Motobécane was a French manufacturer of bicycles, mopeds, motorcycles, and other small vehicles, established in 1923. "Motobécane" is a compound of "moto", slang for motorcycle; "bécane" is slang for "bike." In 1981, Motobécane filed for bankruptcy and was purchased by Yamaha and reformed in 1984 as MBK. The French company continues to make motorscooters.they also made fingerbar mowers [clarification needed] at least up to 1981 It has no relation to Motobecane USA, which imports bicycles from Taiwan manufactured to their specification by Kinesis Industry Co. Ltd. under the Motobécane trademark. French x Italy.
Frame:
Reynolds 531
59 CC
60 CT
58 TT
Fork/Headset:
Reynolds 531 / Campagnolo pista 25x1 #1040
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Campagnolo BCD-151 SR 165mm/ Campagnolo record pista 35x1 #1046
Pedals:
Campagnolo record pista
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
52-16 / Campagnolo 16T / Campagnolo 52T / DID
Saddle/Seatpost:
Selle Italia *super leggera * / Campagnolo nuovo record 26.8mm
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Milremo super record piste / Campagnolo record pista / Panasonic "panracer 270 "
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Milremo super record piste / Campagnolo record pista / Panasonic "panracer 270 "
Accessories:
Velox handlebar tape.
More Info:
Framenumber: 6001223
19
French with a Italian touch...
Price:
1000,- Euro.
*sold*
Bike History
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Current Stage Info:
Finished
Added by kobe. Last updated over 4 years ago.
As of over 4 years ago, kobe has indicated that they no longer own this bike.
24 Comments
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Mort says:
Clean and Sweet!
Posted over 7 years ago
kobe says:
Thanks Mort :)
Posted over 7 years ago