Motobecane picture thread

Kingshead · 2011-11-18 07:54:58

1972 Grand Record. http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6197/6094205926_7d09f52498_z.jpg http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5149/5829797163_64f5d01dc5_z.jpg

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11-18-11 | 09:08 PM

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VonCarlos

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Bikes: '74 Alex Singer -'81 Mercian(sold) - '72 Motobecane GR(sold) - '73 Legnano(sold) - '6? Dawes Galaxy(sold) - '87 Masi GC(sold)

1972 Grand Record.

11-18-11 | 09:28 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rootboy

circa '73 Champion Team.
I need to take some new pics of this bike.

I'm trying to keep my collection to 7 bikes - one for every day of the week - and since three of them are orange to leave it at that, too.

This bike is not helping on either account

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11-18-11 | 09:31 PM

#28

wayback

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Originally Posted by Roger M

I have the twin to your bike.

Cool. Its even the same size. Looks good.

11-18-11 | 10:25 PM

#29

loose spoke

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Two different Grand Records-- a 57cm and a 60cm

https://www.flickr.com/photos/6934551...7628121487856/

Recent buy and last week's build above. So new I've only redden it twice..

And this is one i've had a while. I repainted it last year.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/6934551...57627996695649

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11-19-11 | 12:22 AM

#30

Kingshead

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From: South Florida

Bikes: 1980 Motobecane Grand Jubilee

Just logged back on and what a great response, and some magnificent rides. Owned a blue 25" 1978 Super Mirage for 25yrs, missed it so much I had to have another Moto. This led me to my current ride, the GJ, great bike but I still want to replace my SM someday. The SM may not be considered in the same league as the GJ, but the ride was something special.

11-19-11 | 07:53 AM

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^ I am still trying to come up with some considered, intelligent response to rootboy's post here.

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11-19-11 | 09:22 AM

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rootboy

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Awh shucks, Auchencrow. Side note; the original owner had that bike in a consignment shop for a while, place that sold used ski equipment and bikes, etc. Nobody wanted it. Go figure, but this was in the early-mid 80's. Thanks.

11-19-11 | 09:24 AM

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rootboy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by VonCarlos

1972 Grand Record.

That's a really cool bike, VC. Happen to have more pics posted here? Like the head badge, decal details, etc?

Thx.

11-19-11 | 10:08 AM

#34

Roypercy

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Originally Posted by loose spoke

Beautiful bikes! How did you repaint the bike? Do-it-yourself, or did you take it to a shop?

11-19-11 | 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by loose spoke

^ For the record (pun intended):

...very nice, loose spoke.

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11-19-11 | 01:24 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Roypercy

Beautiful bikes! How did you repaint the bike? Do-it-yourself, or did you take it to a shop?

Thanks, Roy... I did paint it myself. Strictly amateur, but automotive eurathane is fairly forgiving and I'm still learning. I have a friend with a body shop and he let's me use it if he isn't busy, but makes me do my own work and cleanup... I bring my own paint and HVLP gun..

11-19-11 | 01:32 PM

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VC, beautiful Record! My first GR was a '73 I bought new. Same color too. I missed it after I moved on, and that inspired the search for the two I have now.
Thanks for sharing.

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Originally Posted by VonCarlos

1972 Grand Record.

11-19-11 | 01:43 PM

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dJ,
Lovely Motos! The Grand Record somehow looks great as a Gent's 3-speed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by djkashuba

Motobecane Grand Record 3 speed conversion by djk762, on Flickr

Grand Record 3-Speed

Motobecane Le Champion by djk762, on Flickr

Le Champion 11- Speed

11-19-11 | 03:46 PM

#39

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Bikes: Motobecane Le Champion, Raleigh International, Bertin, Raleigh DL-1 1980, Colnago Super,Follis, Bianchi Competizione, Brompton M6L, Black Mountain Monstercros

Thanks loose spoke/ Puget Pounder.

