Motobecane
01-22-20 | 06:33 PM
#2
Bianchi Goddess
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From: Shady Pines Retirement Fort Wayne, In
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Can you tell us a bit more about it? What are the components? I am thinking it is a early '90s Sport Tourer something like Bianchi's Eros but maybe a little lower in quality. With those pics I might offer $150ish
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01-22-20 | 08:08 PM
#3
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From: Fairplay Co
Bikes: Current 79 Nishiki Custum Sport, Jeunet 620, notable previous bikes P.K. Ripper loop tail, Kawahara Laser Lite, Paramount Track full chrome, Raliegh Internatioanl, Motobecan Super Mirage. 59 Crown royak 3 speed
Looks to be a a lesser mid level mid 90's Asian built bike likely a European non US model. Should make a nice basic rider with nothing special welded 4130 welded frame DT shifters I would say $150-200 since it looks to be in very good condition.
01-22-20 | 08:37 PM
#4
"I have for sale a bike that I know very little about. It has the old style Sun Race shifters located on the frame not on the handle bars. It is a 4130 Model with two different sets of brake grips located on the handle bars. 58 cm tall with 26"quick release wheels. It also has a cateye computer. Here is the tricky part, this bike must be a vintage bike but it is in absolute PRISTINE condition in every way."
It says Motobecane USA on the seat tube. Straight fork, tig welded frame.
Bikes Direct bike?
It says Motobecane USA on the seat tube. Straight fork, tig welded frame.
Bikes Direct bike?
01-22-20 | 08:44 PM
#5
Bingo! 2015-ish Motobecane Mirage from BikesDirect. Except for the black fork this is a perfect match. $349.95
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...e_xi_steel.htm
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...e_xi_steel.htm
01-23-20 | 09:00 AM
#6
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If you go to the link it says the bikes are now coming in with black forks. Clicking on the gallery tab shows the bike with a matching fork.
As far as resale, since you can get it delivered to your door for $350 you can't expect to get anywhere near that "pre-owned" no matter what condition.
As far as resale, since you can get it delivered to your door for $350 you can't expect to get anywhere near that "pre-owned" no matter what condition.
01-23-20 | 09:55 AM
#8
Zip tie Karen
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From: Fair Oaks Ranch, TX
Bikes: '13 Motobecane Fantom29 HT, '16 Motobecane Turino Pro Disc, '18 Velobuild VB-R-022, '21 Tsunami SNM-100
That is a pretty large bike, so I'm assuming that the OP is over 6' 1", else I'd go down to the 56 (I'm 6'1" but with a longer torso, I still might not want the 58 in that bike).
$140 is a fair price, just looking at the condition. If it's too big, it's not a bargain for the OP.
$140 is a fair price, just looking at the condition. If it's too big, it's not a bargain for the OP.
01-23-20 | 06:50 PM
#10
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From: Shady Pines Retirement Fort Wayne, In
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"I have for sale a bike that I know very little about. It has the old style Sun Race shifters located on the frame not on the handle bars. It is a 4130 Model with two different sets of brake grips located on the handle bars. 58 cm tall with 26"quick release wheels. It also has a cateye computer. Here is the tricky part, this bike must be a vintage bike but it is in absolute PRISTINE condition in every way."
It says Motobecane USA on the seat tube. Straight fork, tig welded frame.
Bikes Direct bike?
It says Motobecane USA on the seat tube. Straight fork, tig welded frame.
Bikes Direct bike?
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“One morning you wake up, the girl is gone, the bikes are gone, all that's left behind is a pair of old tires and a tube of tubular glue, all squeezed out"
Sugar "Kane" Kowalczyk
“One morning you wake up, the girl is gone, the bikes are gone, all that's left behind is a pair of old tires and a tube of tubular glue, all squeezed out"
Sugar "Kane" Kowalczyk
