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11-18-11, 09:08 PM
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1972 Grand Record.
11-18-11, 09:28 PM
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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
DD
This bike is not helping on either account
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11-18-11, 09:31 PM
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11-18-11, 10:25 PM
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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
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
Last edited by loose spoke; 11-18-11 at 10:31 PM. Reason: Added bike kink
11-19-11, 12:22 AM
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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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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, 10:08 AM
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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
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
11-19-11, 10:15 AM
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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
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
...very nice, loose spoke.
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11-19-11, 01:24 PM
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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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dJ,
Lovely Motos! The Grand Record somehow looks great as a Gent's 3-speed.
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
Lovely Motos! The Grand Record somehow looks great as a Gent's 3-speed.
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
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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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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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11-19-11, 06:19 PM
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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
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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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.
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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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
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11-20-11, 09:40 AM
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1974 Grand Jubile'
11-20-11, 09:45 AM
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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
12 001 by barnstormerbikes, on Flickr
12 003 by barnstormerbikes, on Flickr
12 009 by barnstormerbikes, on Flickr
11-20-11, 10:07 AM
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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.
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.
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
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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.
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.
Guess I ought to put the original and correct brake levers and saddle back on it before I shoot more pics.