Motobécane 1983 Catalog — Team Champion, Le Champion, Grand Record, Prolight, Grand Touring, Grand Jubilee, Interclub, Super Mirage, Mirage, Jubilee Sport, Mirage Sport and Nomade

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Experience the difference in 1983
Volume 2
MOTOBECANE

[A road bicycle photographed against a night sky on a moon-like rocky landscape, with the title “Experience the difference in 1983”. The Motobecane M crest and name sit in a framed panel at the lower right and the words “Volume 2” at the lower left; a faint dark scribble along the top edge may be a later pen mark.]

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The Motobecane difference.

Whether riding Motobecane colors to a World Championship, or enjoying a weekend ride — the moment you go up your first hill, negotiate your first corner, or cycle onto the open road — you’ll realize this thoroughbred is a cut above the rest . . . smooth, quiet and responsive.

Motobecane’s unique ride and elegant styling have been developed through engineering excellence and uncompromising attention to the smallest details.

More than 50 years of experience and quality French craftsmanship go into every Motobecane bicycle. State-of-the-art design and precision engineering is backed by the most stringent quality control in the industry. This guarantees you years of trouble-free, enjoyable cycling.

Experience it all. The tradition. The pride. The heritage.

There is a Motobecane difference.

Michael S[illegible]
L.A.—New [illegible]ork
Seattle-San Diego[?]
Title holder

Alain Sondue[?]
1981 World Champion
Professional Pursuit

1,000 Authorized
MotoBecane Dealers

Dedicated, highly skilled craftsmen

Extensive research and testing

Over 50 years of manufacturing expertise

©1983 Motobecane (SMC) Printed in the United States of America

[Page headed “The Motobecane difference.” with a text column and a montage of captioned photographs: two racing cyclists, a dealer sign reading MOTOBECANE, a technician with a frame tube, a craftsman brazing a part and a factory floor. The heading is washed out by the photocopy and parts of two captions are hidden by the dark photographs.]

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Robert ALBAN
Pro team LA REDOUTE-MOTOBECANE
Wins on Team Champion

TEAM CHAMPION

The ultimate — the bike of world class champions. This is the bike that Robert Alban, third in the ’81 Tour de France and Alain Bondue, ’81 World Pursuit Champion rode to victory in the most grueling cycling races in Europe. Every Team Champion is identical in componentry and design and comes from the very same workshop and craftsmen as the bicycles created for the Motobecane/La Redoute professional racing team. At 19.4 lbs., available in Night Blue.

LE CHAMPION

Fully CAMPAGNOLO equipped down to its SUPER RECORD crankset, LE CHAMPION performs as beautifully as it looks. ALL COLOMBUS SL tubing is geometrically designed for corner maneuverability and exceptional performance in intense sprints. A finely-tuned machine, LE CHAMPION is the choice of serious competitors who value the [cut off]

[The Team Champion and Le Champion bicycles in studio photographs, with a photograph of a racing cyclist captioned “Robert ALBAN” on a light blue panel and the two model descriptions. The Le Champion text is cut off at the bottom edge of the page, and a small notch at the left edge is white.]

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Born of Competition —
MOTOBECANE’S RACING SERIES—
For World Championship Performance

Serious racers know the advantage of French expertise in cycling. They also know that Motobecane is unrivalled in technology, design innovation and world class racing experience.

Uncompromising in componentry and design, we know what works for champion racers in all-out competition and it shows. Ask Alain Bondue, ’81 World Pursuit Champion or Robert Alban, first place in the mountainous Thonon-Les-Bains stage of the ’81 Tour de France in the French Alps.

There’s no better-proven racing cycles available in the U.S. If you’re serious about winning, you owe it to yourself to have the Motobecane advantage.

We know what it takes to win
and every Motobecane bicycle has it.

GRAND RECORD

At only 22.9 lbs., a true performance bicycle with the competitive spirit. All French from its VITUS 172 double-butted frame down to MICHELIN BIB TS 20 tires, the GRAND RECORD sports outstanding componentry like the MOTOBECANE SIMPLEX 6000 derailleur, NERVAR 2020 forged crankset and MAILLARD HELICOMATIC hub. The superior Helicomatic system allows fast and easy removal of the freewheel leaving quick release unit intact and properly adjusted. Available in Brilliant Black.

