Mid 80's Motobecane Sprint

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Shifter cables and housing: https://amzn.to/38g40ol

Brake cables and housing: https://amzn.to/2DZqPPk

Handlebar Tape: https://amzn.to/2qxHiaf

Rear Wheel: https://amzn.to/2RuAB3X

Front Wheel: https://amzn.to/2PuFaIM

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)

Freewheel: https://amzn.to/2qx4c1t

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)

Brake Levers: https://amzn.to/356h3Hc (modern style)A mint condition Motobecane 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. 

I chose to show this specific Motobecane because it's quite rare, at least I haven't seen another one yet. We come across the Mirage and Super Mirage models very frequently (at least 10 in the last year) but this one is quite rare. 

Has a lugged carbon steel frame and a mix of Suntour components and Weinman brake calipers. Even though it's not made of chromoly, it's pretty light. Also has the unique rubber bar wrap that encases the brake levers which I have only seen on Motobecanes. 

Motobecanes, although french were mostly outfitted with japanese parts, which were cheaper and higher quality than the french sachs and simplex components at the time.

In general, Motobecanes are always a good choice when it comes to restoring vintage light weight ten speeds. the craftsmanship is superior and so is the paint work. They are usually lighter when compared to similarly priced Japanese bikes.

Try to avoid the early to late 70's motobecanes as they were outfitted with french cottered cranks which are harder to find in your average LBS. Some of them had a french Bottom bracket, which is fine, because you can get them easily today but some have Swiss bottom bracket threading which is impossible to find.

the problem is you never know until you need to service them. If the bottom bracket s in good condition we refurbish but if it's already loose when you examine it, I would pass.  I