Road Bike Motobecane 1973 Tour de France, original paint, rare early example. Manufactured the same year as Luis Ocana won the Tour de France riding a Motobecane
Lovely bike which I have owned for nearly 10 years and have completed multiple Eroica events on. Many period correct upgrades including rare Original Motobecane branded centre pull brakes.
Original Green Metallic paint and foil decals. There is a scratch on the top tube that was on the bike when I got it, which I have chosen not to restore as an honest reflection of this vintage bikes life. shown in the photos and lots of other areas of small wear and patina that you would expect on a bike over 50 years old.
Size guide I'm 5'9 / 178cms and it has adjustment for larger and smaller riders
Specification
Frame - 54cm Steel Motobecane Frame with threaded bottom bracket
Fork - Steel
Chain set - 52 / 42 with cottered cranks, the chrome is heavily pitted but is a simple restoration if you want to return to new condition
Cassette - 6 Speed 14-32 - Black, they were all like this in those days,
Rear Derailleur - Shimano Tourney Long Cage - Motobecane were one of the very first European manufacturers to use Shimano
Front Derailleur - Huret Bottom Pull
Levers - Down tube mounted friction shift
Wheels 27 1/4" Birmalux rims with Lambert large flange hubs, Miche Quick release Skewers
Tyres - Continental Ultra Sport 271/4" x 32mm
Brakes - Front and rear Weinman centre pull with Motobecane badge
Brake Levers - Unbranded Knurled levers with rubber hood covers
Tan Cotton Bar Tape with the original Motobecane bar end plugs
Pedals - Lyotard, french thread with Christophe Toe cages and leather straps
Saddle - Selle SMP - this is mor modern than the bike for comfort
Extras - Bell, Period Correct Wire Bottle cage and aluminium Motobecane branded bottle, Bluemels Frame Pump
This has been a great bike and I have enjoyed hundreds of miles of trouble free cycling, but is is getting minimal use and it's time for another owner to enjoy this bike which is ready to ride and a piece of cycling history.
Available to view in Sheffield S10 Area, Collection only from same address.
Thanks for looking any questions please ask. Also Listed elsewhere so may close listing if sold