Motobécane 1984 Catalog — Team Champion, Le Champion, Prolight, Grand Jubilee, Jubilee Sport, Mirage Sport, Grand Touring, Super Mirage, Mirage, Nomade, Interclub, City-Becane and Mt. Becane

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Experience the difference

MOTOBECANE

[The front cover of the Motobecane catalog with the heading “Experience the difference”, a yellow bicycle photographed against a night scene of an illuminated monument and star-filtered lights, and the Motobecane M emblem in red, white and blue above the MOTOBECANE logotype.]

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The Motobecane difference.

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1 – ELEGANT STYLING AND INNOVATION. – 2 – STATE-OF-THE-ART DESIGN AND PRECISION ENGINEERING. – 3 – STRINGENT QUALITY CONTROL.

MOTOBECANE LIMITED WARRANTY

MOTOBECANE bicycles and components parts that equip bicycles originally are warranted to be free from defect in material and workmanship. This warranty applies to the original retail purchaser and is not transferable.

MOTOBECANE will repair or replace at no charge to the original retail purchaser – without time limit – the frame and fork of any MOTOBECANE bicycle determined by MOTOBECANE to be defective under the terms of this warranty.

Replacement either of a similar frame and/or fork, or an equivalent frame/or fork, seasonal model and color modification, will be at the option of MOTOBECANE.

MOTOBECANE will repair or replace at no charge to the original retail purchaser for a period of six (6) months from the date of purchase any part, except tires, tubes or cables, determined by MOTOBECANE to be defective under the terms of this warranty.

All claims under this warranty must be made through an authorized MOTOBECANE dealer during the relevant warranty period. To obtain warranty service, take your bicycle along with the original sale receipt indicating date of purchase, model, color and serial n° to your authorized MOTOBECANE dealer.

Transportation costs and dealer’s labor charges if any, are not covered under the terms 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 power driven fixture should be adapted on the bicycle. This limited warranty shall become null and void in the event of a violation of the provision of this limited warranty.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER ANY PERSONAL INJURIES, DAMAGE 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 WARRANTY ARE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. THEREFORE THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE WHICH EXTENDS BEYOND THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.

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.

[The inside front cover headed “The Motobecane difference.” with three numbered photographs (a man at a drawing board, a man in a blue coat working on a frame tube and a bank of blue test equipment) and their captions, above the Motobecane Limited Warranty in italic type in three columns inside an ornamental border on a cream panel.]

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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 and 82 World Pursuit Champion ride 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 professionnal racing team.

12 speed – 21.0 lbs.

TUBES RENFORCES [?] GARANTIS ACIER SPECIAL COLUMBUS

Callouts: 22.83″ 74° 74.56° 39.37″ 1.69″ 16.14″ 23.62″

NIGHT BLUE

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1 – MOTOBECANE SIMPLEX DERAILLEUR AND REAR CHROMED STAYS BASES. – 2 – STRONGLIGHT CHAINWHEEL WITH MAILLARD 700 PEDALS AND CHRISTOPHE TOE CLIPS. – 3 – MAVIC SSC RIMS. – 4 – COLOMBUS [?] FORK WITH CINELLI CROWN.

[The Team Champion bicycle in a studio photograph with its description, a frame-geometry drawing, a color swatch and four numbered detail photographs with captions. The Columbus tubing badge appears at the right and the heading is set in yellow outline lettering on a dark blue ground.]

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ROBERT ALBAN
3rd place TOUR DE FRANCE 1981
TOUR DE FRANCE ALPS MOUNTAIN STAGE WINNER

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

[Robert Alban in a full-page photograph riding in a green and white Motobecane team jersey, with yellow headings over the photograph and a blue panel below describing INEXTERNAL brazing with two drawings of a lug joint labeled conventional and inexternal.]

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LE CHAMPION
INEXTERNAL™ BRAZING

Fully CAMPAGNOLO equipped down to its SUPER RECORD crankset, LE CHAMPION performs as beautifully as it looks. All COLOMBUS SL tubing finds its full signification in the INEXTERNAL™ Brazing process and makes it an exceptional performer in intense sprint. A finely-tuned machine, LE CHAMPION is the choice of serious competitors who value the best.

