Motobécane 1985 Catalog — “A World of Technology for a World on Wheels”: the Mirage, Nomade, Le Velo and Grand Record

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MOTOBECANE
a world of technology for a world on wheels…

[The front cover: a gray page with the MOTOBECANE name set vertically along the left edge, the slogan in large white letters, a diagonal black band with a multicolored arrow pattern, and the Eiffel Tower with the red, white and blue M logo at the lower right.]

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MIRAGE
INEXTERNAL BUILT WITH Cr Mo
One look and there is obviously something new about the 1985 deluxe MIRAGE. In profile, the INEXTERNAL ™ BRAZE frame has a dramatic oval shaped fast-back seat stav designed for maximum rigidity, but still has the elegance and grace associated with MOTOBECANE. A companion components package carefully selected and balanced to assure extraordinary performance includes: the widely acclaimed HURET RIVAL derailleur system, NERVAR casted alloy cotterless crankset, RIGIDA alloy rim, MICHELIN HI-RISE profile tire and MAILLARD sealed mechanism alloy hub with quick release. The 1985 MIRAGE, its riding quality decidedly European, agile and responsive, a perfect bicycle for sport or recreational cycling.
HURET RIVAL system
Brazed-on frame integrated seat post clamp
NERVAR 2020 alloy
BORDEAUX
PRUSSIAN BLUE
DARK GREY DIAMOND

[The 1985 Mirage bicycle in a studio photograph with its description, a “BUILT WITH Cr Mo” INEXTERNAL badge, a smaller photograph of a mixte frame version, three captioned detail photographs and three color swatches with names.]

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NOMADE
INEXTERNAL BUILT WITH MOTOLITE HIGH RESILIENCY TUBING
Considering its moderate price and exceptional value there really is no secret to why the NOMADE has tremendous popularity. Continuing with this tradition, the 1985 NOMADE exceeds every expectation. Look at the smooth clean INEXTERNAL ™ BRAZE frame, the internal mounted AUTOLUBE brake cable, check the alloy rim, a tremendous value on a quality European bicycle in this price range, and there is more… WEINMANN brakes, THUN BETA II alloy cotterless crankset, COSMOS alloy stem and HURET derailleur are but a few of the refinements that place this bicycle in a league by itself. The 1985 NOMADE, the ultimate recreational bicycle, value packed, affordable and European in every sense.
Sloping crown fork and quick release
THUN BETA II alloy
WEINMANN side pull with AUTOLUBE cables
DIAMOND BLUE
RUBY
BLACK

[The 1985 Nomade bicycle in a studio photograph with its description, an INEXTERNAL “BUILT WITH MOTOLITE” badge, three captioned detail photographs of the fork, the crankset and the handlebars, and three color swatches with names.]

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LE VELO
BUILT WITH 2040 TUBING HI-RESILIENCY
The LE VELO isn’t just another economy priced bicycle built for appearance without substance, it’s a proud member of the MOTOBECANE family of quality bicycles. A combination of European craftmanship and 50 years of engineering “know how” guarantees unexcelled performance. At first glance, you will be impressed with the rich luster of its ELECTROSTATIC applied paint finish and the quality construction of an advanced INEXTERNAL ™ BRAZE lugless frame. Its crisp, clean appearance is accompanied by a group of components featuring: HURET derailleur, SOLIDA by STRONGLIGHT cotterless crankset and the exclusive MOTOBECANE handlebar sleeve. The LE VELO, an exceptional bicycle for the budget conscious rider.
MOTOBECANE sleeve and dual control levers
SOLIDA by STRONGLIGHT
Brazed-on seat post clamp
DIAMOND GREY
ELECTRIC BLUE

[The Le Velo bicycle in a studio photograph with its description, a “BUILT WITH 2040 TUBING HI-RESILIENCY” badge, three captioned detail photographs of the handlebars, the crankset and the seat cluster, and two color swatches with names.]

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GRAND RECORD
GRAND RECORD, the name is special, and for many years has been synonymous with MOTOBECANE’S best. The 1985 edition is no exception and, in fact, far exceeds all others. There’s an athletic tautness about its uniquely painted two-tone all COLUMBUS SL tubing frame and fork crafted by Europe’s finest artisans. Nothing has been left to chance with its incredible array of components featuring: Full CAMPAGNOLO TRIOMPHE series from seat post to derailleur, WOLBER ARC EN CIEL rims and lightning fast WOLBER tubular tires. Indeed, this is a new generation of GRAND RECORD, without an ounce of fat, and with handling characteristics far beyond its price. Racer, triathlete or connoisseur, the GRAND RECORD is the embodiment of world class engineering and the latest technology.
CAMPAGNOLO TRIOMPHE brakes with forged alloy levers.
CAMPAGNOLO TRIOMPHE forged alloy
All CAMPAGNOLO TRIOMPHE system.
Brazed-on frame integrated seat post clamp
WHITE AND BLUE
TUBES RENFORCES GARANTIS ACIER SPECIAL COLUMBUS

[The 1985 Grand Record bicycle in a studio photograph with its description, four captioned detail photographs of the handlebars, the crankset, the derailleur and the seat cluster, one color swatch with its name and a Columbus tubing badge.]

