Another Motobecane - 1978 Le Champion
05-31-19, 07:51 PM
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Another Motobecane - 1978 Le Champion
I bought this bike awhile back from the original owner. It's mostly original as far as I can tell except for Brooks saddle, Phil Wood BB and it has Maillard 700 Team Issue hubs with Super Champion rims and Suntour 5 speed freewheel.
The paint isn't bad but neither is it great, about average for an old bike. No dents, bends, breaks or major rust on the frame.
I installed new Continental tubulars and tuned it up, it rides great but is just a little too small for me.
What do you think a fair market value is as a complete bike? I have an idea on the component values, but if I was to part it out what do you think the frame and fork is worth?
Thanks in advance for the help!
The paint isn't bad but neither is it great, about average for an old bike. No dents, bends, breaks or major rust on the frame.
I installed new Continental tubulars and tuned it up, it rides great but is just a little too small for me.
What do you think a fair market value is as a complete bike? I have an idea on the component values, but if I was to part it out what do you think the frame and fork is worth?
Thanks in advance for the help!
05-31-19, 07:59 PM
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Those long point lugs are cool. Somewhere in the $450 range.
05-31-19, 08:54 PM
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right near the top of the Range for Motobecane it looks in fantastic shape I would agree with big Chainring
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