PROLIGHT

This innovative featherweight combines state-of-the-art technology and beauty at the weight of only 19.8 lbs. Featuring an anodized light alloy frame and fork of DURALINOX VITUS 979 the PROLIGHT’s high strength and “well-damped” frame layout afford arrow straight tracking and a stable, comfortable ride over bumps. The PROLIGHT was endurance proven by Michael Shermer during the first Great American Bicycle Race — L.A. to New York: 10 days, 14 hours and 15 min. Available in anodized Blue 979.

[The Grand Record and Prolight bicycles in studio photographs, with their descriptions and a light blue panel headed “Born of Competition — MOTOBECANE’S RACING SERIES—”. White notches at the right edge of the panel and photograph are blank paper.]

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GRAND TOURING

Serious bicycle travelers demand the kind of durability, dependability and sturdy workmanship invested in this touring machine. The lightweight frame of VITUS 888 tubing is constructed with state-of-the-art technology to insure lasting strength and steady tracking. Extended oval chainstays allow the addition of rear fenders for increased comfort in wet-weather riding. The DUOPAR derailleur has wide range 18-speed gearing to tame any terrain. Componentry like the STRONGLIGHT [hidden] forged crankset and MAILLARD [hidden]A 500 pedals put this model on a [hidden]w plateau. Available in Gun Met[hidden] Grey and New Blue.

[The Grand Touring bicycle in a large studio photograph on a dark ground, with three small detail photographs above it (a rear derailleur and freewheel, a crankset and a second bicycle) and the model description at the upper left. A blank white notch at the left edge covers the start of the last four lines of the description; it is paper, not a later mark.]

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GRAND JUBILEE

A top of the line touring bike that guarantees miles of smooth cycling. The strong, resilient frame of VITUS 172 double-butted tubing sports a longer wheelbase and extended fork rake to provide for superior handling. The Anatomique suede top seat cushions the road for comfort over the long haul. MOTOBECANE SIMPLEX 610 GT/SP derailleur, NERVAR 1020 forged crankset and MAFAC Competition center-pull brakes with wheel guides are just some of the high performance componentry. So pile on the panniers and pedal with pleasure — GRAND JUBILEE is the best route for long distance touring. Available in Night Blue, Black and Brilliant Blue.

[The Grand Jubilee bicycle in a large studio photograph on a dark ground, with two small detail photographs at the upper left (a second bicycle and a crankset with pedal) and the model description at the upper right. A white notch at the right edge is blank paper.]

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INTERCLUB

A tandem beauty for sociable riders, the INTERCLUB 818 offers an unbeatable combination of restrained price and quality workmanship. Selected components include SUN TOUR VXGT derailleur, Anatomique seats, HUTCHINSON tires and WEINMANN concave alloy rims. Special dual rear wheel braking system sports WEINMANN 610 caliber and ATOM drum brake. Available in New Blue.

[The Interclub tandem bicycle in a large photograph on a dark ground, with two small detail photographs at the upper right (a crankset and pedal, and the handlebars and front fork) and the model description at the upper left.]

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SUPER MIRAGE

An attractive versatile 12-speed that’s ideal for the Sunday spin as well as the occasional long tour. We’ve selected among the world’s best for the componentry including WEINMANN VAINQUEUR brakes, SUN TOUR VXGT derailleur, WEINMANN A256 rims, SR stem and seat post. For a stable, responsive ride, the SUPER MIRAGE outperforms any bike in its class. Available in Brilliant Blue and Inferno Red.

[The Super Mirage bicycle in a large photograph on a dark ground, with two small detail photographs at the upper left (a second bicycle and a rear derailleur) and the model description at the upper right. The photocopy shows a ragged white edge along the top of the page.]

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MIRAGE

If you are a recreational rider or commuter, you want quality and reliability without buying more machine than you need. That’s the MIRAGE. It’s fun. It’s sturdy. You will be impressed with it’s riding quality. Many significant improvements have been added to this year’s model including alloy rims, MICHELIN tires, WEINMANN 731 alloy side-pull brakes. Available in Oyster Shell, New Blue, Champagne Gold, Black.

[The Mirage bicycle in a studio photograph on a black ground, with its description and two framed detail photographs of the seat binder and the chainwheel and crank.]

