Motobécane 1978 Catalog — Nomade, Mirage, Super Mirage, Grand Touring, Grand Jubile, Sprintour, Grand Record, Le Champion and Team Champion

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[The front cover, a photograph with no printed lettering: the front wheel, fork, handlebar and down tube of a white bicycle against a night view of the Eiffel Tower with colored light trails. The frame carries the name Motobecane on the down tube and a Grand Record decal on the top tube.]

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MOTOBECANE is proud to introduce a new line of quality ten speeds bicycles especially designed for the U.S. market.

These bicycles of advanced design and manufacturing integrity, have grown and matured from half a century of experiences in the bicycle industry.

To ensure that the MOTOBECANE bicycles are manufactured in accordance with the regulations of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), MOTOBECANE commissioned the independent laboratory UTAC. Their procedures include the determination of frame strength, vibrational analysis, fatigue test, load test, etc.

Your authorized MOTOBECANE dealer will professionally assemble any MOTOBECANE bicycle you purchase from him. Adjustment and alignment are the most important factors to ensure that the bicycle is safe to ride, in top performing order and custom-adjusted to the physical needs of its rider.

Look through this new catalog and choose the MOTOBECANE bicycle model that is best for you. Visit your nearby MOTOBECANE dealer, he is an expert in bicycling and will be glad to answer any questions you may have.

Your MOTOBECANE bicycle is covered by MOTOBECANE Limited Warranty.

MOTOBECANE

MOTOBECANE LIMITED WARRANTY

MOTOBECANE bicycles and component parts are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship.

MOTOBECANE will replace, at no charge, to the original consumer, for an unlimited time, the frame and fork of any MOTOBECANE bicycle determined to be defective under the terms of this warranty, EXCEPT dealer labor charges due to free replacement of a defective frame and fork after one (1) year of the date of original retail purchase, which are not covered by this warranty.

MOTOBECANE will replace, at no charge, to the original consumer, for a period of six (6) months from the date of original retail purchase any MOTOBECANE component part determined to be defective under the terms of this warranty.

Any authorized MOTOBECANE dealer with the approval of the MOTOBECANE factory or MOTOBECANE distributor shall determine whether a MOTOBECANE bicycle or part is defective under the terms of this warranty.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER ANY PERSONAL INJURIES, DAMAGE TO OR FAILURE OF THE BICYCLE OR ANY OTHER LOSS OR DAMAGE DUE TO MISUSE, NEGLECT, ABUSE, NORMAL WEAR, ACCIDENT, IMPROPER ASSEMBLY, IMPROPER MAINTENANCE OR MODIFICATION.

Replacement of defective parts and those dealer charges specified above shall be the consumer’s sole remedy under this warranty, and IN NO EVENT SHALL MOTOBECANE BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING A WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY WHICH EXTENDS BEYOND THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY.

This bicycle is not designed or sold for use under any circumstances in motocross, stunt riding or similar activities. No power-driven fixture should be adapted on this bicycle. Violation of this would entail cancellation of the warranty.

It is required that the consumer keep this warranty certificate in his possession after being duly completed and countersigned by the MOTOBECANE dealer from whom the bicycle was purchased. ANY CLAIM MADE UNDER THIS WARRANTY MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY THIS WARRANTY CERTIFICATE.

Contact the local authorized MOTOBECANE dealer from whom you purchased your bicycle for service or replacement under the MOTOBECANE LIMITED WARRANTY, or if you don’t get satisfaction then contact your local distributor, or, if necessary, write for assistance to the factory:

MOTOBECANE
16, rue Lesault
93 PANTIN
FRANCE

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

[The inside front cover, with an introductory letter about a new line of ten speed bicycles for the U.S. market and the MOTOBECANE logo with a red, white and blue M, above the MOTOBECANE LIMITED WARRANTY set in a decorative engraved border on a light blue ground. A dealer’s red rubber stamp sits below the logo.]

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Making every endeavour to develop and improve production, MOTOBECANE introduces important innovations in its 1978 line.

Cable guides are brazed-on the top tube replacing the cable clips and therefore combining lightness and smoother action.

The lower part of the right-hand seat stay has a brazed-on chain rest nipple to hang up the chain when removing the wheel.