I have been tempted to return the G.R. to stock but it is unique in my small fleet right now...light weight nimble 3-speed. Love the Raleigh Sports and the DL-1 but they are more for crusin'.
I saw a Schwinn Voyager with the same paint scheme recently. I think you just can't go wrong with that paint design.
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Quote:

Originally Posted by loose spoke

dJ,
Lovely Motos! The Grand Record somehow looks great as a Gent's 3-speed.

11-19-11 | 06:19 PM

#40

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I am sure folks are sick of seeing this one but I couldn't resist.

12 001 by barnstormerbikes, on Flickr

12 003 by barnstormerbikes, on Flickr

12 009 by barnstormerbikes, on Flickr

11-19-11 | 06:37 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rootboy

circa '73 Champion Team.
I need to take some new pics of this bike.

Yes, you do need to take some new photos of this bike cause this one stinks! NOW, get to it!!!!!!!

I have had the pleasure of seeing this bike in person, and this thing is absolutly beautiful, and this picture does it no justice at all. This is one bike I would LOVE to own.

11-19-11 | 07:22 PM

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^ Personally, I'm glad the pic stinks. If Rooty ends up posting better pics I'll probably just have to shoot myself

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11-19-11 | 07:50 PM

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From: From California, currently in Utah

Bikes: '74 Alex Singer -'81 Mercian(sold) - '72 Motobecane GR(sold) - '73 Legnano(sold) - '6? Dawes Galaxy(sold) - '87 Masi GC(sold)

Quote:

Originally Posted by rootboy

That's a really cool bike, VC. Happen to have more pics posted here? Like the head badge, decal details, etc? Thx.

Thanks, rootboy and loose spoke,
I wasn't crazy about the yellow when I first got it, but love it now. I plan to not change a thing on it and keep it till I can't ride anymore.
Here's the original post: SLC, useless for vintage finds, so I thought! MOTOBECANE GRAND RECORD!
And here is the post about the gum-hoods : Gum Hoods - rejuvenate-renew !!!
And finally the flickr pages : https://www.flickr.com/photos/5714857...7626955107604/

If there's anything in particular that you'd like to see, let me know and I'll post more pictures.

Here's a pic of the tubing decal. I've not seen reproductions that have the accent above the E.

11-19-11 | 11:29 PM

#44

top506

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From: The other Maine, north of RT 2

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'81 Grand Sprint

Top

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11-19-11 | 11:42 PM

#45

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ftwelder

I am sure folks are sick of seeing this one but I couldn't resist.

....

Your GR is another all time favorite for me Frank, and this is the reason why :

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11-20-11 | 12:23 AM

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From: Portland,Or

11-20-11 | 09:40 AM

#47

dck

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Bikes: '62 Peugeot UO8, '63 Schwinn Superior, ;72 Peugeot PX-10, '74 Motobecane LeChampion, '74 Peugeot UO18

1974 Grand Jubile'

11-20-11 | 09:45 AM

#48

rootboy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ftwelder

I am sure folks are sick of seeing this one but I couldn't resist.

12 001 by barnstormerbikes, on Flickr

12 003 by barnstormerbikes, on Flickr

12 009 by barnstormerbikes, on Flickr

I'm not sick of seeing that one Frank! Been waiting for those pics to show up here.

11-20-11 | 10:07 AM

#49

rootboy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by VonCarlos

Oh yeah, I remember that one now. Found in my old stomping grounds in SLC. yeah, that 531 decal might be one of the more difficult ones to find VonCarlos. Not sure I've ever seen that one before either among the reproductions. That's Ok on further pics, VC, thanks.
Just trying, with another member, to replicate a Motobecane head badge, but different from either yours or Frank's GR's. Thanks.

11-20-11 | 10:08 AM

#50

rootboy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Capecodder

I'll see what I can do Capecodder.

Guess I ought to put the original and correct brake levers and saddle back on it before I shoot more pics.

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