12 speed – 22.8 lbs.

TUBES REINFORCED [?] GARANTIS ACIER SPECIAL COLUMBUS

Callouts: 22.83″ 74° 74.56° 39.37″ 1.69″ 16.14″ 23.62″

NIGHT BLUE

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1 – CAMPAGNOLO RECORD HUB. – 2 – CAMPAGNOLO RECORD DERAILLEUR. – 3 – DERAILLEUR CABLE GUIDES. – 4 – COLOMBUS SL LUGLESS BRAZING.

[The Le Champion bicycle in a studio photograph with its description, a frame-geometry drawing, a color swatch and four numbered detail photographs with captions. The Columbus tubing badge appears at the right and the heading is set in yellow outline lettering on a dark blue ground.]

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PROLIGHT

This innovative featherweight combines state-of-the-art technology and beauty. 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 firts Great American Bicycle Race- L. A. to NEW YORK : 10 days, 14 hours and 15 min. Available in anodized Blue 979.

12 speed – 19.9 lbs.

VITUS 979 DURALINOX

Callouts: 22.44″ 74° 74.30° 39.37″ 1.57″ 16.06″ 23.42″

ANODIZED BLUE

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1 – VITUS 979 ULTRALIGHT DURALINOX FORK AND WEINMANN 405 BRAKE. – 2 – EXCLUSIVE VITUS 979 “SPACE-TECHNIC” LUG CONSTRUCTION. – 3 – ALLOY CABLES, RS SUEDE SEAT, MICRO-ADJUSTER SEAT POST. – 4 – SIMPLEX 610 DERAILLEUR.

[The Prolight bicycle in a studio photograph with its description, a frame-geometry drawing, a tan color swatch and four numbered detail photographs with captions. A Vitus 979 Duralinox badge appears at the right and the heading is set in yellow outline lettering on a dark blue ground.]

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GRAND JUBILEE
INEXTERNAL™ BRAZING

Meet one of the brightest stars in the 1984 MOTOBECANE line. The GRAND JUBILEE INEXTERNAL™ Brazing COLOMBUS chrom-moly frame is crafted for precision efficiency and responsiveness reserved for bicycles beyond its price range. Besides its superb riding qualities, special attention was given to just the right blend of high performance components : CAMPAGNOLO derailleur system, WOLBER SUPER CHAMPION alloy rims, NERVAR 3020 forged alloy crankset, MAILLARD HELICOMATIC hub and CX 500 alloy platform pedals. The 1984 JUBILEE SPORT is the perfect model for TRIATHLETES and serious riders looking for the competitive edge.

12 speed – 22.9 lbs.

INEXTERNAL TUBES Cr Mo FABRICATION [?] COLUMBUS

Callouts: 22.83″ 74° 74.30° 39.80″ 1.69″ 16.14″ 23.81″

NIGHT BLUE

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1 – NERVAR 3020 CHAINWHEEL AND CAMPAGNOLO FRONT DERAILLEUR. – 2 – ATAX MICRO ADJUSTER SEAT POST WITH RS SUEDE SEAT. – 3 – MOTOBECANE HEAD SET AND CTA AERO STEM. – 4 – CAMPAGNOLO 980 DERAILLEUR, HELICOMATIC CLUSTER AND SEDISPORT SILVER CHAIN.

[The Grand Jubilee bicycle in a studio photograph with its description, a frame-geometry drawing, a color swatch and four numbered detail photographs with captions. An Inexternal Cr Mo Columbus badge appears at the right and the heading is set in yellow outline lettering on a dark blue ground.]

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JUBILEE SPORT
INEXTERNAL™ BRAZING

Beyond a doubt, the JUBILEE SPORT is the best value in its price range. State of the art INEXTERNAL™ Brazing lugless frame combined with COLUMBUS tubing and MOTOBECANE’s engineering “know how” provides riding performance that is unexcelled. From its forged alloy NERVAR crankset to its beautifully designed tapered rear stays, this 23.1 lb thoroughbred offers handling characteristics and responsiveness of a champion. Features such as : vertical rear dropout, SUN TOUR ARX derailleur, MAILLARD HELICOMATIC cassette hub and WEINMANN 506 quick release brakes are but a few reasons serious riders and TRIATHLETES will appreciate the JUBILEE SPORT as an exceptional value at an affordable price.

