Excellent condition 1972 Motobecane Grand Record. This is a classic sports touring frame, comparable to the Peugeot PX10, Gitane Tour de France, Schwinn Paramount, and other top of the line bikes from this era. Honestly, I think the build quality and component choice on this bike is better than the Peugeot PX10 and Gitane models. A fantastic ride, and ready to go. These yellow and black 1972 models are rare and even rarer in this condition. Frame: Reynolds 531, 3 main tubes butted. Seat tube 60cm (just slightly less than 24 inches), measured center to top. Top tube a bit more than 58cm (almost 23 inches exactly). Derailleur: Campagnolo Nuovo Record, front & rear (original). Brakes: Universal 66 (original). Brake levers: Dia Campe aero (upgrade). Wheels: Araya 27in alloy rims, with Suntour Vx hubs (upgrade). Tires: Panaracer Pasela, 1 1/8in, folding bead (plenty of tread left). Crank: Stronglight 49D (original, in excellent condition). Pedals: Atom 700 (original). Seat post: Campagnolo Record (upgrade). He paint is very good throughout, with only very minor scratches (see pictures). The largest scratched areas are on the rear seat stays, where a previous owner attached a rack–this is visible in the 5th picture. Much of the paint on the bike has the “craquelure” pattern of tiny, block shaped cracks, that is typical of these bikes. Not a problem–the Mona Lisa has it too! This bike is ready to ride. The item “Motobecane Grand Record Vintage Bike, 1972. Reynolds 531 Campagnolo Stronglight” is in sale since Saturday, May 8, 2021. This item is in the category “Sporting Goods\Cycling\Vintage Cycling\Vintage Bicycles”. The seller is “girlchild44″ and is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Gender: Unisex Adult
- Wheel Size: 27 in
- Model: Motobecane Grand Record
- Country/Region of Manufacture: France
- Frame Size: 24 in
- Type: Sports Touring Bike
- Color: Yellow, Black
- Vintage: Yes
- Frame Material: Steel
- Brand: Motobecane
- Brake Type: Universal 66