A new handlebar sleeve: the new MOTOBECANE wrapping (patented) imitates the Italian hand-stitched leather sleeves exclusively fitted on high-priced bicycles. Easy to replace, the Motobecane sleeves are fitted as standard equipment on the 1978 line. (except for the NOMADE and the TEAM CHAMPION)

The top of the line is equipped with brazed-on bottle cage bosses.

The new down tube decal, combining elegance and originality is now standard on the “RACING” line.

New colors in the line are part of a new generation, similar to metallized colors but in which the particles are replaced by plastic, consequently improving aspect, endurance and longevity.

MOTOBECANE has chosen the best tubings for its 1978 line.

2040: For those who demand the most but with a conservative budget. Regular steel tubing processed from steel coils under high temperatures. Fork blades and chain stays are mill tapered. Lugs are streamlined.

VITUS 172: Comparable in quality to the best known brands. The tubes are made of double butted special steel alloy, light and highly resistant.

REYNOLDS 531: The unquestioned choice among serious cyclists. It is a very strong seamless manganese-molybdenum steel that retains a great percentage of its mechanical properties after brazing.

COLUMBUS “SL”: Proven in competition, the ultimate in tubing. It is a double butted light manganese steel.

BUILT WITH
2040
HI-RESILIENCY TUBING

SERIE LEGERE
SPÉCIAL DOUBLE BUTTED
VITUS
172

GARANTI
CONSTRUIT
AVEC
REYNOLDS
TUBES REINFORCES
FOURREAUX DE FOURCHE
ET ARRIERES
fabrication
REYNOLDS TUBE CO. LTD.
Birmingham, Angleterre

TUBI RINFORZATI
ACCIAIO
“COLUMBUS”
MARCA DEPOSITATA
SPECIALE
GARANTITI

[Text about the 1978 line and its tubings (2040, VITUS 172, REYNOLDS 531 and COLUMBUS “SL”), with three detail photographs of a gold top tube with handlebar, a wrapped handlebar with brake lever and a chainring with pedal, and four tubing decals on the right.]

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NOMADE

The popular 10-speed sportster, an ideal bicycle for the young rider.

Frame: Fully lugged 2040 High resiliency tubing, brazed on cable guides, racing rear tips, Bocama lugs, Motobecane forks. Available in 19½, 21, 23 and 25″ in diamond frames; 19½” mixte frame. Silver, Brilliant Blue and Silver lilac.
Crankset: “SR” SI 5SD2, 40×52 cotterless, CGIII alloy guard.
Pedals: Union, chrome-plated with reflectors
Derailleurs: Huret ECO
Brakes: Motobecane center pull with extension levers
Wheels: hubs: Front Normandy Alloy, rear Atom Alloy large flange
rims: Rigida 27×1¼” with spoke protector
tires: Motobecane-Hutchison, 90 lbs. High pressure gum wall
Stem: “SR” Alloy with recessed bolt

Gear Ratios:
| Rear
Front | 14 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 28
40 | 77 | 63 | 54 | 45 | 38
52 | 100 | 82 | 70 | 58 | 50

[The Nomade bicycle, a silver diamond frame with wheel reflectors, in a large studio photograph above its heading, a small photograph of the mixte frame, a specification list and a gear-ratio table. The bottom row of the gear-ratio table is partly cut off by the page edge.]

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MIRAGE

A touring bicycle that will provide years of service with a minimum of upkeep. It is a choice for students and commuters.

Frame: Fully lugged 2040 High resiliency tubing, brazed on cable guides, racing rear tips, Bocama lugs, Motobecane forks with chrome-plated tips. Available in 19½, 21, 23 and 25″ men’s frames; 19½ and 21″ in mixte frames. Brilliant Blue, Deep Brown and Silver.
Crankset: “SR” AX 5SD2, 40×52 cotterless, CGIII alloy guard
Pedals: Lyotard 36R, chrome-plated with reflectors
Derailleur: Sun Tour ‘Compe V’ VGT stem power shifters
Brakes: Weimann ‘Vainqueur’ 999 center pull, quick release and extension levers.
Wheels: hubs: Normandy Alloy large flange, front quick release
rims: Rigida 27×1¼” with spoke protector
tires: Motobecane-Hutchison, 90 lbs High pressure, gum wall
Stem: “SR” Alloy with recessed bolt

Gear Ratios:
Front | Rear 14 | 17 | 22 | 27 | 32
40 | 77 | 63 | 49 | 40 | 33
52 | 100 | 82 | 63 | 52 | 43

[The Mirage bicycle in a studio photograph above its description, with a smaller photograph of a mixte frame in blue and a gear-ratio table.]

