Motobecane Grand Record?
02-23-08 | 04:39 PM
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Motobecane Grand Record?
Found one at the local thrift shop that looks to be in decent to good condition. Mid 70's with a 531 frame and Campy Nuvo recorder.
I know this is a vague question, but do you think it's worth $100?
I know this is a vague question, but do you think it's worth $100?
02-23-08 | 05:22 PM
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02-23-08 | 06:59 PM
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^^ HA! Let's hope. Well, I got her and she looks to be in better condition than I first thought. She's either been very well cared for or ridden very little.
The only thing that bums me out is a small ding in the frame, but other than that she's got everything in the right place (except the saddle).
Pic's are kinda bad, but it's getting dark here so I had to take them inside with bad lighting.
The nasty ding
Funny thing about this bike. It was purchased at the same bike shop in Beverly Hill's that my thrift shop Grand Prix was.
My first REAL frame!
Nuovo looks to be in great condition.
The only thing that bums me out is a small ding in the frame, but other than that she's got everything in the right place (except the saddle).
Pic's are kinda bad, but it's getting dark here so I had to take them inside with bad lighting.
The nasty ding
Funny thing about this bike. It was purchased at the same bike shop in Beverly Hill's that my thrift shop Grand Prix was.
My first REAL frame!
Nuovo looks to be in great condition.
02-23-08 | 07:12 PM
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^You don't think that "ding" is a big deal do you? I'm pretty new to the vintage bike game and that "ding" almost kept me from buying this bike, but it also helped me to talk the guy down from $100 to $80 otd
02-23-08 | 07:43 PM
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No way, that's nothing for a steel frame. Awesome catch!
02-23-08 | 08:34 PM
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Bikes: '62 Peugeot UO8, '63 Schwinn Superior, ;72 Peugeot PX-10, '74 Motobecane LeChampion, '74 Peugeot UO18
Yes indeed, very nice. Looks to be perhaps a '74 or '75. The rear derailleur should have a patent date on it. The GR was right below the Le Champion in Motobecane's production lineup. Full 531 frame and fork. Fine bike.
02-23-08 | 09:11 PM
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You got a really sweet deal!
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02-23-08 | 11:03 PM
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it shouldn't have come with Campy hubs stock (most likely Normandy Competition Luxe) but this bike might have different wheels. In any case: one Hell of a Deal, (and I just bought one of these recently, too, but paid more than $80!)
02-23-08 | 11:05 PM
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Uh, It's still worth a $100 for the parts but that "ding" is a bad dent with a crease. It is a big deal in my eyes.
02-23-08 | 11:37 PM
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Started to tear it down and I just cant believe how clean this thing is. Looks like the rear wheel has been off just a hand full of times in it's life by the condition of the drop outs.
IRT unworthy: Yep, she's got Normandy Competition Luxe with the stickers still on it. I'm starting to think this bike was just a garage queen.
IRT Otis: Yep, it makes me sick to see that dent, but it so damn clean I just couldn't pass it up.
IRT unworthy: Yep, she's got Normandy Competition Luxe with the stickers still on it. I'm starting to think this bike was just a garage queen.
IRT Otis: Yep, it makes me sick to see that dent, but it so damn clean I just couldn't pass it up.
02-25-08 | 03:46 PM
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This bike is turning out to be a real easy clean, just gotta get the BB serviced and the wheels trued and she'll be ready to ride.