12 speed – 23.1 lbs.

INEXTERNAL TUBES Cr Mo FABRICATION [?] COLUMBUS

Callouts: 22.83″ 74° 74.30° 39.80″ 1.69″ 16.14″ 23.81″

SILVER BLUE PALOMINO

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1 – SUN TOUR ARX DERAILLEUR AND VERTICAL REAR DROPOUT. – 2 – SUN TOUR SHIFTERS AND ITALIAN RACING TYPE FORK. 3 – MAILLARD PLATFORM PEDAL AND PROFILE NERVAR CRANKSET. – 4 – BRAZED-ON CABLE GUIDES AND BOTTLE BOSSES.

[The Jubilee Sport bicycle in a studio photograph with its description, a frame-geometry drawing, two color swatches and four numbered detail photographs with captions. An Inexternal Cr Mo Columbus badge appears at the right; a narrow strip of the facing page shows along the right edge of the scan.]

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MIRAGE SPORT
INEXTERNAL™ BRAZING

It’s often said excellence is worth continuing. This thought, we feel, applies to the MIRAGE SPORT with its uniquely crafted INEXTERNAL™ Brazing MOTOLITE lugless frame. Look closely at its top-notch alloy components featuring : NERVAR forge crankset, HURET PILOT derailleur, WEINMANN 501 quick release brakes, RIGIDA 27 x 1″ rims, MAILLARD pedals and quick release hubs. The 1984 MIRAGE SPORT will get your attention from the first turn of the pedals with performance and response beyond expectation. Its riding quality is clearly french in every aspect.

12 speed – 25.0 lbs.

INEXTERNAL BUILT WITH [?] MOTOLITE HIGH [illegible] TUBING [?]

SAND COCCINELLA RED FLAG BLUE

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1 – ITALIAN DESIGN DROP SHOULDER FORK CROWN AND WEINMANN 501 SIDE PULL BRAKE. – 2 – RACING TYPE SEAT POST BINDER SYSTEM AND TAPERED REAR STAYS. INTERNAL BRAKE CABLE. – 3 – NEW HURET PILOT DERAILLEUR AND VERTICAL DROPOUT TIPS. – 4 – MOTOBECANE UNIQUE HANDLEBAR SLEEVES WITH HOODED DRILLED LEVERS.

[The Mirage Sport bicycle in a studio photograph with its description, a Motolite badge, three color swatches and four numbered detail photographs with captions. A second photograph at the lower right shows a mixte frame bicycle with no printed words.]

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[A full-page photograph of a bearded cyclist in a light blue jersey, white shorts and an orange cap riding a bicycle with red panniers and a red handlebar bag, set against willow branches. The page carries no printed words.]

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GRAND TOURING

MOTOBECANE’s GRAND TOURING has been a fixture with serious travelers for many years. Following this heritage, the 1984 GRAND TOURING is a professional quality touring bike designed to satisfy the most discriminating cyclist. VITUS 888 tubing combined with precise touring frame geometry results in optimum weight distribution and stability. Carefully selected European alloy components featuring HURET DUOPAR Hi-Stepper derailleur, STRONGLIGHT 99 triple plateau forged crankset, WEINMANN A-124 concave rims, MAILLARD HELICOMATIC hub and MICHELIN high profile center ridge tires are only a few reasons the GRAND TOURING promises years of dependable cycling.

18 speed – 26.8 lbs.

888 VITUS [illegible]

NIGHT BLUE | GUN METAL GREY

1 – TRIPLE PLATEAU STRONGLIGHT 99 CHAINWHEEL. 2 – WEINMANN CONCAVE RIMS. 3 – WEINMANN 999 CENTER PULL BRAKES. 4 – HURET RATCHET SHIFTERS.

[The Grand Touring bicycle in a studio photograph with its description, two color swatches and four numbered detail photographs with captions. A smaller photograph of a second bicycle with dropped handlebars and a lower top tube sits at the lower right, beside a Vitus 888 tubing badge whose small lines are too small to read; the page has no frame geometry drawing.]