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SUPER MIRAGE

This is the most popular in the MOTOBECANE line. It offers the average bicyclist the high touring performances.

Frame: Fully lugged 2040 High resiliency tubing, brazed on cable guides, racing rear tips, Bocama lugs, Motobecane forks delta-shaped forged crown, chrome-plated tips. Available in 19½, 21, 23 and 25″ in men’s frames; 19½” mixte frame. Black, Brilliant Blue and Champagne Gold.
Crankset: “SR” AX 5SD2, 40×52 cotterless, CGIII Alloy guard
Pedals: Atom 440 Alloy with reflectors
Derailleur: Sun Tour “Compe V” VGT stem power shifters
Brakes: Weimann “Vainqueur” 999 center pull, quick release and extension levers
Wheels: hubs: Normandy Alloy large flange, quick release
rims: Weinmann 256 alloy with spoke protector
tires: 27×1-1/8″ Motobecane-Hutchison, 90 lbs. High pressure gum wall

Gear Ratios:
Front | Rear 14 | 17 | 22 | 27 | 32
40 | 77 | 63 | 49 | 40 | 33
52 | 100 | 82 | 63 | 52 | 43

[The Super Mirage bicycle in a studio photograph on a light ground, with its description on a dark panel below, a smaller photograph of a mixte frame in gold and a gear-ratio table.]

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GRAND TOURING

A real touring bicycle for the avid rider with a desire to obtain the ride and handling found only in top quality bicycles.

Frame: Double butted Vitus 172 (3 tubes), brazed on cable guides, oval lower stays, Huret rear tips with adjusters. Bocama Professional cut out, Motobecane forks, delta-shaped forged crown, chrome plated tips. Available in 21, 23 and 25″ men’s frames and 21″ and 19½” mixte frame. Champagne Gold or Gun Metal Grey.
Crankset: Takagi “Tourney” SP 40×52 interchangeable alloy guard
Pedals: Atom 440 Alloy racing type with reflectors
Derailleur: Sun Tour “SL” VGT down tube power shifters
Brakes: Weinmann “Vainqueur” 999 center pull, quick release and extension levers
Wheels: hubs: Normandy Alloy large flange quick release
rims: Weinmann 124 A with spoke protectors
tires: 27×1-1/8″ Motobecane-Hutchison 90 lbs High pressure gum wall

Gear Ratios:
Front | Rear 14 | 17 | 22 | 27 | 32
40 | 77 | 63 | 49 | 40 | 33
52 | 100 | 82 | 63 | 52 | 43

Please see specifications for more details.

[The Grand Touring bicycle in a studio photograph on a light ground, with its description on a dark panel below, a smaller photograph of a mixte frame in gold and a gear-ratio table.]

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GRAND JUBILE

Highest quality in every detail, this bicycle is designed for the demanding rider whose requirements stop just short of a racing model.

Frame: Double butted Vitus 172 (3 tubes), brazed on cable guides, oval lower stays and racing rear tips with wheel positioners. Bocama Professional cut out lugs, Motobecane forks, delta shaped forged crown, chrome plated Huret tips. Available in 21, 23 and 25″ men’s frames and 19½” mixte frame. Black or Gun Metal Grey.
Crankset: “SR” SAX 5RG2, 40×52 one piece interchangeable, CGIII Alloy chain guard.
Pedals: KKT Alloy with reflectors and mini toe clips
Derailleur: Sun Tour Cyclone GT, down tube shifters
Brakes: Weinmann “Vainqueur” 999 center pull, quick release
Wheels: hubs: Normandy Alloy large flange, quick release
rims: Rigida 13/20 Alloy
tires: 27×1¼ Michelin “Elan” High pressure

Gear Ratios:
Front | Rear 14 | 17 | 22 | 27 | 32
40 | 77 | 63 | 49 | 40 | 33
52 | 100 | 82 | 63 | 52 | 43

[The Grand Jubile bicycle in a studio photograph on a gray ground, with its description beside a smaller photograph of a mixte frame and a gear-ratio table at the foot of the page.]

