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04-20-20, 08:25 PM
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Posted By Demet

no, it's the England Flyer Special.

no, it's the England Flyer Special.
01-12-20, 08:29 PM
Replies: 475
Views: 143,157
Posted By Demet

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01-07-20, 05:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,865
Posted By Demet

Thanks everyone, very helpful. These are the...

Thanks everyone, very helpful. These are the measurements on my two frames:

Nomade II ~'81:

Seat tube 65cm ctt

Top Tube 60cm ctc

Head tube 15cm ctc
01-03-20, 06:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,865
Posted By Demet

Motobecane geometry

Hy guys, long story short: last summer I bought at early 80's 25" Motobecane Nomade II, and felt like it fit OK, versus many classic bikes where, due to my long torso, I feel way out in front of the...
12-25-19, 09:32 PM
Replies: 6,491
Views: 762,413
Posted By Demet

Motobecane Grand Jubilee

I have what I think is a 24" Motobecane Grand Jubilee. Want to trade for (or buy) same or similar in 25" size. This one is straight and all threads are good. Please let me know if you have anything...
10-02-19, 01:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,841
Posted By Demet

Thanks, I'll look for a shorter bottom bracket, I...

Thanks, I'll look for a shorter bottom bracket, I can hear a little noise now for sure. And good call on the seat, I am slipping forward a bit! ;-P
09-26-19, 05:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,841
Posted By Demet

So i went with a 46t chainring and it seems to be...

So i went with a 46t chainring and it seems to be a good fit., with 18t White Industries freewheel. Thanks for the recommendations everyone! Here's a pic from first ride yesterday. I was concerned...
09-16-19, 10:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,841
Posted By Demet

Thanks guys, well using Sheldon's calculator I...

Thanks guys, well using Sheldon's calculator I get 6.0 'gain ratio' with 52t chainring, 18t freewheel and 165mm cranks that I have now. If I change to 175mm cranks I get 5.7 gain ratio, which seems...
09-16-19, 11:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,841
Posted By Demet

Thanks for this info. was very helpful and I've...

Thanks for this info. was very helpful and I've made a lot of progress. Have the bike running now, but need to adjust ratio. Currently have 52t chainwheel and 18t freewheel (which is White Industries...
09-02-19, 12:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,841
Posted By Demet

OK could use some more help if anyone has a...

OK could use some more help if anyone has a moment. Have wheels and tires are on the way, and would like to order parts for the drive train. From what I understand I will need:


Rear fixed cog...
08-30-19, 04:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,841
Posted By Demet

Thanks guys, I ended up buying the the H Plus Son...

Thanks guys, I ended up buying the the H Plus Son wheels recommended above. I could have just used the ones I already bought but I realized they were not made for the bigger tires I want, so they are...
08-29-19, 10:53 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,656
Posted By Demet

Dang, I had a feeling there was something like...

Dang, I had a feeling there was something like this, but I already ordered some other wheels today. Well, at least I got a wider wheel so I can use bigger tires. Old wheels are on CL. Thanks for the...
08-29-19, 05:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,841
Posted By Demet

Cool those look good, I can do a flip/flop hub on...

Cool those look good, I can do a flip/flop hub on it? Do you know what the interior width of the rim is, I can't seem to find that information?
EDIT: Found reference to internal width of 17.5mm so...
08-29-19, 03:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,841
Posted By Demet

Yeah I already bought those before I decided to...

Yeah I already bought those before I decided to go SS/FG, just wondering if I can still use them. But I will to find the right ones, but wider so I can do bigger tires.


Thanks for your feedback,...
08-28-19, 10:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,841
Posted By Demet

Which wheel for my 70s Motobecane?

OK long story short, I'm trying to convert this 70s Motobecane into a badasse single-speed. I'm just starting out so know very little about this, but have the bike, a stand and have been acquiring...
08-28-19, 09:55 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,656
Posted By Demet

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. The wheels...