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SUPER MIRAGE

“Smooth”, “Reliable”, and “Comfortable” describe MOTOBECANE’s most affordable touring model – the 1984 SUPER MIRAGE. Its superbly crafted chrom-moly frame with extended fork and rear chainstays provides stability and steady tracking, with or without panniers. DUOPAR ECO derailleur, MAILLARD HELICOMATIC hub, NERVAR forge alloy crankset, WEINMANN alloy rims and quick release brakes make it the perfect companion for a Sunday spin or extended tour. The distinct riding quality of the SUPER MIRAGE will out-perform any bike in its class.

12 speed – 26.8 lbs.

3 TUBES Cr Mo [illegible]

GUN METAL GREY | BLACK | PISTACHIO

1 – ANATOMIQUE PADDED SEAT WITH CTP 6 MICRO ADJUSTER SEAT POST. BRAZED-ON CABLE GUIDES. 2 – WEINMANN DRILLED LEVERS WITH MOTOBECANE HANDLEBAR SLEEVES. 3 – MAILLARD ALLOY QUICK RELEASE, REAR HUB WITH HELICOMATIC CLUSTER AND SEDISPORT CHAIN.

[The Super Mirage bicycle in a studio photograph with its description, three color swatches and three numbered detail photographs with captions. A smaller photograph of a second bicycle with dropped handlebars and a lower top tube sits at the lower right, beside a 3 Tubes Cr Mo badge whose small bottom line is too small to read; the page has no frame geometry drawing.]

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MIRAGE
INEXTERNAL™ BRAZING

If you haven’t guessed it by now, the big engineering news at MOTOBECANE is the INEXTERNAL™ Brazing lugless Motolite frame. The 1984 MIRAGE lugless construction combines with a full range of alloy components that include : SUN TOUR AR derailleur, WEINMANN brakes and rims, MAILLARD hubs with quick release front wheel and SOLIDA by STRONGLIGHT cotterless crankset. Recreation rider or commuter, the MIRAGE is designed and engineered for the pure joy of riding.

12 speed – 28.0 lbs.

INEXTERNAL BUILT WITH MOTOLITE HIGH RESILIENCY TUBING [?]

SILVER BLUE | BLACK | MARROON

1 – MAILLARD HUB WITH ALLEN FAST RELEASE NUT, SEMI-FORGED TIP AND BRAZED-ON CABLE STOP. 2 – SUN TOUR AR DERAILLEUR WITH MAILLARD 6 COGS SILVER FREE WHEEL AND SEDISPORT CHAIN. 3 – RANDONNEUR BAR FEATURES EXCLUSIVE MOTOBECANE SLEEVES ; DRILLED ALLOY BRAKE LEVERS WITH DUAL CONTROL.

[The Mirage bicycle in a studio photograph with its Inexternal Brazing heading, description, three color swatches and three numbered detail photographs with captions. A smaller photograph of a second bicycle with dropped handlebars and a lower top tube sits at the lower right, beside an Inexternal Built with Motolite badge whose smallest line is hard to read; the page has no frame geometry drawing.]

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NOMADE
INEXTERNAL™ BRAZING

There’s no trick to making an economically priced bicycle. It is no small feat, however, to make a budget priced bicycle worthy of the MOTOBECANE name. The 1984 NOMADE will live up to your expectations in every sense with its INEXTERNAL™ Brazing 2040 frame. HURET ECO derailleur, quick release WEINMANN alloy brakes, MAILLARD alloy hubs with quick release front wheel and SOLIDA by STRONGLIGHT alloy cotterless cranks, are a few reasons NOMADE is an exceptional value in performance and reliability.

12 speed – 28.5 lbs.

2040 INEXTERNAL CADRE ALLEGE

BLACK | COCCINELLA RED | FLAG BLUE

1 – PROFILED COTTERLESS ALLOY CRANK. 2 – ALLOY QUICK RELEASE HUB. 3 – MOTOBECANE UNIQUE MIXTE DESIGN.

[The Nomade bicycle in a studio photograph with its Inexternal Brazing heading, description, three color swatches and three numbered detail photographs with captions. A smaller photograph of a second bicycle with a lower top tube sits at the lower right, beside a 2040 Inexternal Cadre Allege badge; the page has no frame geometry drawing.]

