The Thin Man 

Hey everyone.

I just finished up a long overdue restoration on my pre-1970's Motobecane. A bike I still, to this day, cannot identify with a model. I'm guessing this is an earlier frame as I've never seen those strange stamped dropouts, before.
Either way, this bike has a special place in my heart as it was my first, nice road bike. It was also my main rider for a few years, until I finally accepted that it just wasn't my size.

It's an odd, but wonderful frame with its front derailleur cable bracket, custom paint job and oddity Suntour Command shifters, which I know I will regret getting rid of but they fit the bike so well.

Anyhow, I thought I would show the group what she looks like in all her glory as it's taken quite some time to get her back to the shape I feel acceptable before finding a new home.

Enjoy.

The Thin Man 

I realize the saddle isn't period appropriate in the least (which I thought someone would call me on) but come on, not even a peep on any of the other details?!

Roll-Monroe-Co

Awesome. Paint job is crazy. If you don't look too close (like at the lovely French rake of the fork), this wins my "old bike looks like a new bike" award.

Miyata110

Very nice. Any "before" shots so we can see where it came from?

The Thin Man 

I wish I did, Miyata110, but alas, all I have is what you see. Bad record keeping on my part.

Roll - The rake on this fork is wonderful. The ride is really very comfortable.
Thanks for the unofficial award Much obliged!