Motobecane
07-28-10 | 10:07 PM
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Motobecane
I want to start off this thread by stating that I am a physical therapist from Spokane who has no financial interest in Motobecane, nor do I know anyone involved in the company.
I purchased a Motobecane Le Champion Ltd road bike last month, and as far as I can see it is fantastic! What I don't understand is how they can sell this bike on Bikesdirect.com for $1500.
It is full carbon frame, seatpost, and fork with Shimano Ultegra components all around. I recognize that by purchasing a bike over the internet I am not doing my local bike shop any favors, nor am I doing any favors, but I could not pass up the price. This isn't a 10 or 20 percent discount, it is more like a 60 percent discount.
The problem with the bike is the fact that you can not ride it prior to purchase. I figured that with all the adjustments that I could make to the seat, stem, etc. I could make it work. I have done very little adjustment to the seat.
If you are looking for a bike that does not conform to the efficient market theory, Motobecane has one for you.
I purchased a Motobecane Le Champion Ltd road bike last month, and as far as I can see it is fantastic! What I don't understand is how they can sell this bike on Bikesdirect.com for $1500.
It is full carbon frame, seatpost, and fork with Shimano Ultegra components all around. I recognize that by purchasing a bike over the internet I am not doing my local bike shop any favors, nor am I doing any favors, but I could not pass up the price. This isn't a 10 or 20 percent discount, it is more like a 60 percent discount.
The problem with the bike is the fact that you can not ride it prior to purchase. I figured that with all the adjustments that I could make to the seat, stem, etc. I could make it work. I have done very little adjustment to the seat.
If you are looking for a bike that does not conform to the efficient market theory, Motobecane has one for you.
Last edited by Siu Blue Wind; 07-29-10 at 11:03 AM. Reason: link not cycling related.
07-28-10 | 10:34 PM
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From: Washington, DC
I want to start off this thread by stating that I am a physical therapist from Spokane who has no financial interest in Motobecane, nor do I know anyone involved in the company.
I purchased a Motobecane Le Champion Ltd road bike last month, and as far as I can see it is fantastic! What I don't understand is how they can sell this bike on Bikesdirect.com for $1500.
It is full carbon frame, seatpost, and fork with Shimano Ultegra components all around. I recognize that by purchasing a bike over the internet I am not doing my local bike shop any favors, nor am I doing any favors, but I could not pass up the price. This isn't a 10 or 20 percent discount, it is more like a 60 percent discount.
The problem with the bike is the fact that you can not ride it prior to purchase. I figured that with all the adjustments that I could make to the seat, stem, etc. I could make it work. I have done very little adjustment to the seat.
If you are looking for a bike that does not conform to the efficient market theory, Motobecane has one for you.
I purchased a Motobecane Le Champion Ltd road bike last month, and as far as I can see it is fantastic! What I don't understand is how they can sell this bike on Bikesdirect.com for $1500.
It is full carbon frame, seatpost, and fork with Shimano Ultegra components all around. I recognize that by purchasing a bike over the internet I am not doing my local bike shop any favors, nor am I doing any favors, but I could not pass up the price. This isn't a 10 or 20 percent discount, it is more like a 60 percent discount.
The problem with the bike is the fact that you can not ride it prior to purchase. I figured that with all the adjustments that I could make to the seat, stem, etc. I could make it work. I have done very little adjustment to the seat.
If you are looking for a bike that does not conform to the efficient market theory, Motobecane has one for you.
Last edited by Siu Blue Wind; 07-29-10 at 11:03 AM. Reason: fixed link
07-28-10 | 11:30 PM
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well hello there
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I want to start off this thread by stating that I am a physical therapist from Spokane who has no financial interest in Motobecane, nor do I know anyone involved in the company.
I purchased a Motobecane Le Champion Ltd road bike last month, and as far as I can see it is fantastic! What I don't understand is how they can sell this bike on Bikesdirect.com for $1500.
It is full carbon frame, seatpost, and fork with Shimano Ultegra components all around. I recognize that by purchasing a bike over the internet I am not doing my local bike shop any favors, nor am I doing any favors, but I could not pass up the price. This isn't a 10 or 20 percent discount, it is more like a 60 percent discount.
The problem with the bike is the fact that you can not ride it prior to purchase. I figured that with all the adjustments that I could make to the seat, stem, etc. I could make it work. I have done very little adjustment to the seat.
If you are looking for a bike that does not conform to the efficient market theory, Motobecane has one for you.