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JUBILEE SPORT

In the tradition of respected names — the JUBILEE legacy continues . . .
The latest in a proud lineage — the JUBILEE SPORT —
for recreation, touring or sport.

Its heritage is the frame —
■ Now made lighter with COLUMBUS tubing, more durable through Motobecane’s exclusive process of internal and external fusion called INEXTERNAL™ BRAZING.
■ Seat stays are double-tapered for a stiffer rear frame triangle.
— the result is a strong and very rigid frame for a solid and responsive ride.

Its heritage is careful attention to detail —
■ Vertical rear dropouts that allow rapid removal and/or installation of rear wheel.
■ Brazed-on down tube shifter and bottle cage fixture bosses.
■ Clean aerodynamically sculptured appearance bred for the open road.

Its heritage is alloy equipment — that looks sharp, performs beautifully and keeps weight to a mere 23.5 lbs.
■ MAILLARD HELICOMATIC cassette style, alloy front/rear hubs with quick release.
■ MAILLARD CX500 alloy pedals.
■ MAVIC alloy rims.
■ ATAX alloy stem with recessed allen bolt.
■ WEINMANN 506 side-pull brakes with quick release and recessed allen head pivot bolt.
■ SUN TOUR BLUE LINE derailleur system front and rear.
■ NERVAR forged alloy cotterless crankset.

Its heritage is attractive styling — like the rear brake cable aerodynamically routed through the top tube. Sleek and trim, the JUBILEE SPORT is available in exciting new colors like two tone Brilliant Blue/Metallic Blue, and Pale Yellow/Blue.

[The rear half of the Jubilee Sport bicycle in a studio photograph on white, with its heritage text in four lists of bulleted points.]

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DISTINCTIVE IN DESIGN AND RESPONSIVE IN PERFORMANCE!

■ INEXTERNAL™ BRAZING:
Unlike the conventional method that only brazes frame tubes externally, Motobecane’s exclusive INEXTERNAL™ BRAZING manufacturing process brazes frame tubes internally and externally. The result is a more rigid and stronger frame.
CONVENTIONAL
INEXTERNAL

■ MAXIMUM STRENGTH REAR TRIANGLE:
Assuring a rear triangle and overall frame design with optimum weight/rigidity ratio, Motobecane double tapers its seat stays — and aerodynamically positions them behind the seat tube. The result is a stiffer rear frame triangle and tubing thickness where it counts — at the rear brake bridge mounts.

■ FORGED VERTICAL REAR DROPOUTS:
Motobecane’s vertical rear dropouts lets you remove or install a rear wheel without a wheel alignment adjustment.

THE VERSATILE JUBILEE SPORT IS AN UNBEATABLE VALUE!

[The front half of the Jubilee Sport bicycle in a studio photograph on white, with three boxed panels on INEXTERNAL brazing, the rear triangle and forged vertical rear dropouts, each with a line drawing.]

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MIRAGE SPORT

Top-notch components and quality French craftsmanship make this an excellent choice for reliable, affordable cycling. Motobecane’s Mirage Sport state-of-the-art lug-less INEXTERNAL™ BRAZED frame will hold your attention with its clean sculptured look. Sophisticated French equipment includes: HURET RIVAL derailleur system MAILLARD quick release alloy hubs and NERVAR alloy cotterless crankset. Available in Gun Metal Grey/Anthracite, Burgundy/Dark Burgundy, Pearl White/Blue.

[The Mirage Sport bicycle in a studio photograph on white, with its description and three framed photographs: a light-colored bicycle with a sloping top tube, the saddle and seat cluster, and the handlebar and stem.]

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NOMADE

A quality lightweight that’s attractive in price as well as in styling and perhaps the most exceptional bicycle value in its pricing range. Nomade is made to Motobecane’s exacting specifications to ensure a clean, rewarding ride. Nomade’s INEXTERNAL™ BRAZED frame and popular components like HURET ECO derailleur, WEINMANN alloy brakes with quick release levers, MAILLARD alloy hubs with quick release front wheel and anatomic style saddle for comfort are a few reasons Nomade sets the standard for value and performance. Available in New Red/Burgundy, Brilliant Black/Red, Blue/Dark Blue.

