Hey From The Sun Coast of Florida
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Hey From The Sun Coast of Florida
Hey All,
A heartfelt hello and wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable ride. I just finished restoring a 1984 Motobecane Mirage Sport after 6 weeks of pure, enjoyable torture. The first 7 mile (11km) ride made it all worthwhile.
Pure Torture, Pure Joy
In period Motobecane - La Redoute Jersey
A heartfelt hello and wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable ride. I just finished restoring a 1984 Motobecane Mirage Sport after 6 weeks of pure, enjoyable torture. The first 7 mile (11km) ride made it all worthwhile.
Pure Torture, Pure Joy
In period Motobecane - La Redoute Jersey
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Nice looking resto...this is a great place to share knowledge and make new cycling friends.
Best, Ben
Best, Ben
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Welcome, great job.
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Welcome and great looking bike and rider!
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Beautiful. A Motobecane Mirage was my first good road bike.
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Nice job of bringing it back to life. Very clean looking.
And nice kit, too.
Team issue sandals?
The fork blades: silver paint? I ask because i've read about a bright 'chrome paint'. Which I would like to try.
And nice kit, too.
Team issue sandals?
The fork blades: silver paint? I ask because i've read about a bright 'chrome paint'. Which I would like to try.
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