single scratch on it. Now I just need to get over this stomach bug so I can try it out - staying close to the porcelain throne for now. Think I'll get a Schrader adapter - bought a relatively expensive 2 way pump and it won't lock down on those little whatchyoumaycallems! Oh - I lucked out - the standover's just right - it fits.