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INTERCLUB
INEXTERNAL™ BRAZING

A tandem beauty for sociable riders, the INTERCLUB offers an unbeatable combination of restrained price and quality workmanship. Selected components include HURET DUOPAR CHALLENGER derailleur, anatomique seats, HUTCHINSON tires and WEINMANN concave alloy rims. Special dual rear wheel braking system operated by WEINMANN 999 and MAILLARD drum brake. Front brake is a CLB Cantilever.

10 speed – 44.9 lbs.

2040 INEXTERNAL CADRE ALLEGE

SILVER BLUE

1 – HURET DUOPAR DERAILLEUR 2 – DUAL CONTROL OF THE TWO REAR BRAKES. 3 – MAILLARD REAR DRUM BRAKE. 4 – SPECIAL TANDEM FORK AND CANTILEVER BRAKE. 5 – TA CYCLO TOURIST REAR CHAINWHEEL. 6 – TA CYCLO TOURIST FRONT TANDEM CHAINWHEEL.

[The Interclub tandem in a studio photograph with its Inexternal Brazing heading, description, one color swatch and six numbered detail photographs with captions. A blank white panel with no printed text runs across the top left of the page, and a 2040 Inexternal Cadre Allege badge sits at the right; the page has no frame geometry drawing.]

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CITY-BECANE
INEXTERNAL™ BRAZING

Rugged construction and advance engineering are combined in the state of the art INEXTERNAL™ Brazing chrom-moly frame of the CITY-BECANE.
A heavy-duty Cantilever brake system, MAILLARD HELICOMATIC hub and DUOPAR ECO wide range derailleur are but a few of the sophisticated components that assure exceptional riding quality. The CITY-BECANE is designed to challenge off road conditions on city streets with equal enthusiasm.

12 speed – 32.5 lbs.

3 TUBES Cr Mo [illegible]

SAND

1 – “ESPACE” ORIGINAL MOTOBECANE HANDLEBAR WITH EXCLUSIVE STEM PADDING. 2 – DETAILS OF SEAT POST ASSEMBLY FINE WORKMANSHIP AND QUICK RELEASE SEAT POST ADJUSTMENT. 3 – HURET DUOPAR DERAILLEUR AND VERTICAL DROPOUT. 4 – REINFORCED FORK. CANTILEVER BRAKES.

[The City-Becane bicycle with upright handlebars in a studio photograph with its Inexternal Brazing heading, description, one color swatch and four numbered detail photographs with captions. A photograph of a rider in a blue jacket and cap on a similar bicycle on a dirt road sits at the lower right, beside a 3 Tubes Cr Mo badge whose small bottom line is too small to read; the page has no frame geometry drawing.]

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MT. BECANE
INEXTERNAL™ BRAZING

The 1984 MT. BECANE is crafted to meet the demands of the most discriminating off road rider. The built in stability of its hi-tech INEXTERNAL™ Brazing chrom-moly frame offers amazing responsiveness. A carefully selected group of specialized components featuring : DUOPAR titanium derailleur, WOLBER rims, MAILLARD HELICOMATIC hub and TA triple plateau forge alloy crankset makes the MT. BECANE a perfect companion to share any challenge.

18 speed – 30.5 lbs.

INEXTERNAL TUBES Cr Mo Fabrication [?] COLUMBUS

Callouts: 24.60″ 70° 70° 44.92″ 18.30″ 26.69″

FLAG BLUE

1 – TRIPLE PLATEAU TA CRANKSET. 2 – WOLBER ANODIZED ALLOY RIMS. 3 – SPECIAL MTP ALLOY PEDALS. 4 – MAILLARD HELICOMATIC SEALED HUB WITH 36 SPOKES WHEEL.

[The Mt. Becane bicycle with upright handlebars in a studio photograph with its Inexternal Brazing heading, description, one color swatch and four numbered detail photographs with captions. A frame geometry drawing with six measurements sits at the lower right, beneath an Inexternal Tubes Cr Mo badge that names Columbus; the badge’s small word before Columbus is hard to read.]

