1984 Motobecane - Mt. Becane

[Oldboybob]

Here's a bit of an old timer from 1984, The Motobecane - Mt Becane. Nearly all original except for tyres and I think rear derailleur.

Heavy old beast but a great find

 

[MattiThundrrr]

It is lovely, a true pioneer. Can you tell me about the thumbies? What kind are they, the shape is quite unique to me. Also, you've fired up my obsessive compulsive tendencies, is that we but on the seatpost backwards?

 

[Oldboybob]

It is lovely, a true pioneer. Can you tell me about the thumbies? What kind are they, the shape is quite unique to me. Also, you've fired up my obsessive compulsive tendencies, is that we but on the seatpost backwards?

Thanks for that, I didn't think the derailleur was correct. Think the Thumbies are Suntour, will get some better pictures when it arrives.

Thank You

 

[MattiThundrrr]

I'm not sure about the bars on there, it's a shame because I love the Bullmoose bars you've got on there, better than the original equipment!


Here's a link to the catalog scans

http://bulgier.net/pics/bike/Catalogs/Motobecane/84/

 

[Rod_Saetan]

Re:

The original bar is a bullmoose with a BMX type pad on it by the look of it.

 

[Oldboybob]

It is lovely, a true pioneer. Can you tell me about the thumbies? What kind are they, the shape is quite unique to me. Also, you've fired up my obsessive compulsive tendencies, is that we but on the seatpost backwards?

Apologies for the late reply the Thumbies are Campagnolo Simplex

 

[Just Riding Along]

 

[Just Riding Along]

I got mine rideable today!