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SPRINTOUR

MOTOBECANE added to its line, a surprisingly low-priced racing bicycle. A new down tube decal and quality name plate are fitted on this model.

Frame: Fully lugged 2040 high resiliency tubing, brazed-on cable guides, oval lower stays and racing rear tips. Bocama lugs, Motobecane fork with sloping profile chrome-plated crown, Columbus style blades. Available in 19½, 21, 23 and 25″ men’s frames. Orange Glow or Gun Metal Grey.
Crankset: Takagi “Tourney” SP 40×52 cotterless alloy interchangeable
Handlebars: Motobecane Alloy racing type, soft stitched sleeves.
Derailleur: Shimano 600
Brakes: Weinmann 500 side pull, drilled levers
Wheels: hubs: low flange “Atom” alloy, front and rear quick releases
rims: Weinmann 256 alloy with spoke protectors

Gear Ratios:
Front | Rear 14 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 28
40 | 77 | 63 | 54 | 45 | 38
52 | 100 | 82 | 70 | 58 | 50

[The Sprintour bicycle in an orange finish photographed in a studio, with its description, a gear-ratio table and three small detail photographs of a fork and brake, a saddle and a rear derailleur.]

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GRAND RECORD

This model is an uncompromising, high performance bicycle that has one purpose: racing. The new WEINMANN 605 brakes offer the advantages of a right-hand side pull operation for the front brake and left-hand side pull operation for the rear brake. The model is equipped with brazed-on bottle cage bosses. Steering smoothness is improved with a black MOTOBECANE-graved lock nut.

Frame: Double butted VITUS 172(3 tubes), brazed-on cable guides, racing rear stays with spoon ends, Huret tips with adjusters. Bocama professional cut out lugs. Vitus 172 forks, racing style, Huret chrome-plated tips. Available in 21, 23, 24 and 25″ men’s frames. Silver.
Crankset: “SR” SAX 5RG2 40×52 one piece interchangeable.
Handlebars: Philippe professional, soft stitched sleeves
Derailleur: Sun Tour Cyclone GT
Brakes: Weinmann 605 side pull with gum hoods
Wheels: hubs: Maillard 700 low flange, quick release
rims: Rigida 13/20
tires: 27×1¼ Michelin “Elan” high pressure
Gear Ratios:
Front | rear 14 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 26
40 | 77 | 63 | 54 | 47 | 41
52 | 100 | 82 | 70 | 61 | 54

[The Grand Record bicycle in a silver finish photographed in a studio, with its description on a dark panel below, a gear-ratio table and three small detail photographs of a seat tube junction, a stem and headset, and a brake caliper.]