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| TEAM CHAMPION 12 Speed 21.0 lbs | LE CHAMPION 12 Speed 22.8 lbs | PROLIGHT 12 Speed 19.9 lbs | GRAND JUBILEE 12 Speed 22.9 lbs | JUBILEE SPORT 12 Speed 23.1 lbs | MIRAGE SPORT 12 Speed 25.0 lbs
COLORS COSMETICS | Night Blue Team graphics | Night Blue Silk-screen graphics | Motobecane anodized blue Anodized Finish/silk-screen graphics | Night blue Two tone w/silk-screen graphics | Silver blue, Palomino Two tone w/silk-screen graphics | Men’s : sand, coccinella red, flag blue Ladies : sand Silk-screen graphics
FRAME FORK SIZES | Fully lugged Colombus SL w/fully chromed rear. Colombus SL w/Cinelli crown, fully chromed fork 21″, 22″, 23″, 24″, 25″ | Lugless Colombus SL Inexternal brazing Colombus SL italian type crown 21″, 22″, 23″, 24″, 25″ | Vitus 979 Duralinox Vitus 979 Duralinox 21″, 22″, 23″, 24″ | Lugless Colombus Inexternal CR-MO 21″, 23″, 25″ | Lugless Colombus Inexternal CR-MO w/bottle cage bosses Italian type crown/ fully chromed 19½”, 21″, 23″, 25″ | Lugless Motolite Tubing Inexternal w/bottle cage bosses – Inexternal italian type crown Men’s: 19½”, 21″, 23″, 25″ Ladies : 19½”, Sport
HANDLEBAR STEM HEADSET | Cinelli Giro d’Italia 66/white leather tape Cinelli Record No 1 Stronglight D 9 | Philippe Professional anodized/Motobecane sleeves/hooded levers Atax anodized Campagnolo Record | Alloy racing w/Motobecane sleeves and hooded levers Atax aero Motobecane black | Alloy racing w/Motobecane sleeves hooded levers Aero CTA Motobecane black | Alloy racing w/Motobecane sleeves Alloy aero CTA Motobecane black | Alloy racing w/Motobecane sleeves w/hooded levers Alloy aero CTA Standard w/plastic cover
BRAKES | Weinmann Super Carrera 400/recessed nuts front and rear | Campagnolo Record, drilled levers/recessed front and rear nuts | Weinmann 405. Alloy cables w/lining | Weinmann 506 w/wheel guides and quick release | Weinmann 506/quick release front and rear/ recessed front nut | Weinmann 501 with quick release front and rear/ recessed front nut
DERAILLEUR CLUSTER CHAIN | Motobecane Simplex 6600/SL JA 522 Maillard 700 (6) 13×18 Sedisport chain | Campagnolo Record 1020 Maillard Atom 77 (6) 13×22 Sedisport chain | Simplex 610/SJA 102 Helicomatic (6) 13×22 Sedisport chain | Campagnolo 980 Helicomatic (6) 13×26 Sedisport silver chain | Sun Tour ARX front and rear Maillard Helicomatic (6) 13×28 Sedisport silver chain | Huret Pilot/Rival downtube brazed-on shifters Maillard (6) – 13×28 Sedisport chain
CRANKSET PEDALS | Stronglight 107 SP 42×52 Maillard 700 w/Christophe toe clips and straps | Campagnolo Super Record 42×53 – Campagnolo Record/Christophe toe clips and straps | Ofmega CX 42×52 Maillard platform CX 500 w/toe clips and straps | Nervar 3020 – 42×52 Platform Maillard CX 500 w/toe clips and straps | Nervar 3020 – 42×52 Alloy platform Maillard CX 500 w/toe clips and straps | Nervar 3020 – 42×52 Maillard RA 500
RIMS TIRES HUBS | Mavic SSC black Clement Criterium 12 bis tubulars Maillard 700 hubs | LC 40 : Wolber Super Champion 27×1 Hutchinson Corsa Senior tubulars LC 41 : Mavic Module E 700C – MichelinBIBTS20 Campagnolo Record hubs | PL 40 : Wolber Super Champion 27×1 – Hutchinson Corsa Senior tubulars PL 41 : Mavic Module E anodized 700 C – Michelin BIB TS 20 – Maillard quick release front and rear hubs | Wolber Super Champion Gentleman 27×1 Michelin BIB TS 23 27×1 Maillard quick release front and rear hubs | Alloy Wolber Super Champion Gentleman 27×1 Michelin BIB TS 23 27×1 Alloy Maillard quick release front and rear hubs | Alloy Rigida 1320 27×1 Michelin or Hutchinson 27×1 tires Alloy Maillard quick release front and rear hubs
SADDLE SEAT POST | Turbo leather Simplex micro adjuster seat post | RS suede Atax micro adjuster seat post | RS suede CTP5 seat post | RS suede w/Atax micro adjuster seat post | RS Alloy seat post | Racing padded Alloy seat post
EQUIPMENT | CPSC reflectors/water bottle | CPSC reflectors | CPSC reflectors | CPSC reflectors | CPSC reflectors | CPSC reflectors

