Motobecane Messanger
 

im on a tight budget and was offered a deal on a "Motobecane Messenger 2006". anyone know anything about these? ive ridden a motobecane roadbike in the past and have enjoyed it. just looking for any info or help. thanks.

there was a thread about this recently. try the search.
or just scroll down -> http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=120059

Capsule:

Motobecane was an old respected name that was purchased and remarketed to outlet taiwanese frames that probably build for many other companies.

If it was an old enough Motobecane then it is probably a different company then current ownership.

Most of the budget factory street fixed will be built this way. Geometry will vary from track geometry to roadish.