Motobecane GT
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Motobecane GT
Looking for a small mixte for my daughter. Ideally a Motobecane GT. How does this measure up? We want it fast and lively.
77 Raleigh GP.
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Short answer, the Prix does not compare to a Motobecane Grand Touring.
A Raleigh Grand Prix would not generally compare to a Motobecane Grand Touring. The Motobecane GT is generally made of better materials such as Vitus tubing.
A '70s-ish RGP was more comparable to a Motobecane Mirage supposedly. I like Grand Prixs but I think a fair number of people would say the GPs, carbon steel are simply heavier.
Importantly though, Raleigh Grand Prix Mixtes are not that rare; you might wait awhile finding a Motobecane Grand Touring Mixte but not a Motobecane Mirage mixte.
A Raleigh Grand Prix would not generally compare to a Motobecane Grand Touring. The Motobecane GT is generally made of better materials such as Vitus tubing.
A '70s-ish RGP was more comparable to a Motobecane Mirage supposedly. I like Grand Prixs but I think a fair number of people would say the GPs, carbon steel are simply heavier.
Importantly though, Raleigh Grand Prix Mixtes are not that rare; you might wait awhile finding a Motobecane Grand Touring Mixte but not a Motobecane Mirage mixte.
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Is that a replacement fork on that bike? If it is, I generally avoid bikes with a replacement fork as that may indicate a crashed bike. You should check the frame out carefully for possible damage.
Tough finding higher end mixtes like the moto GT; a hi tensile steel mixte like this raleigh is a fine bike. As long as you are running good alloy parts and wheels, the bike will handle and ride well.
Tough finding higher end mixtes like the moto GT; a hi tensile steel mixte like this raleigh is a fine bike. As long as you are running good alloy parts and wheels, the bike will handle and ride well.
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Is that a replacement fork on that bike? If it is, I generally avoid bikes with a replacement fork as that may indicate a crashed bike. You should check the frame out carefully for possible damage.
Tough finding higher end mixtes like the moto GT; a hi tensile steel mixte like this raleigh is a fine bike. As long as you are running good alloy parts and wheels, the bike will handle and ride well.
Tough finding higher end mixtes like the moto GT; a hi tensile steel mixte like this raleigh is a fine bike. As long as you are running good alloy parts and wheels, the bike will handle and ride well.
I'd check a variety of Craig's lists, depending on where the OP is from, San Diego CL has a few listed, a Grand Jubilee mixte; so then, one starts to talk of cost issues.
san diego bicycles - by owner "mixte" - craigslist
Vintage Motobecane Grand Jubilee Reynolds 531 Mixte road bike
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Thanks for the advice. I'll try to wait. That GJ is a beauty but my daughter might be too small for a 21" frame if they are measured like standard road bikes. Worth the drive on a different day and in my budget since I wouldn't need wheels.
04-03-16, 01:07 PM
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21" frame should fit a rider up to 5'8" pretty easily and comfortably. I'd say 75% of mixtes that I have bought were 19" frames, and regulars here know I buy more mixtes than any other forum member. You will spend years and years searching for a taller mixte than 21"; I have only run across a 23" Raleigh Sprite, Fuji Royale, and a Shogun.
It is a bargain at $250, about 30-40% below FMV, IMHO. It would be in my garage already if I were nearby.
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21" frame should fit a rider up to 5'8" pretty easily and comfortably. I'd say 75% of mixtes that I have bought were 19" frames, and regulars here know I buy more mixtes than any other forum member. You will spend years and years searching for a taller mixte than 21"; I have only run across a 23" Raleigh Sprite, Fuji Royale, and a Shogun.
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