ALSO AVAILABLE IN LADIES MODEL

[The Nomade bicycle in a studio photograph on white, with its description and two framed detail photographs of the chainwheel and crank and of the front hub and spokes.]

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1983 MOTOBECANE SPECIFICATION SUMMARY

| COSMETICS | FRAME | FRAME SIZES/COLOR | FORK | HEADSET | HANDLEBAR | STEM
TEAM CHAMPION 12 speed | Team graphics | COLUMBUS SL Double butted tubing, 4 extra light BOCAMA lugs, CINELLI incast bottom bracket shell, SIMPLEX short forged tips, chain and seat stays fully chromed | Men’s: 21″, 22″, 23″, 24″, 25″ Night Blue | ARCOR in-cast crown, COLUMBUS SL steering tube and blades 28 x 19, SIMPLEX forged tips, wood insert, fork fully chromed | STRONGLIGHT D8 | CINELLI GIRO D’ITALIA, MOTOBECANE white cushioned tape w/lever hoods | CINELLI RECORD NO. 1
LE CHAMPION 12 speed | team trim, gold lettering | COLUMBUS SL Double butted tubing, double tapered seat stays, CAMPAGNOLO short tips, brazed-on bottle cage bosses | Men’s: 21″, 22″, 23″, 24″, 25″ Gun Metal Grey | Italian style forged crown, COLUMBUS SL steering tube and blades 28 x 19, CAMPAGOLO chromed tips | CAMPAGNOLO RECORD | PHILIPPE PROFESSIONAL Anodized, leather tape, CAMPAGNOLO lever hoods | PHILIPPE PROFESSIONAL
GRAND RECORD 12 speed | team trim, gold lettering | VITUS 172 Double butted tubing, double tapered seat stays, Huret forged tips, brazed-on bottle cage bosses | Men’s: 21″, 23″, 24″, 25″ Brilliant Black | Italian style forged crown, VITUS 172 blades 28 x 19, Huret forged tips, fork fully chromed | STRONGLIGHT V4 | BELLERI 2016, anodized, MOTOBECANE soft sleeves w/lever hoods | BELLERI PROFESSIONAL
PROLIGHT 14 speed | Special BADOR | DURALINOX VITUS 979 anodized, with cast alloy lugs | Men’s: 21″, 22″, 23″, 24″ Blue 979 | DURALINOX VITUS 979, anodized | OFMEGA CX | BELLERI 2016, anodized, MOTOBECANE soft sleeves w/lever hoods. | BELLERI PROFESSIONAL
GRAND TOURING 18 speed | hand pinstriped front lugs, fork crown, fork blades, seat tube rings, seat tube lugs, contrasted head tube, traditional head tube nameplate | VITUS 888 Tubing, fully lugged, seat stays Ø 16, oval chain stays, brazed-on bottle cage bosses, chain rest, Huret forged tips | Men’s: 19½ [?]”, 21″, 23″, 25″ Ladies: 19½ [?]”, Mixte, Y-shape Gun Metal Grey, New Blue | forged delta crown, VITUS 888 blades 29 x 16, Italian style, chrome plating, semi forged tips | classical type, chrome-plated | MOTOBECANE alloy randonneur bend, MOTOBECANE soft sleeves w/lever hoods | SR alloy stem, recessed allen bolt
GRAND JUBILEE 12 speed | hand pinstriped, front lugs, fork crown, fork blades, rear seat stays, rear chain stays, contrasted head tube, traditional head tube nameplate | VITUS 172 Double butted tubing, seat stays Ø 16, brazed-on bottle cage bosses, Huret forged tips, chainrest | Men’s: 19½ [?]”, 21″, 23″, 25″ Ladies: 19½ [?]”, Mixte, Y-shape Night Blue, Black, Brilliant Blue | contoured forged delta crown, VITUS 172 blades 29 x 16, forged tips, Italian style chrome plating | MOTOBECANE black | MOTOBECANE alloy randonneur bend, MOTOBECANE soft sleeves w/lever hoods | SR CUSTOM stem, recessed allen bolt
