Saturday, March 31, 2012

Mid 70's Motobecane Mirage

Are you looking to repair this bike?
Links below for parts you can buy now on amazon.
Over the years we repaired thousands of these and became experts in finding alternatives to original bike parts. 
Buying parts for older bikes is confusing, as most of the original parts have been discontinued. 
We use these parts everyday and created this list to make it easier for you to repair your bike.

Shifter cables and housing: https://amzn.to/38g40ol
Brake cables and housing: https://amzn.to/2DZqPPk
Handlebar Tape: https://amzn.to/2qxHiaf
Tires (good): https://amzn.to/2s9eipE (similar look, casual use, choose 27x1 1/4)
Tires (better): https://amzn.to/33YwOyl (super flat resistant and fast rolling, choose 27x1.25 or 27 1 1/4)
Shifters: Front and rear (right and left): https://amzn.to/347vWrv
Rear Derailleur (good): https://amzn.to/2DYUOXF (choose w/ direct attachment)
Rear Derailleur (Better): https://amzn.to/2PupyVA (choose GS type)
Front Derailleur (good): https://amzn.to/3415IXm (choose double)
Front derailleur (better): https://amzn.to/2LAI262 (better quality, fit and finish)
Bottom Bracket: https://amzn.to/2RydlSI (Likely 68x122.5 but must measure spindle length before purchase)
Crank (good): https://amzn.to/2Yw7miQ (better quality fit and finish, will likely need a new bottom bracket)
Crank (better): https://amzn.to/2rg0YQx (lesser quality option, likely will not need a bottom bracket)
Headset: https://amzn.to/38EkfvQ (Choose 27.0 but it's better to remove crown race and measure inside diameter for sure)
Pedals: https://amzn.to/3593fvC (Modern style)
Pedals: https://amzn.to/2DZbNZP (same style as original)
Chain: https://amzn.to/38ayVCI (fits 5, 6, 7 and 8 speeds)
Brake pads (good): https://amzn.to/36eEldP (casual use)
Brake pads (better): https://amzn.to/38ixNN7 (Improved performance and wet/cold condition)
Brakes (rear): https://amzn.to/2P31N8o
Brakes (front): https://amzn.to/2Prqcn2
Brake Levers: https://amzn.to/2LQALz9 (similar to original
Brake Levers: https://amzn.to/356h3Hc (modern style)

Mid 70's Motobecane mirage road bike we refurbished here at Bike Boom. If your'e not familiar, Bike Boom is a used bike shop in Davis square, on the border of Cambridge and Somerville , near Boston MA. where we specialize in restoring and refurbishing used and vintage bikes and offer professional bicycle repair services.
This Motobecane mirage was bought last year from a person who was getting divorced and had to sell the whole content of his house. He was somewhat of a bike collector, we ended up buying 2 more bikes from him. I was on the look out for this specific Paint scheme for a long time. Motobecane mirage was an entry level model for motobecane even though they also had the Motobecane Nomade which had lower end components. The Motobecane mirage was similar to the Motobecane super mirage but had steel rims instead of alloy rims in the super mirage. the Motobecane mirage is definitely not rare, most of them came in either the metallic red or the gold-tan  color. This neon green paint with golden accented lugs is relatively rare and 've been meaning to find one for a long time. When we got Motobecane Mirage it had cottered cranks, steel rims, different shifters, seat and housings. We ended up replacing the wheels with a brand new alloy wheelset and crank, seat, tape, cables, etc. Basically only the frame, fork, stem, brakes and handlebar were original. If we hadn't picked it up that day, it would have probably been in the landfill today. The most interesting part of this refurb was the bottom bracket. We had to take it off because the crank was bent and motobecanes are known to have either french or Swiss bottom brackets. When we took it off we tried to install a standard sealed English bottom bracket and to our surprise the motobecane mirage accepted it without any problems. you learn a new thing every day. We sold it to a student in UMASS who came all the way from Natick with his father (about 40 mins away from somerville, where the shop is) super nice guys.










9 comments:

  1. i have the same bike but darker green im trying to sell how much is it worth all original except the seat with Swiss mount thingy on the back

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  2. the Motobecane Mirage is a great bike, definitely worth keeping and repairing.
    they came in many colors

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  3. Hello, I was recently given 2 vintage Motobecanes and have had a hard time finding out out what they are worth. one is a Grand Touring and the other a Mirage. Both have the "Made In France" stamp and what looks like original parts (some Japanese). Do you have any idea how much these bicycles sell for in decent condition?

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    1. I'm really interested I had a 1974 Mirage I loved it wish I still have it had it please let me know about your bike! Thank you

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  5. Hey mates, I have 1970 mirage in yellow/chrome. This list yall put together was great; I've ordered all new parts from it. Any seat recommendations? The seat in the bike above is perfect. If the Shimano GS rear derailer is out of stock, what should I buy instead that would be identical to it? Ascetically, which color "pops" with a yellow/chrome frame? Y'all rule. Thanks. Cheers.

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