The 1982 Motobecane catalog show that strange bicycle with rear suspension, indexed Positronic Shimano gears…
MTB as we know today landed in 1983 in France. So, the Velover is not a Mountain Bike but it was ready for riding on some off road tracks.
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Very heavy (only steel made) and gears are limited for climbing. Brakes are non-existent. Cantilever suspension is very soft and works in every pedal stroke. But, it's so cool !!!!!That's lovely, mad, but lovely. So many interesting details and features, clearly designed by someone thinking progressively at that time.
What does it weigh? And how is the ride?
It is cool.it's so cool !!!!!
Quite a few people before the rise of e-bikes used to put moped engines on their Raleigh Choppers!I know many will consider this sacrilegious, but personally I think this would be fun with an e-bike kit.
Love this question. I suspect you knew the answer!What does it weigh?