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| TOURING LINE NOMADE | TOURING LINE MIRAGE | TOURING LINE SUPER MIRAGE | TOURING LINE GRAND TOURING
WEIGHT Approx. | 29¼ lbs. | 28¾ lbs. | 27½ lbs. | 26 lbs.
FRAME SIZE | Men’s: 19½”, 21″, 23″, and 25″ Ladies: 19½” mixte | Men’s: 19½”, 21″, 23″ and 25″ Ladies: 19½” with touring bar 21″ with randonneur bend | Men’s: 19½”, 21″, 23″, and 25″ Ladies: 19½” mixte | Men’s: 21″, 23″ and 25″ Ladies: 19½” and 21″ mixte
FRAME | Fully lugged 2040 high resiliency tubing, brazed-on cable guides, racing rear tips | Fully lugged 2040 high resiliency tubing, brazed-on cable guides, racing rear tips | Fully lugged 2040 high resiliency tubing, brazed-on cable guides, racing rear tips | Double butted VITUS 172 (3 tubes), brazed-on cable guides, oval lower stays. Huret rear tips with adjusters
LUGS | BOCAMA | BOCAMA | BOCAMA | BOCAMA Professional cut out
FORK | MOTOBECANE | MOTOBECANE Chrome-plated tips | MOTOBECANE Delta-shaped forged crown Chrome-plated tips | MOTOBECANE Delta-shaped forged crown Chrome-plated tips
HEADSET | MOTOBECANE | MOTOBECANE | MOTOBECANE | MOTOBECANE
HANDLEBARS | MOTOBECANE Randonneur bend. | MOTOBECANE Randonneur bend, soft stitched sleeves | MOTOBECANE Alloy Randonneur bend, soft stitched sleeves | MOTOBECANE Alloy Randonneur bend, soft stitched sleeves
STEM | “SR” Alloy with recessed bolt | “SR” Alloy with recessed bolt | “SR” Alloy with recessed bolt | “SR” Alloy with recessed bolt
BRAKES | MOTOBECANE center pull with extension levers | WEINMANN ‘Vainqueur’ 999 center pull, quick release and extension levers | WEINMANN ‘Vainqueur’ 999 center pull, quick release and extension levers | WEINMANN ‘Vainqueur’ 999 center pull, quick release and extension levers
DERAILLEUR | HURET ‘Eco’ | SUN TOUR ‘Compe V’ VGT Stem power shifters | SUN TOUR ‘Compe V’ VGT Stem power shifters | SUN TOUR ‘SL’ VGT Down tube power shifters
CLUSTER | MAILLARD or MAEDA 14×28, Black | MAILLARD or MAEDA 14×32, Black | MAILLARD or MAEDA 14×32, Black | MAILLARD or MAEDA 14×32, Gold
CHAIN | SEDIS or IZUMI Black | SEDIS or IZUMI Black | SEDIS or IZUMI Black | SEDIS or IZUMI Black
CRANKSET | “SR” SI 5SD2 40×52 cotterless CGIII alloy guard | “SR” AX 5SD2 40×52 cotterless alloy CGIII alloy guard | “SR” AX 5SD2 40×52 cotterless alloy CGIII alloy guard | TAKAGI “Tourney” SP 40×52 interchangeable alloy guard
PEDALS | UNION chrome-plated with reflectors | LYOTARD 36R chrome-plated with reflectors | ATOM 440 Alloy with reflectors | ATOM 440 alloy racing type with reflectors
WHEELS | 27×1¼” RIGIDA rims with spoke protector | 27×1¼” RIGIDA rims with spoke protector | WEINMANN 256 alloy with spoke protector | WEINMANN 124 A with spoke protector
TIRES | MOTOBECANE-HUTCHINSON 90 lbs. high pressure gum wall | MOTOBECANE-HUTCHINSON 90 lbs. high pressure gum wall | 27×1-1/8″ MOTOBECANE-HUTCHINSON 90 lbs. high pressure gum wall | 27×1-1/8″ MOTOBECANE-HUTCHINSON 90 lbs. high pressure gum wall
HUBS | Front: NORMANDY alloy Rear: ATOM Alloy, large flange | NORMANDY Alloy, large flange front quick release | NORMANDY Alloy, large flange quick release | NORMANDY Alloy, large flange quick release
SADDLE | Racing padded, Black | RECORD ‘E’ Touring, padded | RECORD ‘E’ Touring, padded Alloy seat post | GP Racing Type Deluxe suede top SRP3 alloy seat post
STANDARD EQUIPMENT (no charge) | CPSC approved reflectors | CPSC approved reflectors | CPSC approved reflectors chain rest nipple | CPSC approved reflectors chain rest nipple
COLOR | Silver, Brilliant Blue, Silver Lilac. | Brilliant Blue, Deep Brown, Silver. | Black, Brilliant Blue, Champagne Gold. | Champagne Gold, Gun Metal Grey.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

[A specification page for the Nomade, Mirage, Super Mirage and Grand Touring bicycles under the heading “TOURING LINE”, a table of 19 feature rows with four model columns on white, set in a dark blue page with the note at the foot. The table runs to the right edge of the scan with no closing border, so the Grand Touring column may continue beyond the image; a small blue mark and a gray mark show at the left edge.]

