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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.

03-25-13, 07:50 PM

Replies: 24

What am I riding? Early 80s Blue Motobecane?

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Posted By mjs331nyu

I've started researching elements. As requested,...

I've started researching elements. As requested, I took photos of the derailleurs and crank. SUNTOUR. Is there anything you guys can tell em that the internet cannot about these items? Were they...

Forum: Introductions

03-25-13, 09:22 AM

Replies: 5

Howdy Howdy from Manhattan

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Posted By mjs331nyu

Thanks! yeah these folks seem like experts and...

Thanks! yeah these folks seem like experts and have already given me tons of info. Thanks for the welcome.

M

Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.

03-25-13, 09:15 AM

Replies: 24

What am I riding? Early 80s Blue Motobecane?

Views: 4,576

Posted By mjs331nyu

Beautiful! Yes I've fallen in love with the...

Beautiful! Yes I've fallen in love with the bike. I initially thought I'd save money from avoiding the subway, HAHAhahaha. I foresee money being dumped into the love, care, and maintenance of the...

Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.

03-25-13, 09:11 AM

Replies: 24

What am I riding? Early 80s Blue Motobecane?

Views: 4,576

Posted By mjs331nyu

ODDJOB- Great advice. Thanks for the advice...

ODDJOB-

Great advice. Thanks for the advice and resources!

Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.

03-25-13, 08:58 AM

Replies: 24

What am I riding? Early 80s Blue Motobecane?

Views: 4,576

Posted By mjs331nyu

I agree it looks like a social security number...

I agree it looks like a social security number and obviously was done by hand. Is that something people did thirty years ago? Slapped their SS# on things? Hmm.

Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.

03-25-13, 08:34 AM

Replies: 24

What am I riding? Early 80s Blue Motobecane?

Views: 4,576

Posted By mjs331nyu

Ooh, she's beautiful! Those colors! I think...

Ooh, she's beautiful! Those colors!

I think the numbers are these...any ideas on what they mean?

C0-045-44-4838
1280

1962 - smaller and opposite direction
3109 - smaller and opposite...

Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.

03-25-13, 08:21 AM

Replies: 24

What am I riding? Early 80s Blue Motobecane?

Views: 4,576

Posted By mjs331nyu

Is the Vitus fork different than any other? ...

Is the Vitus fork different than any other?
What should I do about surface rust (new as of a few weeks ago)?

What upgrades would you all recommend?
I've been strongly considering fenders - do...

Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.

03-25-13, 08:14 AM

Replies: 24

What am I riding? Early 80s Blue Motobecane?

Views: 4,576

Posted By mjs331nyu

Thanks for your help. I posted the pics in a...

Thanks for your help. I posted the pics in a reply below. THANKS

Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.

03-25-13, 08:13 AM

Replies: 24

What am I riding? Early 80s Blue Motobecane?

Views: 4,576

Posted By mjs331nyu

I've only added a bell and had to replace the...

I've only added a bell and had to replace the original gumwalls. Is there anything that looks not original? I posted the crank and derailleur pics above.

THANKS! (ps this bike lived in Denver...

Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.

03-24-13, 02:37 PM

Replies: 24

What am I riding? Early 80s Blue Motobecane?

Views: 4,576

Posted By mjs331nyu

Oh I forgot to mention... I think the...

Oh I forgot to mention...

I think the numbers are these:

C0-045-44-4838
1280

1962 - smaller and opposite direction
3109 - smaller and opposite direction

Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.

03-24-13, 02:34 PM

Replies: 24

What am I riding? Early 80s Blue Motobecane?

Views: 4,576

Posted By mjs331nyu

What am I riding? Early 80s Blue Motobecane?

Hello everyone,

Thanks for your help on this. I'm interested in value, but more than that I'm interested in learning about my new lovely ride. I live in Manhattan, ridership is increasing wildly...

Forum: Introductions

03-24-13, 02:10 PM

Replies: 5

Howdy Howdy from Manhattan

Views: 254

Posted By mjs331nyu

Howdy Howdy from Manhattan

Hi everyone.

I'm Matthew, I live in Manhattan, and I've been riding my dad's old bike for about 9 months. I brought it from Denver to California, then back to NYC with me in the last 9 months,...

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