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. The wheels I have are only 14mm interior dimension, and the charts I've looked at don't even say at 32mm tire is OK. Well, they say a 15mm is OK for a 32mm tire....
08-27-19, 10:24 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,656
Posted By Demet

Yes, thank you I have seen that video and it's...

Yes, thank you I have seen that video and it's very helpful. But I'm not reusing my old wheels, I'm trying to figure sizing for new 700c wheels and tires and how to do gears on the rear.
One...
08-27-19, 11:31 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,656
Posted By Demet

OK I've realized that the wheels my LBS...

OK I've realized that the wheels my LBS recommended have a rim width (ID) of 14mm and that I probably can't use a 38mm wide tire on those? Bummer, I really want bigger tires as I'm a big guy and like...
08-27-19, 10:56 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,656
Posted By Demet

That's a beauty! I'm turning into a Motobecane...

That's a beauty! I'm turning into a Motobecane fan, keep wanting to buy another one lol.
08-27-19, 12:53 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,656
Posted By Demet

Any thoughts on what size tire I can use, want...

Any thoughts on what size tire I can use, want the biggest I can fit? Here's a picture of the 700c wheel in place. Chain stay gap measures 50mm at wheel edge and tapers to around 43mm where the notch...
08-18-19, 10:15 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,656
Posted By Demet

Thank you, I went with the Tektro R559. I...

Thank you, I went with the Tektro R559. I measured from center of bolt to center of pad and got aprox. 65mm. The range on the 559 is 53-73mm, so... fingers crossed!
08-18-19, 06:47 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,656
Posted By Demet

Thanks for the encouragement ryansu! Yeah I have...

Thanks for the encouragement ryansu! Yeah I have almost punted to a LBS but then I remember the bike stand lol. I'll look into those books, thank you.

OK I think my first task is figuring out what...
08-18-19, 03:56 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,656
Posted By Demet

Here's the current state of my bike. I have new...

Here's the current state of my bike. I have new brake levers waiting to install. Also have a wheelset recommended and ordered by a LBS, I was going to have them install them, but the guy wouldn't use...
07-29-19, 09:43 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,656
Posted By Demet

Thank you, looks great, I'm definitely going to...

Thank you, looks great, I'm definitely going to get a stem like that!
07-29-19, 05:58 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,656
Posted By Demet

Check out my bike stand lol. Pretty solid I have...

Check out my bike stand lol. Pretty solid I have to say ;-)

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07-29-19, 05:45 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,656
Posted By Demet

The shifting is not easy, and sometimes...

The shifting is not easy, and sometimes problematic. The friction shifters sometimes work fine but sometimes don't shift correctly, and a couple times seemed OK only to fall out of gear when I stood...
07-29-19, 05:38 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,656
Posted By Demet

Thank you, I like your tires, and could see going...

Thank you, I like your tires, and could see going that route, but what I'm hoping and need to confirm, is that 700c wheels will buy me a little more space for a little bit bigger tire, and fenders....
07-29-19, 05:29 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,656
Posted By Demet

Thanks for this info. I'm definitely thinking...

Thanks for this info. I'm definitely thinking about a different stem, and these look like they could work for me. There are just so many variables I'm having trouble deciding what to try first. I'd...
07-29-19, 01:43 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,656
Posted By Demet

Making some progress. Changed handlebars, and I...

Making some progress. Changed handlebars, and I like them, but I need more rise, so ordering another one. Also ordering an offset seat post. Next I need to figure out wheels, want to order some 700c...
07-25-19, 12:30 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,656
Posted By Demet

Thanks for that tip, will definitely consider...

Thanks for that tip, will definitely consider those brakes. Once I settle on which handlebars, and then wheels I plan to upgrade brakes including levers.
07-25-19, 12:29 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,656
Posted By Demet

Thanks for the info. on the wheels/tires. I will...

Thanks for the info. on the wheels/tires. I will likely start that tomorrow with more research and ordering what I need. I want to max. out tire size but with room for fenders. Not sure about the...
07-24-19, 02:17 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,656
Posted By Demet

Haha yes, live and learn although at my age I...