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| TOURING LINE | RACING LINE | RACING LINE | RACING LINE | RACING LINE
| GRAND JUBILE | SPRINTOUR | GRAND RECORD | LE CHAMPION | TEAM CHAMPION
WEIGHT Approx. | 24 lbs. | 26 lbs. | 24 lbs. | 22½ lbs. | 21 lbs.
FRAME SIZE | Men’s: 21″, 23″ and 25″ Ladies: 19½” mixte | Men’s: 19½[?]”, 21″, 23″ and 25″ | Men’s: 21″, 23″, 24″ and 25″ | Men’s: 21″, 22″, 23″, 24″, and 25″ | Men’s: 21″, 22″, 23″, 24″, and 25″
FRAME | Double butted VITUS 172 (3 tubes), brazed-on cable guides, oval lower stays, Huret rear tips with adjusters | Fully lugged 2040 high resiliency tubing, brazed-on cable guides, oval lower stays and racing rear tips with wheel positioners | Double butted VITUS 172 (3 tubes) brazed-on cable guides, racing rear stays with spoon ends, Huret tips with adjusters | Double butted REYNOLDS (9 tubes) brazed-on cable guides, racing rear stays, Huret tips with adjusters | Double butted COLUMBUS (9 tubes) brazed-on cable guides, oval lower stays and racing seat stays with spoon ends, Huret rear tips with adjusters
LUGS | BOCAMA Professional cut out | BOCAMA | BOCAMA Professional cut out | BOCAMA Competition cut out with long tips | BOCAMA Competition cut out with long tips
FORK | MOTOBECANE Delta shaped forged crown chrome-plated Huret tips | MOTOBECANE Sloping profile chrome-plated crown, Columbus style blades with chrome-plated tips | VITUS 172 Racing Style Chrome-plated forged crown Huret chrome-plated tips | Racing style chrome-plated forged crown Huret chrome-plated tips | Racing style chrome-plated forged crown Huret chrome-plated tips
HEADSET | MOTOBECANE Professional Black lock nut | MOTOBECANE | MOTOBECANE Professional Black lock nut | MOTOBECANE Professional Black lock nut | CAMPAGNOLO 1039
HANDLEBARS | PIVO Professional soft stitched sleeves | MOTOBECANE Alloy racing type soft stitched sleeves | PHILIPPE Professional soft stitched sleeves | PHILIPPE Professional soft stitched sleeves | CINELLI 66 cotton tape
STEM | PIVO Professional | “SR” Alloy with recessed bolt | PHILIPPE Professional | PHILIPPE Professional | CINELLI 66 ‘Record I’
BRAKES | WEINMANN ‘Vainqueur’ 999 center pull, quick release | WEINMANN 500 side pull, drilled levers | WEINMANN 605 side pull with gum hoods | WEINMANN ‘Carrera’ side pull with gum hoods | CAMPAGNOLO 4061 super record with gum hood
DERAILLEUR | SUN TOUR Cyclone GT down tube shifters | SHIMANO 600 down tube shifters | SUN TOUR Cyclone GT | CAMPAGNOLO 1020 Nuovo Record | CAMPAGNOLO 1020 Nuovo Record
CLUSTER | MAILLARD or MAEDA 14×32, Black | UNIGLIDE 14×28, Black | MAILLARD or MAEDA 14×26 Black | MAILLARD Atom 700 14×24, Black | MAILLARD Atom Racing Alloy, 14×21
CHAIN | UNIGLIDE Gold | UNIGLIDE Gold | UNIGLIDE Gold | UNIGLIDE Gold | SEDIS ‘Sedicolor’ Gold and Black
CRANKSET | ‘SR’ SAX 5RG2, 40×52 one-piece interchangeable CGIII alloy chain guard | TAKAGI “Tourney” SP 40×52 cotterless alloy interchangeable | ‘SR’ SAX 5RG2 40×52 one-piece interchangeable | STRONGLIGHT 105B 42×53 interchangeable | CAMPAGNOLO 4030 42×53
PEDALS | KKT Alloy with reflectors, mini toe clips | LYOTARD 45A chrome-plated with reflectors | KKT Alloy with reflectors, mini toe clips | OLYMPIC Racing 64 Alloy with reflectors and toe clips | CAMPAGNOLO 1037A with reflectors Christophe toe clips and straps
WHEELS | RIGIDA 13/20 Alloy | WEINMANN 256 Alloy with spoke protector | RIGIDA 13/20 Alloy | RIDIGA 13/20 Alloy | PELLET ‘Arc-En-Ciel’ Alloy, chrome-plated spokes
TIRES | 27×1¼” MICHELIN ‘Elan’ high pressure | 27×1¼” MOTOBECANE-HUTCHINSON 90 lbs. high pressure | 27×1¼” MICHELIN ‘Elan’ high pressure | 27×1¼” MICHELIN ‘Elan’ high pressure | CLEMENT ‘Paris Roubaix’ tubular, puncture free
HUBS | NORMANDY Alloy large flange, quick release | Low flange ‘ATOM’ alloy front and rear quick release | MAILLARD 700 low flange, quick release | MAILLARD 700 low flange, quick release | CAMPAGNOLO 1034 Record
SADDLE | GP Racing Type deluxe suede top SRP3 alloy seat post | Racing padded alloy seat post | TRON AND BERTHET ‘Leader ‘II’ pigskin top, alloy seat post | ITALIA ‘Critenum’ skin leather top CAMPAGNOLO alloy seat post | ITALIA ‘Super Legena’ skin leather top CAMPAGNOLO alloy seat post
STANDARD EQUIPMENT (no charge) | CPSC approved reflectors chain rest nipple | CPSC aproved reflectors chain rest nipple | CPSC approved reflectors chain rest nipple brazed-on bottle cage bosses | CPSC approved reflectors chain rest nipple brazed-on bottle cage bosses ZEFAL ‘Z’ pump (frame fit) N.B.: Available as frame set | CPSC approved reflectors chain rest nipple brazed-on cage bosses ZEFAL ‘Z’ pump (frame fit) N.B.: Available as frame set
COLOR | Black, Gun Metal Grey. | Orange Glow, Gun Metal Grey. | Silver | Silver Lilac. | Brilliant Blue.

