Help me Identify this Motobecane Mixte
04-09-22, 03:21 AM
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Help me Identify this Motobecane Mixte
Could someone tell me how to identify the model of this Motobecane Mixte and provide more value and background information?
Images are here since I cannot post attachments or links yet. The domain is ibb.co and then slash and then the codes. Let me know if I need to take photos of other parts of the bike.
ibb.co
KVyXZWp Nm2k6hD 8296sJ8
I'm also missing the front brakes and the dia-compe calipers I have have the middle screw being either too long or too short. Are the center bolts changeable?
Images are here since I cannot post attachments or links yet. The domain is ibb.co and then slash and then the codes. Let me know if I need to take photos of other parts of the bike.
ibb.co
KVyXZWp Nm2k6hD 8296sJ8
I'm also missing the front brakes and the dia-compe calipers I have have the middle screw being either too long or too short. Are the center bolts changeable?
04-09-22, 07:16 AM
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Based on the round head badge, cottered crankset and absence of chrome on the forks, my leading candidate would be a circa 1974-1976, Motobecance Nomade. Of course, a drive side photo is preferred and may provide more clues.
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Nice entry level mixte. For some reason I don't understand, motobecanes make cheap steal feel better than most other bikes. When built up those are excellent rides.