Haha yes, live and learn although at my age I should have already learned ;-) Thanks for the link, I see a couple there that might work!



Thanks for posting that bike, very nice and similar to...
07-23-19, 10:51 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,656
Posted By Demet

Thanks Bill, more good advice and resources! Bike...

Thanks Bill, more good advice and resources! Bike people are good people I see ;-)
I put a Park cable cutter in my Amazon basket, thanks.
I went with the wall mount because the clamping/rotating...
07-23-19, 07:48 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,656
Posted By Demet

Woohoo! Here's my bike, before changing seat and...

Woohoo! Here's my bike, before changing seat and handlebars, which I did today, pics coming....
07-23-19, 07:47 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,656
Posted By Demet

Looks super helpful, will dig in later tonight!...

Looks super helpful, will dig in later tonight! Thank you very much.
07-23-19, 07:44 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,656
Posted By Demet

Oh lordy, I spent the last couple hours changing...

Oh lordy, I spent the last couple hours changing seat and handlebars and fighting with bike flopping everywhere lol. I ordered a Park wall mounted stand today. ;-)
Thanks for the help on the other...
07-23-19, 07:41 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,656
Posted By Demet

Thanks, I'm guessing there's some shift of weight...

Thanks, I'm guessing there's some shift of weight and certain seats work better for upright vs. down/forward? I'm just finishing change of handlebars so will see how it affects seat position shortly....
07-23-19, 07:38 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,656
Posted By Demet

Thanks! I discovered Park earlier today and...

Thanks! I discovered Park earlier today and ordered a wall mounted bike stand/holder. I almost went for a cheaper stand but I try to keep remembering that the money will be saved over time! And today...
07-23-19, 02:03 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,656
Posted By Demet

So I bought an cool old bike

After going through a few other not-vintage bikes, and learning that what I really wanted was a lugged steel vintage bike I bought a Motobecane Nomade II yesterday. Finding a big enough bike was/is a...
07-17-19, 01:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,221
Posted By Demet

Thank you, I did try some Surly's last week and...

Thank you, I did try some Surly's last week and there was one that seemed to fit nicely but i just don't love the frames, they are aggressively boring haha. I would probably go for the Masi Strata...
07-15-19, 10:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,221
Posted By Demet

Thanks, I think that would help a lot, talking to...

Thanks, I think that would help a lot, talking to people with experience. I saw my dream bike from the Max today lol. Couldn't make out the make name, but it looked italian, at least that was the...
07-14-19, 08:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,221
Posted By Demet

Offset seat post and 110mm stem were part of that...

Offset seat post and 110mm stem were part of that 70cm top tube recommendation 😂
07-14-19, 02:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,221
Posted By Demet

You are right, when I measure inseam using...

You are right, when I measure inseam using techniques from bike fit calculator it's more like 35.5" But damn, my torso must be long, as calculator says 70cm top tube. I may have to seriously look at...
07-14-19, 02:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,221
Posted By Demet

I sent an email asking for more pictures on that...

I sent an email asking for more pictures on that frame.

I roughed in some numbers on a bike fit calculator (don't have anyone handy right now to help measure), and it came back with top tube 70cm...
07-14-19, 11:08 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,221
Posted By Demet

thank you, CO_Hoya! Yes that's the frame i...

thank you, CO_Hoya! Yes that's the frame i mentioned above. If that fits me, I would be very happy.
07-13-19, 11:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,221
Posted By Demet

Wow, thanks so much everyone for all the valuable...

Wow, thanks so much everyone for all the valuable info.! I learned a lot and still have more to digest. I def could do a mountain bike conversion, I do see bikes that could work, but they don't...
07-13-19, 05:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,221
Posted By Demet

Vintage frame for long torso

Hi all, thanks for reading my Uber nooby newb post. I'm wanting to put together a nice bicycle for myself after being away from riding for many years. I'll use the bike for around town errands, and...
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