[A specification table for the Grand Jubile (Touring Line) and the Sprintour, Grand Record, Le Champion and Team Champion (Racing Line), with rows from weight and frame size to standard equipment and color; the leftmost header cell is empty and there is no printed folio.]

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LE CHAMPION

A superb racing machine with that extra touch of class for the one who wants to be out in front.

Frame: Double butted REYNOLDS (9 tubes), brazed-on cable guides, racing rear stays, Huret tips with adjusters. Bocama competition cut out with long tips lugs. Racing style chrome-plated fork. Available in 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25″. Silver Lilac.
Crankset: STRONGLIGHT 105 B, 42×53 interchangeable
Pedals: OLYMPIC racing 64 alloy with toe clips
Derailleur: CAMPAGNOLO 1020 Nuovo Record
Brakes: Weinmann “Carrera” side pull with gum hood.
Cluster: Maillard “Atom 700″
Gear Ratios:
Front | Rear 14 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 24
42 | 81 | 71 | 63 | 54 | 45
53 | 102 | 89 | 79 | 68 | 58

TEAM CHAMPION

New features improve this strictly racing machine: derailleur cable tunnels are brazed-on the bottom bracket shell, the lugs like the LE CHAMPION are lightened by means of triangular perforations.

Frame: Double butted COLUMBUS (9 tubes), oval lower stays and racing seat stays with spoon ends, Huret rear tips with adjusters. Bocama competition cut out lugs with long tips. Racing style chrome-plated fork. Available in 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25”. Brilliant blue.
Crankset: Campagnolo 4030 42×53
Derailleur: Campagnolo 1020 Nuovo Record
Brakes: Campagnolo 4061 “Super Record” drilled levers with gum hood.
Handlebars: Cinelli 66 racing type, “Record I” stem with recessed bolt.
Gear Ratios:
Front | Rear 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 21
42 | 81 | 75 | 71 | 63 | 54
53 | 102 | 95 | 89 | 79 | 68

[Le Champion in a silver lilac finish and Team Champion in blue photographed together in a studio, with their descriptions and gear-ratio tables on a dark panel below and three small detail photographs of frame lugs and a bottom bracket shell.]

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[A close-up photograph of a silver bicycle frame with rear wheel, chain, chainrings, crank and pedal with toe clip against a dark ground with red light streaks; the page carries no printed lettering.]