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rdy3gdyr 12-26-18 10:05 PM
Motobecane
 
I recently purchased one,idont no what model it is? Just wondering if someone could help me out with that? This bike is a complete mystery to me. All Ivan say is I think it's an early 70s model I don't know set of numbers are serial number seeing how its got two sets first set(4z15616) second set (4264828-803) I hope you can help me? Thanks rdy3gdyr

big chainring 12-26-18 10:21 PM
What color is it?

CV-6 12-27-18 10:02 AM
Is this like the old polar bear in a snow storm?

rdy3gdyr 12-27-18 10:17 AM
Motobecane
 
It's blue with black forks and chrome socks on forks. I could send photos or I new where to send them? Thanks rdy3gdyr

big chainring 12-27-18 10:23 AM
Blue, black, and chrome. Thinking late seventies Super Mirage or Grand Touring. Can you get a few component names off the bike. SunTour, Shimano, etc. Oh, does it have gear shifters on the stem or on the downtube?

due ruote 12-27-18 12:45 PM

verktyg 12-28-18 02:02 AM
Pictures To Post Taken From The Drive Side
 
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...54c67cc543.jpg
verktyg :50:

motogeek 12-28-18 07:54 AM
Originally Posted by verktyg (Post 20721518)
Chas, I've never seen this graphic before but it's a good one to help identify a bike or to aid in selling one. Thanks for posting it.

Aubergine 12-28-18 10:30 AM
Originally Posted by due ruote (Post 20720819)
Another source, with pics in color (including links to other years)

CATALOGUES MOTOBECANE: MOTOBECANE 1978

rdy3gdyr 12-29-18 01:46 AM
12 speed
 
I firgued out is 12 speed it's got a wieman 6 gear wheel on rear,it got suntour downtube shifters,derailer & wieman center pull brakes I'm gonna send some pictures it might help?Where do I send pictures? Thanks rdy3gdyr

Bianchigirll 12-29-18 06:37 AM
Originally Posted by rdy3gdyr (Post 20722740)
I firgued out is 12 speed it's got a wieman 6 gear wheel on rear,it got suntour downtube shifters,derailer & wieman center pull brakes I'm gonna send some pictures it might help?Where do I send pictures? Thanks rdy3gdyr
you should be able to load the pics right from your computer or phone but if you like email them to me and I’ll post them soon as I can. BianchiGirLL@yahoo.com.

T-Mar 12-29-18 10:03 AM
Based on the serial number it should be circa 1978. Sounds like it has a replacement fork and may have been crashed. If it exhibits cracking and blistering of the paint in the area immediately behind the head lugs, it has definitely been crashed and frame bent.

Bianchigirll 12-30-18 07:15 AM
Here are few pics I got from the OP. Moto crank, Suntour RD and AVA stem

From the OP " Well i started lookng a little closer at bike it has wiemann vanquer999 centerpull brakes,suntour gt derailer&sake42-52 front sprockets if thats any help its got wellgo pedals& cateye reflectors Thanks rdy3gdyr "

verktyg 12-30-18 02:32 PM
Photo Guide
 
Originally Posted by motogeek (Post 20721637)
Chas, I've never seen this graphic before but it's a good one to help identify a bike or to aid in selling one. Thanks for posting it.
I picked it up off the web. Not sure who to give credit too, maybe a BF member.

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