INTERCLUB 10 speed | Motobecane trim | 2040 Tandem gauge tubing | Men’s: Front 22″, Rear 20½ [?]” New Blue | MOTOBECANE tandem gauge | Bardon Tandem | alloy bars front and rear | SR alloy front, ATAX alloy rear
SUPER MIRAGE 12 speed | hand pinstriped front lugs, fork crown, fork blades, seat tube rings, contrasted head tube, traditional head tube nameplate | 2040 tubing, fully lugged, seat stays Ø 16, curved tops, MB tips with wheel positioners, chain rest | Men’s: 19½”, 21″, 23″, 25″, Ladies: 19½”, 21″, Mixte, Y-shape Brilliant Blue, Inferno Red, Black | forged delta crown, 29 x 16 blades, Italian style, chrome plating, semi forged tips | classical type, chrome-plated | MOTOBECANE alloy randonneur bend, MOTOBECANE soft sleeves w/lever hoods | SR alloy stem, recessed allen bolt
MIRAGE 12 speed | MOTOBECANE trim | 2040 tubing, flat top seat stays Ø 12 [?], MOTOBECANE tips w/wheel positioners and brazed-on cable guides | Men’s: 19½ [?]”, 21″, 23″, 25″ Oyster Shell, New Blue, Champagne Gold, Black | PRECIMA crown, 28 x 19 oval blades, semi-forged tips | Classical type, chrome-plated | Chromed MOTOBECANE randonneur bend, MOTOBECANE soft sleeves with lever hoods | SR alloy stem with recessed bolt
JUBILEE SPORT 12 speed | Two-tone frame; color co-ordinated saddle, MOTOBECANE handlebar sleeve, brake cables; traditional head tube nameplate | COLUMBUS tubing, lugless, INEXTERNAL BRAZING, vertical forged rear tips, brazed-on fittings throughout | Men’s: 21″, 23″, 25″ Pale Yellow/Blue, Brilliant Blue/Metallic Blue | Sloping crown, fully chromed fork, forged tips | MOTOBECANE Black | MOTOBECANE alloy randonneur bend, MOTOBECANE soft sleeves w/lever hoods | ATAX alloy stem, recessed allen bolt
MIRAGE SPORT 12 speed | Two-tone frame; color co-ordinated saddle, MOTOBECANE handlebar sleeve and brake cables; traditional head tube nameplate | 2040 tubing, lugless, INEXTERNAL BRAZING, vertical forged rear tips, brazed-on bottle cage bosses | Men’s: 19½”, 21″, 23″, 25″ Ladies: 19½”, 21″ Gun Metal Grey/Anthracite, Burgundy/Dark Burgundy, Pearl White/Blue | Sloping crown, fully chromed fork, forged tips | Classical type, chrome-plated | MOTOBECANE alloy randonneur bend, MOTOBECANE soft sleeves w/lever hoods | SR alloy stem, recessed allen bolt
NOMADE 10 speed | Two-tone frame; color co-ordinated saddle, MOTOBECANE handlebar sleeve and brake cables; traditional head tube nameplate | 2040 tubing, lugless, INEXTERNAL BRAZING | Men’s: 21″, 23″, 25″ Ladies: 19½”, Mixte New Red/Burgandy, Brilliant Black/Red, Blue/Dark Blue | Drop shoulder crown, semi-forged tips | Classical type, chrome-plated | MOTOBECANE chromed drop type, MOTOBECANE soft sleeves w/lever hoods | BELLERI ALLOY, recessed allen bolt

