Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Mid 70's motobecane Grand Touring road bike

Are you looking to repair this bike?
below are links to parts you can buy now on amazon.
Finding parts for older bikes can be frustrating, as most of the original parts have been discontinued. Over the years we repaired thousands of these and became experts in finding alternatives to original bike parts and we are glad to share it with you.

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, basic casual usechoose 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)
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)
Do you have a Motobecane Grand Touring road bike ? We sell and ship all the parts you need to repair, refurbish or upgrade your Motobecane Grand Touring road bike whether it's the same year model, earlier or later model. Visit the Bike Boom website, call us and let our expert mechanics find the right part for your bike.  
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 such as this silver gray  Motobecane Grand Touring road bike and offer professional bicycle repair services. Voted Best bike shop by the Boston Globe Magazine.

Late 70's motobecane Grand Touring road bike


Late 70's motobecane Grand Touring road bike
Late 70's motobecane Grand Touring road bike

Late 70's motobecane Grand Touring road bike

Late 70's motobecane Grand Touring road bike

Late 70's motobecane Grand Touring road bike

Late 70's motobecane Grand Touring road bike

Late 70's motobecane Grand Touring road bike

Late 70's motobecane Grand Touring road bike

Late 70's motobecane Grand Touring road bike

Late 70's motobecane Grand Touring road bike

Late 70's motobecane Grand Touring road bike
Late 70's motobecane Grand Touring road bike

Late 70's motobecane Grand Touring road bike

Late 70's motobecane Grand Touring road bike

Late 70's motobecane Grand Touring road bike


3 comments:

  1. I have two 1973 takara road bikes in nearly new shape. They both have suntour derailers, bar end shifters, 10 speed, and have always been kept indoors. I would like to see more information on takara bikes if anyone is interested. Mine both have very ornate and elaborate gussets and are very easy to ride. I have Treks, Cannondales, Electras, and other new or nearly new bikes. The takaras ride better than any of the new ones!

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  2. We will soon post some more Takara bikes we sold or refurbished. we have also added a link to a website with information on Takara bikes on the main blog page.

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  3. I have a 1973 Motobecane Grand Touring that has been recently turned, new tires, brake pads and a new derailleur. All else is original. I ride it regularly and it is in excellent shape. Unfortunately, I have to sell it. What is it worth?

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