Motobècane Grand Jubile
03-24-17, 08:29 AM
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Motobècane Grand Jubile
Im having trouble finding information about my Grand Jubile. Any info would be appreciated, especially the model year and If it's worth restoring and if so what price range could I be looking at? Thanks in advance
03-24-17, 08:57 AM
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The Grand Jubile was a mid-range model introduced in 1974 and renamed Grand Jubilee in 1981. The presence of the Vitus 172 tubeset, in conjunction with MAFAC brakes and Simplex derailleurs, is indicative of a 1980 model. I'd appreciate the serial number for my database. TIA.
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Definitely worth cleaning up. Good looking frame/paint, that should clean up well. Are you looking to ride it or sell it?
If you're looking to sell it, I'd get rid of the clamp-on pump pegs (I think that's what those are), clean and wax it, find a decent vintage saddle, put matching tires on (preferably something that looks like gum-walls). If you're looking to ride it, I'd do all that but with good quality saddle/tires, and of course refresh hubs/BB/headset and cables/housings.
If you're looking to sell it, I'd get rid of the clamp-on pump pegs (I think that's what those are), clean and wax it, find a decent vintage saddle, put matching tires on (preferably something that looks like gum-walls). If you're looking to ride it, I'd do all that but with good quality saddle/tires, and of course refresh hubs/BB/headset and cables/housings.
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...something like that usually shows up on my NorCal CL in the $350-$400 asking range.
...something like that usually shows up on my NorCal CL in the $350-$400 asking range.
03-24-17, 03:32 PM
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I concur with $300-400.
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03-24-17, 08:02 PM
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Paint is rough, decals are damaged, cables rusty, cheap saddle, mismatched tires. Value as presented, $200 +/- 10%.
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