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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 12:13 PM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,130,917
Posted By motogeek

Quite Lovely., looks to be almost as good as my...

Quite Lovely., looks to be almost as good as my pristine, all original '75 Silver/Black GR. I also have a '75 Black/Red Gr that is almost as nice as yours that is a great rider. Those were wonderful...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-24, 10:13 PM
Replies: 604
Views: 76,651
Posted By motogeek

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I think its been on here before, but this is my Veloce, built for me by John...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-23, 02:24 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,047
Posted By motogeek

Thanks for posting the pics from this year,...

Thanks for posting the pics from this year, always enjoy seeing this ride. Maybe next year (sounds like a Cubs fan).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-23, 06:31 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,350
Posted By motogeek

I'm using a DuoPar on my '75 GJ also. Such a...

I'm using a DuoPar on my '75 GJ also. Such a great working RD. Plus I can use larger freewheel than i could have with the Jubilee....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-23, 08:39 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,350
Posted By motogeek

y0u should drool over my wife's '75 Motobecane...

y0u should drool over my wife's '75 Motobecane Grand Jubilee mixte, red with black panels on a Nervex-lugged Reynolds 531 frame. Oh, and Huret Jubilee long cage RD....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-23, 08:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 815
Posted By motogeek

That's awesome, where did you find that puppy?...

That's awesome, where did you find that puppy? I've been on vacation for a couple weeks so I haven't seen local CL for a while. If it was there, I missed it :-(

Where are you playing now? Was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-23, 08:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,672
Posted By motogeek

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-23, 08:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,672
Posted By motogeek

That's coming along very nicely. Another option...

That's coming along very nicely. Another option would be to change the handlebars to an upright position. I totally agree with 52telecaster's comments about the Duo Par vs the Jubilee. I put a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-23, 02:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,672
Posted By motogeek

These old Grand Jubile mixties are neat bikes to...

These old Grand Jubile mixties are neat bikes to find. I have one that matches my men's GJ, complete with all the original components. I bought it a couple years ago for my wife so we can have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-23, 08:58 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 29,270
Posted By motogeek

I'm thinking this is a 1975 or perhaps 76 as that...

I'm thinking this is a 1975 or perhaps 76 as that is the year I bought one of these for my first wife. It was an SX73 I think, and I think the RD was a Huret Challenger. Check the pedals, cause that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-23, 07:36 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,754
Posted By motogeek

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I might have shown this before, but it's my custom built Veloce that I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-22, 02:16 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,824
Posted By motogeek

That looks like a pretty decent match. More money...

That looks like a pretty decent match. More money than a $6 can of model paint but looks a whole lot better! At some point down the road if you want to do a better job, if you can find someone with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-22, 08:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,824
Posted By motogeek

Nice score! On the paint: Most of the hobby...

Nice score!

On the paint: Most of the hobby paint that is silver would likely be too bright to match the paint on the seat tub. The difference would stick out like a sore thumb. Hobby Lobby on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-22, 11:26 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,601
Posted By motogeek

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75 Grand Jubile, modified for lower gears. My favorite out of all of these...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-01-22, 09:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 372
Posted By motogeek

LOL !! I knew I messed up the 531 but I totally...

LOL !! I knew I messed up the 531 but I totally missed the 1972. My bad!

That restored Le Champion is very nice indeed. Cantilevers, no less. Cool
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-01-22, 05:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 372
Posted By motogeek

FS: 1973 Motobecane Le Champion. 52cm Reynolds 531

Stronglight 96 crank 36/52, Lyotard platform pedals, Shimano 600 RD, Campy NR FD and shifters, Universal 68 sidepull brakes, Modolo drilled levers, TTT stem and Phillips bars, Brooks Professional...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-22, 08:02 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,793
Posted By motogeek

Many years ago I had Tom Boyden (FASTAB Cycles,...

