198x Motobecane Team Champion

198x Motobecane Team Champion

Specification:

  • Frame: Columbus Tubi Rinforzati;
  • Crankset: Stronglight
  • Pedals: Maillard
  • Gears: Simplex Front Derailleur; Simplex SX610 Rear Derailleur;  6-speed freewheel.
  • Wheels: Maillard 700 Hubs; 36 Spokes; Rims: Super Champion Competition
  • Brakes: Weinmann Model 405
  • Handlebars and Stem: Philippe.  Motobecane patent bar covering by Hutchinson
  • Saddle and Seatpost: Motobecane Profil Saddle, SR Seat Post

Comments:

Appears to be a completely original Motobecane Team Champion. I originally thought these bikes to be contemporary with the Motobecane – La Redoute Team bicycles of 1980 to 1984, but research indicates that the Motobecane Team Champion bikes made in those years were exactly like the team bikes, so I conclude that they were made after 1984, the last year of the team, or else were made for specific markets where team replica bicycles of that model name were not available. I have written an article about the changes and differences between the different models HERE.

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198x Motobecane Team Champion

198x Motobecane Team Champion

198x Motobecane Team Champion

198x Motobecane Team Champion

198x Motobecane Team Champion

198x Motobecane Team Champion

198x Motobecane Team Champion

198x Motobecane Team Champion