Motobecane Grand Touring
06-09-15, 09:47 AM
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Motobecane Grand Touring
Hi all,
I just acquired a Motobecane Grand Touring from my landlord, he knows nothing about it other than a past tennant left it in his garage. Is there any way to find out what year the model is to make it a bit easier to gain information?
also could anyone help me figure out what type of bottom bracket it would need, pretty sure it needs either some serious cleaning and tightening or total replacement.
thanks!
I just acquired a Motobecane Grand Touring from my landlord, he knows nothing about it other than a past tennant left it in his garage. Is there any way to find out what year the model is to make it a bit easier to gain information?
also could anyone help me figure out what type of bottom bracket it would need, pretty sure it needs either some serious cleaning and tightening or total replacement.
thanks!
06-09-15, 09:53 AM
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Check the product catalogs on this site to see if it matches any of those photos.
The Bicycle Info Project: Technical manuals home page
This thread has some relevant info on old Motos-
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...ane-frame.html
Be wary of replacing the BB if it's old, apparently it can be hard to find the right type of threading to match the frame.
The Bicycle Info Project: Technical manuals home page
This thread has some relevant info on old Motos-
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...ane-frame.html
Be wary of replacing the BB if it's old, apparently it can be hard to find the right type of threading to match the frame.
06-09-15, 02:24 PM
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The Funny thing is that the 1984 Grand Touring has the Vitus 888 Frame, but is an 18 speed, the one I have has that frame, but is only a 12 speed. Any thoughts?
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Originally Posted by IrepairBikes
The Funny thing is that the 1984 Grand Touring has the Vitus 888 Frame, but is an 18 speed, the one I have has that frame, but is only a 12 speed. Any thoughts?
People are asking alot of money for them and they aint all that, they are on the same level as Schwinn Continental but had aluminum rims.
06-09-15, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by howeeee
Originally Posted by IrepairBikes
The Funny thing is that the 1984 Grand Touring has the Vitus 888 Frame, but is an 18 speed, the one I have has that frame, but is only a 12 speed. Any thoughts?
People are asking alot of money for them and they aint all that, they are on the same level as Schwinn Continental but had aluminum rims.
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