Many years ago I had Tom Boyden (FASTAB Cycles, Garland, TX) build me a tandem. I did not have a lot of money to spend and he was one of the few people I could find that would build me a bare frame...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-22, 12:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 704
Posted By motogeek

Yeah, I just realized that. I'm trying to copy it...

Yeah, I just realized that. I'm trying to copy it to the For sale thread and delete it from this thread. My bad!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-24-22, 11:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 581
Posted By motogeek

FS: 1975 Motobecane Grand Record, 52 cm

Regretfully selling a couple of my Motobecane Grand Records. This one is a very nice 1975, Black with Red panels and accents. It's a 52cm (21"). There are a lot of Grand Records out there for sale...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-22, 08:06 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,389
Posted By motogeek

Nice catch! I always thought the Grand Touring...

Nice catch! I always thought the Grand Touring was a nice multi purpose bike. A person can never have too many Motobecanes
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-22, 08:05 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,389
Posted By motogeek

Nice catch!. I always thought the Grand Touring...

Nice catch!. I always thought the Grand Touring was a decent multi purpose bike. A person can never have too many Motobecanes!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-22, 08:25 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,339
Posted By motogeek

The whole Jubilee ensemble (F&R der, shifters and...

The whole Jubilee ensemble (F&R der, shifters and cable guides) are the best looking IMHO. The BB cable guide particularly looks like it belongs on a Nervex lugged bike, like the Moto GJ and GR.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-22, 07:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,226
Posted By motogeek

Do they charge you 25 cents to lock up?

Do they charge you 25 cents to lock up?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-22, 03:44 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,646
Posted By motogeek

I finally got some pics made of my 7 Motobecanes...

I finally got some pics made of my 7 Motobecanes and posted them on the "c'mon ... show us your Motobecane" thread. Didn't want to put them here cause I didn't want to hijack Russell's thread. Hope...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-22, 03:34 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 67,304
Posted By motogeek

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'75 Grand Jubile, I swapped out the long cage Jubilee RD for a Huret Duopar and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-22, 06:35 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 67,304
Posted By motogeek

That's a real beauty. I think the GJ mixte is the...

That's a real beauty. I think the GJ mixte is the best looking mixte ever made.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-22, 12:00 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,646
Posted By motogeek

IIRC I paid $150 for the '75 GJ mixte from...

IIRC I paid $150 for the '75 GJ mixte from someone in Wisconsin. Ended up sending it to Gugie for some fork straightening.

I think the most I ever spent on a Moto was around $450 for a mint '75...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-22, 04:09 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,646
Posted By motogeek

We may have discussed this before COVID. Did you...

We may have discussed this before COVID. Did you play at Unum?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-22, 03:42 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,646
Posted By motogeek

Next time you're in Morton you should stop by and...

Next time you're in Morton you should stop by and see my Moto collection. I'm just three blocks off the Morton-EPeo trail.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-22, 03:27 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 67,304
Posted By motogeek

How the heck do you get that long cage Jubilee to...

How the heck do you get that long cage Jubilee to work on a 32 tooth freewheel? About the biggest they're rated at is a 28 tooth. Beautiful bike tho. I had matching silver/black men's and mixte GJs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-22, 10:53 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 60,110
Posted By motogeek

Cool. I'm not familiar with that style of Nitto...

Cool. I'm not familiar with that style of Nitto stem. Doubt that it's original tho. It's probably shorter than the original stem for a more upright position to go along with the upright bars
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-22, 10:45 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,646
Posted By motogeek

I have a GJ mixte, quite a bit of difference...

I have a GJ mixte, quite a bit of difference between it and the Grand Touring. The GJ had a partially Reynolds 531 frame with beautiful nervex lugs. Not so with the GT. Also, the RD was the exotic...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-22, 06:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,081
Posted By motogeek

Love looking at these Bicycling magazines from...

Love looking at these Bicycling magazines from the 80s. I read all of them cover to cover. As a graphic designer during that time period I always thought their layout and typography was great.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-22, 07:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 486
Posted By motogeek

Generally, throughout the 70s, 80s and 90s...