I purchased a Motobecane Le Champion Ltd road bike last month, and as far as I can see it is fantastic! What I don't understand is how they can sell this bike on Bikesdirect.com for $1500.
It is full carbon frame, seatpost, and fork with Shimano Ultegra components all around. I recognize that by purchasing a bike over the internet I am not doing my local bike shop any favors, nor am I doing any favors, but I could not pass up the price. This isn't a 10 or 20 percent discount, it is more like a 60 percent discount.
The problem with the bike is the fact that you can not ride it prior to purchase. I figured that with all the adjustments that I could make to the seat, stem, etc. I could make it work. I have done very little adjustment to the seat.
If you are looking for a bike that does not conform to the efficient market theory, Motobecane has one for you.
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07-29-10 | 01:14 AM
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I purchased a Motobecane Le Champion Ltd road bike last month, and as far as I can see it is fantastic! What I don't understand is how they can sell this bike on Bikesdirect.com for $1500.
The bike you bought was probably from the same production run. Yer gonna crash badly, very soon. Better get rid of that bike fast!
07-29-10 | 06:19 AM
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I didn't think it sounded like spam. I was actually hoping to hear an answer to the question. What is the deal with this brand? Is there any substantive difference between this and the much higher priced but similarly equipped bikes from other brands?
07-29-10 | 06:34 AM
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Do a search on bikesdirect.com This has been beat to death many times
07-29-10 | 08:06 AM
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From: Newmarket, New Hampshire
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BD owns Motobecane. They could make the MSRP $10,000, and still have it on sale at BD for $1,500. Basically, there is no truth to the MSRPs on Bikesdirect. It's the only place you can buy those bikes, so you bought your Le Champion for the MSRP. No deal, sorry.
07-29-10 | 08:27 AM
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From: Malvern, PA (20 miles West of Philly)
Bikes: 1986 Alpine (steel road bike), 2009 Ti Habenero, 2013 Specialized Roubaix
OP smells like an advertisement or shilling.
Also the bike does not have ultegra "all around," look at the brakes, crank, BB, etc. for example.
If anyone is really interested in these, search using bikesdirect.com and learn the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Also the bike does not have ultegra "all around," look at the brakes, crank, BB, etc. for example.
If anyone is really interested in these, search using bikesdirect.com and learn the good, the bad, and the ugly.
07-29-10 | 08:28 AM
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It's ALL base...
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From: Los Angeles
I want to start off this thread by stating that I am a physical therapist from Spokane who has no financial interest in Motobecane, nor do I know anyone involved in the company.
I purchased a Motobecane Le Champion Ltd road bike last month, and as far as I can see it is fantastic! What I don't understand is how they can sell this bike on Bikesdirect.com for $1500.
It is full carbon frame, seatpost, and fork with Shimano Ultegra components all around. I recognize that by purchasing a bike over the internet I am not doing my local bike shop any favors, nor am I doing any favors, but I could not pass up the price. This isn't a 10 or 20 percent discount, it is more like a 60 percent discount.
The problem with the bike is the fact that you can not ride it prior to purchase. I figured that with all the adjustments that I could make to the seat, stem, etc. I could make it work. I have done very little adjustment to the seat.
If you are looking for a bike that does not conform to the efficient market theory, Motobecane has one for you.
I purchased a Motobecane Le Champion Ltd road bike last month, and as far as I can see it is fantastic! What I don't understand is how they can sell this bike on Bikesdirect.com for $1500.
It is full carbon frame, seatpost, and fork with Shimano Ultegra components all around. I recognize that by purchasing a bike over the internet I am not doing my local bike shop any favors, nor am I doing any favors, but I could not pass up the price. This isn't a 10 or 20 percent discount, it is more like a 60 percent discount.
The problem with the bike is the fact that you can not ride it prior to purchase. I figured that with all the adjustments that I could make to the seat, stem, etc. I could make it work. I have done very little adjustment to the seat.
If you are looking for a bike that does not conform to the efficient market theory, Motobecane has one for you.
Wonderful. Another person who is apparently smart enough to obtain an advanced degree, who is able to pontificate on principles of economic theory, but can't figure out how to use an internet website's search function.
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07-29-10 | 08:43 AM
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I know (knew) two guys who bought that exact bike. 3 months later, both their frames cracked while descending and they both crashed. They're still recovering from hundreds of broken bones.
The bike you bought was probably from the same production run. Yer gonna crash badly, very soon. Better get rid of that bike fast!
The bike you bought was probably from the same production run. Yer gonna crash badly, very soon. Better get rid of that bike fast!