Motobecane Serial Number Database
What information can i get from the serial number of the moped i know i can find out what year but what about the model? Serial number. Posts: 53: calebicey10. Return to “Motobecane models pictures and Registry”. Its a beautiful light blue colour, and has what appears to be all the original parts. I figure if I know more about the bike, I can know more about what its worth. There are three numbers separate from what appears to be the serial number, which reads '078'. My best guess is that this is the year. But I'm sure one of you in internet land knows more about this than I do. I love this bike, it rides wonderfully, and I want to be able to talk it up appropriately.
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I have a 1973 or 74 Motobecane team champion that is in very good condition. All Nuovo Record components in excellent condition. It had some damage on the handle bars and I really wanted to make a sweet vintage rider out of it.
I dialed it all in and replaced the damaged bars and seat. I love this bike, its like a work of art to me. However I was unable to make it fit me so I may consider a sale or a trade. Located in mid Michigan.
What is there to know about this bike?? I am 6'-0 and the bike is probably suitable for a 5'6' to 5'9' rider. Of course it means a complete cockpit rebuild, but you could try a longer (reach) Nitto Technomic stem. The 225mm quill length allows up to 160mm exposed quill above the headset. So you could move the bars up and forward. It's really a beautiful bike in a desirable form and color - great choice on the saddle. It should be easy to sell.
As far as frame size goes, height is not always the measure, but insteam is usually a better reference. I'm 6'3' with a 36' inseam, (all limbs) and need 62-64cm frames. But at the same time, my torso is relatively short for my height, and I need shorter top tubes, around 60 cm. Both Carlton and Italian geometry fit me really well. For a typical 62cm frame where most would want a 120mm (reach) stem with drop bars, I use a 100 mm stem with drop bars. My buddy who is also 6'3' has all his height in his torso. He would have no problem riding your bike as long as he could rig the stem reach long enough, though his normal frame would be 2 inches taller (and mine is 4 inches taller).
If you're trying to sell it, best idea is to measure both seat tube and top tube and report those. Always measure center to center - Seat tube height is center of crank to center of top tube, Top tube length is center of seat tube to center of head tube. Here's his 'dialed-in,' stretched-out Mercian - he even used a long stem with a moustache bar - he doesn't have to worry about this bike being stolen - no one else has the stretch to ride it away.
Serial numbers All bikes all have unique serial numbers. Most bicycles have their serial number engraved beneath their bottom bracket, but sometimes serial numbers are found in other places. Here are some examples of where and what to look for:. The bottom bracket (where serial numbers are typically located) is circled.
A serial number on the underside of a bottom bracket. Another serial number beneath the bottom bracket, aligned parallel to the frame. Some Schwinn bicycles have the unique identifying number on their head tube (which is on the front of the bike). A serial number located on a rear drop out. Some BMX bikes and a few Schwinn bicycles place the serial on the rear dropout.
On older Schwinns there are numbers stamped on both the drive side and non-drive side rear dropouts; the one on the non-drive side dropout is the serial number. Some bikes have multiple serial numbers.
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When adding a bike to the Index, it's best to enter all the groups of numbers and letters separated by spaces. Hopefully you can find the serial number on the bicycle you're looking at, email if you're having trouble.