Specifications subject to change without notice.

[A specification chart of six colored columns on a dark gray page, with Team Champion, Le Champion, Prolight, Grand Jubilee, Jubilee Sport and Mirage Sport across the top, each with its speed count and weight, and rows for colors, frame, handlebar, brakes, derailleur, crankset, rims, saddle and equipment. The cells shade from yellow to orange, and the first header cell above the row labels is empty.]

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| MIRAGE 12 Speed 28.0 lbs | NOMADE 12 Speed 28.5 lbs | CITY-BECANE 12 Speed 32.5 lbs | MT. BECANE 18 Speed 30.5 lbs | GRAND TOURING 18 Speed 26.8 lbs | SUPER MIRAGE 12 Speed 26.8 lbs | INTERCLUB 10 Speed 44.9 lbs
COLORS COSMETICS | Men’s : silver blue, black, marroon Ladies : marroon Two tone w/silk-screen graphics | Men’s : black, coccinella red, flag blue Ladies : flag blue Silk-screen graphics | Sand Silk-screen graphics | Flag blue Silk-screen graphics | Men’s : night blue, gun metal grey Ladies : gun metal grey Two tone w/silk-screen graphics | Men’s : gun metal grey, black, pistachio Ladies : gun metal grey Two tone w/silk-screen graphics | Silver blue Silk-screen graphics
FRAME FORK SIZES | Lugless Motolite tubing Inexternal Drop shoulder crown Men’s : 19½”, 21″, 23″, 25″ Ladies : 19½”, 21″, Mixte | Lugless 2040 tubing Men’s : 19½”, 21″, 23″, 25″ Ladies : 19½”, Mixte | Lugless Inexternal, chrom-moly, w/dual bottle cage bosses Tandem type 18″, 19½”, 22″ | Lugless Inexternal chrom-moly, w/dual bottle cage bosses Tandem type 18″, 19½”, 22″ | Fully lugged Vitus 888 w/dual bottle cage bosses Vitus 888 w/chromed tips Men’s : 19½”, 21″, 23″, 25″ Ladies : 19½”, Mixte | Lugless CR-MO Inexternal w/bottle cage bosses 2040 Men’s : 19½”, 21″, 23″, 25″ Ladies : 19½”, 21″, Mixte | Lugless 2040 w/dual bottle cage bosses Tandem type Front : 22″ Rear : 20½”
HANDLEBAR STEM HEADSET | Chromed randonneur w/Motobecane sleeves Alloy CTA Classical with plastic cover | Chromed randonneur w/Motobecane sleeves Alloy CTA Classical | “Espace”, chrome Polygon 10440, chrom-moly, w/Motobecane patented protection pad Tange AW27, chrome | “Espace” chrom-moly Polygon 10440 chrom-moly w/Motobecane patented protection pad Tange AW27, chrome | Alloy randonneur/ Motobecane sleeves w/hooded levers Aero CTA Motobecane black | Alloy randonneur/ Motobecane sleeves w/hooded levers Alloy aero CTA Standard with plastic cover | Alloy racing front/Motobecane sleeves • Alloy touring rear/Motobecane sleeves – Alloy CTA aero Bardon special tandem
BRAKES | Alloy Weinmann side pull w/quick release w/ extension levers | Alloy Weinmann side pull w/quick release w/extension levers | Cantilever | Cantilever | Weinmann Vainqueur 999 centerpull w/quick release/ recessed front nut | Alloy Weinmann side pull w/quick release/ recessed front nut | Weinmann 999 rear/ Cantilever front/ Maillard rear drum brake
DERAILLEUR CLUSTER CHAIN | Sun Tour AR Maillard (6) 14×32 Sedisport chain | Huret Eco w/stem shifters Maillard (6) 14×28 Sedisport chain | Huret Duopar/Club Handlebar ratchet shifter Maillard Helicomatic (6) 13×32 w/Helicomatic clear spoke protector Sedisport black chain | Huret Duopar titanium/ High Stepper / handlebar ratchet shifters – Maillard Helicomatic sealed hub (6) 13×32 w/Helicomatic clear spoke protector Sedisport black chain | Huret Duopar/Hi-stepper w/Duopar ratchet shifters Maillard Helicomatic (6) 14×34 Sedisport chain | Huret Duopar/S PP w/stem shifters Helicomatic (6) 14×34 Sedisport chain | Huret Duopar/ Challenger S. Stem shifters Maillard (5) 14×32