[The 1983 MOTOBECANE SPECIFICATION SUMMARY table for 12 models from Team Champion to Nomade, with columns for cosmetics, frame, frame sizes and color, fork, headset, handlebar and stem. The halftone print has dark gray bands behind several rows, and a later hand-drawn pen oval circles the first frame size in the Le Champion row.]

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| BRAKES | DERAILLEUR | CLUSTER/CHAIN | CRANKSET | PEDALS | RIMS/TIRES | HUBS | SADDLE/EQUIPMENT | WEIGHT
TEAM CHAMPION 12 speed | WEINMANN SUPER CARRERA 400 side pull, racing drilled levers, recessed nut front & rear | MOTOBECANE SIMPLEX 6600 [?] (front & rear), downtube brazed-on shifters | MAILLARD 700 Course racing, 6 cogs, 13/14/15/16/17/18 — Sedisport | STRONGLIGHT 107 SP, 42 x 52 chainwheel, forged alloy | MAILLARD 700, CHRISTOPHE toe clips and straps | MAVIC “SSC” black anodized heat treated rims, stainless steel ACI spokes, chromed nipples, Clement Criterium 12 BIS tubulars | MAILLARD 700 professional w/quick release, front & rear | TURBO white skin top, SIMPLEX alloy seat post, allen binder bolt, TA alloy bottle cage, MOTOBECANE bottle | 19.4 lbs.
LE CHAMPION 12 speed | CAPAGNOLO RECORD, racing drilled levers, recessed nut, front & rear | CAMPAGNOLO RECORD 1020 (front & rear), downtube brazed-on shifters | ATOM 77, 6 cogs, 13/14/16/18/20/22 — Sedisport | CAMPAGNOLO SUPER RECORD, 42 x 53 chainwheel, forged alloy | CAMPAGNOLO RECORD w/reflectors, CHRISTOPHE toe clips, straps | MAVIC MODULE E, 700C rims, MICHELIN BIB TS20 tires | CAMPAGNOLO RECORD w/quick release, front & rear | RS racing, suede top, CTP5 alloy seat post, allen binder bolt, ZEFAL Z frame fit pump. | 21.6 lbs.
GRAND RECORD 12 speed | WEINMANN 405 side pull w/wheel guide, racing drilled levers, w/recessed nut, front & rear | MOTOBECANE SIMPLEX-SX 610 SP (rear), SJA 102 (front), downtube brazed-on shifters | MAILLARD HELICOMATIC 600H, 6 cogs, 13/15/17/19/21/25 — Sedisport | NERVAR 2020, 40 x 52 chainwheel, forged alloy | MAILLARD RA 500 alloy racing type w/reflectors, toe clips and straps | RIGIDA 13/20 alloy rims, HURET spoke protector, MICHELIN BIB TS 20 700C tires | MAILLARD HELICO SPORT w/quick release, front & rear | RS PROFIL, skin top, CTP5 alloy seat post, recessed allen binder bolt | 22.9 lbs.
PROLIGHT 14 speed | WEINMANN 405, side pull, racing drilled levers, recessed nut front & rear | MOTOBECANE SIMPLEX 6000 (front & rear), downtube brazed-on shifters | MAILLARD, 7 cogs, 12/13/14/15/16/17/18 — Sedisport | OFMEGA CX, 42 x 52 chainwheel, forged alloy | OFMEGA CX w/reflectors, CHRISTOPHE toe clips, Lapize straps | MAVIC MODULE E2 700C rims, small spoke protector, Clement Super Gentleman tires | OFMEGA CX w/quick release, front and rear | PRO RS suede top, CTP5 alloy seat post, SIMPLEX binder bolt, ZEFAL Z frame fit pump. | 19.8 lbs.
GRAND TOURING 18 speed | WEINMANN VAINQUEUR, center pull, drilled levers, with quick release, w/recessed front nut, self adjust cable stop | HURET DUOPAR ECO (rear), CHALLENGER S (front), downtube ratchet shifters | MAILLARD, 6 cogs, 14/17/21/24/28/34 — Sedisport | STRONGLIGHT 99 forged alloy cotterless crank, 36 x 47 x 52 alloy chainwheel | MAILLARD RA 500 alloy racing type w/reflectors | WEINMANN A 124 CONCAVE alloy rims, spoke protector, MICHELIN 27 x 1¼ H.P. tires | MAILLARD NORMANDY SPORT, front & rear w/quick release | ANATOMIQUE suede top, CTP5 alloy seat post, allen binder bolt | 26.2[?] lbs.
