Vintage 1973 (i Think) Motobecane Team Champion.

[fred]

is there anyone out there that knows how to decode the serial numbers on 1970's motobecane bikes ?

 

[bulldog1935]

is there anyone out there that knows how to decode the serial numbers on 1970's motobecane bikes ?

here's a thread to peruse, but there doesn't seem to be a Kurt Kaminer out there for Motobecane
http://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/893741-motobecane-serial-number-database.html

 

[fred]

Thanks to everyone for the help and for sharing pics of your awesome bikes. Today seems to be the age of throwing away everything that is not shinny and new. It is refreshing to find a community of people that can appreciate cool old stuff like these vintage bicycles.

 

[bulldog1935]

if you want to get me started on China cookie cutters and the waste of the mega bicycle industry convincing us everything we have is obsolete this year - well, we'll be here awhile

 

[bikecrazy]

Ya gotta love a full campy moto! Could you spec out nervex lugs on these bikes?

 

[sam g]

I have a 1973 or 74 Motobecane team champion that is in very good condition. All Nuovo Record components in excellent condition. It had some damage on the handle bars and I really wanted to make a sweet vintage rider out of it. I dialed it all in and replaced the damaged bars and seat. I love this bike, its like a work of art to me. However I was unable to make it fit me so I may consider a sale or a trade. Located in mid Michigan. What is there to know about this bike ?? I am 6'-0 and the bike is probably suitable for a 5'6" to 5'9" rider.

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[sam g]

Hello, Is this Team Champion still for sale ? Email me at [email protected]
Thanks, Sam G.