Generally, throughout the 70s, 80s and 90s Murrays were known as Department Store Specials because they were sold by K-mart, Sears, Pennys and the like. They were made cheaply in order to be sold for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-22, 07:13 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,549
Posted By motogeek

I got a kick by the dual MAFAC cantilevers on the...

I got a kick by the dual MAFAC cantilevers on the seat stays, both with 5 block tandem brake pads. Bet that thing will stop on a dime!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-22, 10:29 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,549
Posted By motogeek

Thanks John for hosting this gathering and for...

Thanks John for hosting this gathering and for your gracious hospitality. Beautiful man cave you have there and what a thrill to see your collection and meet many new friends. Looking forward to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-22, 09:34 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,204
Posted By motogeek

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I might have shown this before,but it's my custom built Veloce that I had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-22, 08:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,064
Posted By motogeek

If there's any way you can have both of these...

If there's any way you can have both of these then, by all means, do it. You'll never regret it. In my collection i have a GJ (plus my wife's matching mixtie GJ),, and 4 GRs, all from that '73-'75...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-22, 08:13 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,144,965
Posted By motogeek

OOOOps, you're absolutely right. I was so taken...

OOOOps, you're absolutely right. I was so taken by the bike i totally didn't see that half the bike was missing, just assumed it was there (you know what they say about assuming something ...) $150...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-21, 09:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,677
Posted By motogeek

I love this build. A couple years ago i had Gugie...

I love this build. A couple years ago i had Gugie braze on some cantilever bosses onto my '75 Grand Record frame in anticipation of my all-French randonneur Motobecane. I haven't gotten very far but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-21, 11:30 AM
Replies: 617
Views: 83,050
Posted By motogeek

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73 or so Raleigh Competition that I sold a couple years ago....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-21, 03:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,586
Posted By motogeek

Always interesting to hear Chas' recollections of...

Always interesting to hear Chas' recollections of the bike boom. I lived thru that time period too, but as a frequent customer, not a bike shop employee. Wanted to buy a Raleigh in "74 but the shoddy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-21, 02:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,121
Posted By motogeek

I like that idea, I have a couple I could bring...

I like that idea, I have a couple I could bring .... that is, if I'm not in Florida escaping the Central Illinois winter.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-21, 06:29 PM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,130,917
Posted By motogeek

Lovely old Moto!!

Lovely old Moto!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-21, 06:21 PM
Replies: 245
Views: 42,580
Posted By motogeek

Gee, that looks familiar!!

Gee, that looks familiar!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-21, 08:37 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,130,917
Posted By motogeek

This looks very similar to a PX8 that I bought in...

This looks very similar to a PX8 that I bought in 1972. i got it at a French Military post exchange in Kaiserslautern, FRG where I was stationed in the Army. Components, rack and fenders were similar...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-21, 11:04 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,790
Posted By motogeek

Peoria IL or Peoria AZ? There's some pretty...

Peoria IL or Peoria AZ? There's some pretty serious hills coming up out of the Illinois River valley, and a 1:1 ratio would sure be nice to have unless you have quads of steel.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-03-21, 07:02 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 10,452
Posted By motogeek

I'm 73, learned to ride a bike when I was in...

I'm 73, learned to ride a bike when I was in first grade, which would have been '54 or so, a 24" Schwinn single speed.

Got my first road bike when I was in the Army stationed in Germany in 1972....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-21, 07:56 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,824
Posted By motogeek

In 1974 I bought a new silver w/red panel Grand...

In 1974 I bought a new silver w/red panel Grand Jubile from our LBS. It started a love affair with upper end Motobecanes and I currently have about 6 from the early 70s. My GJ had the Jubile group,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-14-20, 03:40 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 7,408
Posted By motogeek

I once was a bit of a snob. But as I got older...

I once was a bit of a snob. But as I got older (I'm 72 now) I've outgrown all the elitism and have gone back to being a 2 or so. I laugh at the hardcore as they blow me off the road knowing that I no...
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