GRAND JUBILEE 12 speed | MAFAC competition center pull w/wheel guide, racing drilled levers, recessed front nut | MOTOBECANE SIMPLEX-SX 610 GT/SP (front and rear) downtube ratchet shifters | MAILLARD, 6 cogs, 14/17/20/23/27/32 — Sedisport | NERVAR 1020 forged alloy cotterless crank, 40 x 52 alloy chainwheel[?] | SR SP 100 AL w/reflectors, toe clips and straps | RIGIDA 13/20 alloy rims, spoke protector, MICHELIN ELAN 27 x 1 H.P. gumwall tires | MAILLARD NORMANDY w/quick release, front & rear | ANATOMIQUE suede top, CTP5 alloy seat post, allen binder bolt | 25.1 lbs.
INTERCLUB 10 speed | MAFAC cantilever front, WEINMANN 610 and ATOM drum rear | SUN TOUR VXGT (rear), COMPE V (front), shifters brazed on intermediate tubes | SUN TOUR PERFECT, 5 cogs 14/17/22/27/32 | TA CYCLO TOURIST, 30 tooth alloy front chainwheel, 40 x 52 alloy rear chainwheel | ATOM 440 pedals w/reflectors | WEINMANN A 124 concave alloy 27 x 1¼ rims, HUTCHINSON 27 x 1¼[?] H.P. gumwall tires | ATOM 40 holes rear, 36 holes front | ANATOMIQUE, leather like, alloy seat posts, tool kit | 45.5 lbs.
SUPER MIRAGE 12 speed | WEINMANN VAINQUEUR center pull with safety levers and quick release | SUN TOUR VXGT (rear), COMPE V (front), VX (LD 1900) downtube shifters | SUN TOUR PERFECT, 6 cogs, 14/17/20/23/26/32 [?] — Sedisport | SR SN5DX cotterless alloy crank, 40 x 52 chainwheel with built-in alloy chain guard. | LYOTARD racing type w/reflectors | WEINMANN A 256 alloy rims, spoke protector, MICHELIN BIB 25, 27 x 1 tires | MAILLARD NORMANDY w/quick release front, MAILLARD ATOM SPORT w/quick release, rear | ANATOMIQUE, leather like, CTP6 alloy seat post, allen binder bolt, Ladies: LADY ANATOMIQUE | 27.7 lbs.
MIRAGE 12 speed | WEINMANN 731, alloy side pull, w/quick release and recessed front nut | HURET ECO, downtube shifters | SHIMANO 810, 6 cogs, 14/16/19/22/25/28- Sedisport | SN5DX alloy cotterless, 42 x 52 alloy chainwheel with built in alloy chain guard | Chrome-plated racing type, LYOTARD with reflectors | WEINMANN alloy rims, spoke protectors, MICHELIN ELAN 27 x 1 H.P. gumwall | SHIMANO 400 (front) 800 (rear), w/quick release front & rear | MOTOBECANE leather like, touring, chrome-plated seat post, allen binder bolt | 26.8 lbs.
JUBILEE SPORT 12 speed | WEINMANN 506 side pull, racing drilled levers, w/recessed front nut | SUN TOUR BLUE LINE (Front & Rear) | MAILLARD HELICOMATIC 700SH, 6 cogs, 13/14/16/18/20/22- Sedisport | NERVAR 3020 forged alloy cotterless crank, 42 x 52 alloy chainwheel | MAILLARD CX 500 alloy platform type w/reflectors, toe clips and straps | MAVIC alloy 27 x 1¼ rims, MICHELIN ELAN 27 x 1 H.P. gumwall tires | MAILLARD HELICOMATIC, cassette type w/quick release front & rear | PROFIL, suede, aerodynamic alloy seat post, fully reflectorized, helicomatic wrench | 23.5 lbs.
MIRAGE SPORT 12 speed | WEINMANN 501 alloy side pull, w/quick release and recessed front nut | MOTOBECANE HURET RIVAL SYSTEM (front and rear), downtube shifters | MAILLARD, 6 cogs, 14/17/20/23/26/28- Sedisport | NERVAR 3020 forged alloy cotterless crank, 42 x 52 alloy chainwheel | MAILLARD RA 500 alloy racing type w/reflectors | RIGIDA 13/20 alloy rims, spoke protector, MICHELIN BIB SPORT 27 x 1 H.P. gumwall tires | MAILLARD ATOM SPORT w/quick release, front & rear | PROFIL, leather like, aerodynamic alloy seat post, fully reflectorized | 25.5 lbs.
NOMADE 10 speed | WEINMANN alloy side pull with safety levers | HURET ECO (rear), CLUB (front), stem shifters | MAILLARD, 5 cogs, 14/17/19/21/28- Sedisport | SOLIDA cotterless alloy, 42 x 52 chainwheel, alloy chain guard | LYOTARD racing type w/reflectors | 27 x 1¼ rims, spoke protector, 27 x 1 H.P. gumwall tires | MAILLARD ATOM SPORT w/quick release front MAILLARD ATOM rear | MOTOBECANE ANATOMIQUE, leather like, chrome-plated seat post, allen binder bolt, fully reflectorized | 28.5 lbs.