CRANKSET PEDALS | Solida by Stronglight 42×52 fully alloy Road type w/reflectors | Solida by Stronglight 42×52 Road type w/reflectors | Nervar 3020 – 40×50, 170 mm crankarms Shimano Full-Fit | TA 26x34x46, 175 mm crankarms SR MTP 110 alloy | Stronglight 99, 34x47x52 Maillard RA 500 | Nervar 3020 fully alloy 42×52 w/interchangeable rings Alloy racing Atom 440 | TA Cyclo Tourist/ 30 front/40×52 rear Atom 440 Touring
RIMS TIRES HUBS | Weinmann alloy 27×1 Michelin or Hutchinson 27×1 1/4 tires w/high profile top thread Maillard alloy front and rear w/quick release front | Rigida 27×1 Hutchinson or Michelin 27×1 1/4 w/high profile top thread Maillard alloy front and rear w/quick release front | Weinmann 431 26×1.75 alloy Hutchinson 26×2.125 tires w/high profile top thread Maillard Helicomatic 36 spoke-2.3 gauge | Wolber alloy rims 26×1.75 Wolber 26×2.125 w/high profile top thread Maillard Helicomatic hubs | Weinmann A 124 concave Michelin or Hutchinson 27×1 ¼ w/high profile top thread Maillard quick release front and rear hubs | Alloy Weinmann 27×1 Michelin or Hutchinson 27×1 ¼ w/high profile top thread Alloy Maillard/quick release front and rear | Weinmann A 129 concave 700 C 700×32 C Michelin or Hutchinson tires Maillard tandem front Maillard drum brake rear
SADDLE SEAT POST | Motobecane anatomique Steel seat post | Touring padded Steel seat post | Sella Italia SR CTP5E seat post w/quick release | Anatomique SR CTP5E seat post w/quick release | Anatomique suede top CTP 6 seat post | Anatomique Motobecane Alloy CTP 6 seat post | Anatomique Touring padded – Alloy seat posts
EQUIPMENT | CPSC reflectors | CPSC reflectors | CPSC reflectors | CPSC reflectors | Alloy rear luggage-carrier anodized silver CPSC reflectors | CPSC reflectors | CPSC reflectors

[A specification table of seven models (Mirage, Nomade, City-Becane, Mt. Becane, Grand Touring, Super Mirage and Interclub) on orange and yellow colored cells with a dark row-label column; the first cell of the top row 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. 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 do 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.

160 GOOD REASONS TO VISIT YOUR MOTOBECANE DEALER

Considering that several thousand engineers, craftsmen and quality control specialists are employed at MOTOBECANE, not less than 160 of these highly trained professionals are intimately involved in building “just the right” bicycle for you.

YOUR MOTOBECANE DEALER

DESIGN – PHOTOGRAPHY : MB – J. SACAREAU • ARGALL IMPRESSIONS – DEC. 83

[The back cover with an Authorized Motobecane Professional Bicycle Dealership panel showing the Motobecane M crest, text about the professional dealer, an aerial photograph of a factory and the heading 160 Good Reasons to Visit Your Motobecane Dealer. Blue line drawings of 160 standing figures in rows and a bicycle fill the lower right, and a blank rounded white panel headed Your Motobecane Dealer is left empty at the lower left, above the printer’s line.]