[A specification table on a gridded page headed Brakes, Derailleur, Cluster/Chain, Crankset, Pedals, Rims/Tires, Hubs, Saddle/Equipment and Weight, with the models Team Champion, Le Champion, Grand Record, Prolight, Grand Touring, Grand Jubilee, Interclub, Super Mirage, Mirage, Jubilee Sport, Mirage Sport and Nomade running down the left side, one model per row and each with its speed count. The upper rows sit on gray bands in a halftone dither that blurs some cells, and the first header cell above the model names is empty.]

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AUTHORIZED
MOTOBECANE
PROFESSIONAL
BICYCLE
DEALERSHIP

Cycling is an invigorating pastime that can fill your leisure hours with pleasure and satisfaction.

Purchasing the right bicycle requires careful consideration, involving a range of options, sizes, weights and prices. Your Professional Motobecane Dealer has the expertise to help you make the right decisions to assure years of enjoyable cycling on a Motobecane for your needs.

In order to ensure that you receive the most value from your purchase, he will recommend the right Motobecane bicycle for you. He will properly assemble and adjust your bicycle for its ultimate performance. After the sale, he will offer a FREE 30 day safety check, and make adjustments if necessary. He will stock a full line of parts to provide the quality maintenance you expect now and in the future.

Because of the exceptional quality of Motobecane bicycles, only a top professional dealer is authorized to represent Motobecane. Bicycles are his business. He has the expertise to guide you in every phase of cycling.

You will experience the difference, when you rely on your Professional Motobecane Dealer.

MOTOBECANE LIMITED WARRANTY

MOTOBECANE bicycles and component parts are warranted to the original retail purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship in accordance with the following terms and conditions.
MOTOBECANE will repair or replace, at no charge to the original retail purchaser, for an unlimited time, the frame and fork of any MOTOBECANE bicycle determined by MOTOBECANE to be defective under the terms of this warranty, EXCEPT this limited warranty does not cover dealer labor charges incurred in the replacement of a defective frame and fork after one (1) year of the date of[?] original retail purchase. The frame and/or fork may[?] be replaced at the option of MOTOBECANE, either by a similar frame and/or fork or an equivalent frame and/or fork, according to availability, seasonal model and color modifications.
MOTOBECANE will repair or replace, at no charge to the original retail purchaser, 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.
MOTOBECANE shall have no obligation whatsoever under this limited warranty during the first year after the date of original retail purchase, unless the warranty service performed during this one year period is performed by an authorized MOTOBECANE dealer.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER ANY PERSONAL INJURIES, DAMAGE TO OR FAILURE OF THE BICYCLE OR ANY OTHER LOSS OR DAMAGE DUE TO MISUSE, NEGLIGENCE, ABUSE, NORMAL WEAR, ACCIDENT, IMPROPER MAINTENANCE OR MODIFICATION
Repair or replacement of defective parts as specified above shall be the sole remedy under this limited warranty and the sole liability of MOTOBECANE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MOTOBECANE BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
THE REMEDIES PROVIDED FOR IN THE ABOVE EXPRESS WARRANTY ARE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. THEREFORE THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING A WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE WHICH EXTENDS BEYOND THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
This bicycle is designed for normal on-street use. It is not designed or sold for use under any circumstances in motocross, stunt riding or similar activities. No powerdriven fixture should be adapted on this bicycle. This limited warranty shall become null and void in the event of a violation of the provisions of this limited warranty.
It is required that the original retail purchaser keep this warranty certificate in purchaser’s 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 this MOTOBECANE LIMITED WARRANTY. If you do not get satisfaction, write for information[?] to:

CUSTOMER RELATIONS DEPARTMENT
MOTOBECANE/SMC
7A Park Dr.
Melville, NY 11747

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1981

[The back cover with a boxed Authorized Motobecane Professional Bicycle Dealership emblem, a text about the professional dealer, and the Motobecane Limited Warranty in two columns inside a decorative rope border. A dealer’s rubber stamp is applied in a white panel at the lower right, and a white crease and smudges mark the warranty.]