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STYLE | COMPETITION | SPORT/RECREATIONAL | RECREATIONAL | RECREATIONAL
MODEL | GRAND RECORD (G.R. 50) | MIRAGE (M. 51/M. 51 S) | NOMADE (N. 51) | LE VELO (L.V. 51)
FRAME MATERIAL | 8 tubes COLUMBUS SL chro-moly, double butted, CAMPAGNOLO forged drop-outs. | INEXTERNAL™ BRAZE lugless chro-moly and high tensile steel. | INEXTERNAL™ BRAZE lugless MOTOLITE high tensile steel. | INEXTERNAL™ BRAZE lugless 2040 high tensile steel
FRAME GEOMETRY/SIZE | Frame angles (23″ frame): 74° seat tube, 74,5° [?] head tube. Gents 21″ – 22″ – 23″ – 24″ – 25″. | Gents 19 1/2″ – 21″ – 23″ – 25″ – 27″. Ladies 19 1/2″. | Gents 19 1/2″ – 21″ – 23″ – 25″. | Gents 19 1/2″ – 21″ – 23″ – 25″
BRAZE-ONS | Down tube and seat tube water bottle cage braze-ons. | Down tube water bottle cage braze-on. | Down tube water bottle cage braze-on. | Down tube water bottle cage braze-on.
FORK | COLUMBUS SL blades, aero crown, forged drop-outs. | High tensile steel. | MOTOLITE high tensile steel. | 2040 high tensile steel with sloping crown.
HEADSET | CAMPAGNOLO TRIOMPHE. | MOTOBECANE steel with cover. | MOTOBECANE steel. | MOTOBECANE steel.
CRANKSET | CAMPAGNOLO TRIOMPHE 170 mm forged alloy with chain ring 42 x 53 [?] T. | NERVAR 2020 alloy 170 mm with alloy chain ring 42 x 52 T. | THUN BETA II 170 mm alloy with chain ring 42 x 52 T. | SOLIDA by STRONGLIGHT steel cotterless, 42 x 52 T.
DERAILLEUR | CAMPAGNOLO TRIOMPHE CORSA system with CAMPAGNOLO shift levers. | HURET RIVAL system with stem shifters. | HURET ECO system, stem shifters. | HURET ECO system, stem shifters.
PEDALS | CAMPAGNOLO TRIOMPHE. | Chrome rat trap. | Chrome rat trap. | Chrome rat trap.
CLUSTER/CHAIN | MAILLARD COMPACT 6 cogs 13 x 22 T. SEDISPORT chain. | MAILLARD 6 cogs 14 x 32 T. SEDISPORT chain. | MAILLARD 6 cogs 14 x 28 T. SEDISPORT chain. | MAILLARD 5 cogs 14 x 28 T. SEDISPORT chain.
BRAKES | CAMPAGNOLO TRIOMPHE alloy side pull with quick release, tire guides, recessed allen bolts, forged alloy levers. | WEINMANN alloy side pull with quick release dual control levers, AUTOLUBE brake cables. | WEINMANN alloy side pull with quick release dual control levers, AUTOLUBE brake cables. | WEINMANN alloy side pull with quick release dual control levers.
HANDLEBAR | Alloy racing. | Alloy racing with MOTOBECANE sleeve and hooded levers. | Chrome RANDONNEUR with MOTOBECANE sleeve and hooded levers. | Chrome racing with MOTOBECANE sleeve and hooded levers.
STEM | ATAX anodized, stem lengths vary with frame sizes. | COSMOS alloy, stem lengths vary with frame sizes. | COSMOS alloy, stem lengths vary with frame sizes. | Alloy, stem lengths vary with frame sizes.
HUB | CAMPAGNOLO TRIOMPHE small flange alloy with quick release. Stainless steel spokes. | ATOM sealed mechanism alloy small flange, quick release front. | MAILLARD small flange alloy front with quick release. Steel rear with allen type nuts. | Small flange chrome with allen type nuts.
RIM | WOLBER 700 C ARC-EN-CIEL anodized, 345 gm. | RIGIDA 27″ alloy (15/21). | WEINMANN 27″ x 1 1/4″, alloy. | RIGIDA 27″ x 1 1/4″, chrome.
TIRE | Tubular WOLBER CORSA, 265 gm. | MICHELIN HI-RISE profile 27″ x 1 1/8″ (25 – 630), 95 PSI. | HUTCHINSON 27″ x 1 1/4″, SCHRADER valves, 100 PSI. | MICHELIN 27″ x 1 1/4″ (28 [?] – 630), SCHRADER valves, 90 PSI.
SADDLE | TRIATHLON suede. | MOTOBECANE ANATOMIC suede | Touring ANATOMIC. | Touring padded seat.
SEAT POST | CAMPAGNOLO TRIOMPHE aero look, micro adjust with single adjusting bolt. | CTP6 alloy. | Chrome. | Chrome.
EXTRAS | BENOTTO pearlescent tape, alloy toe clips with straps, reflectors. | Chain protector, reflectors. | Chain protector, spoke protector, reflectors. | Chain protector, spoke protector, reflectors.
COLOR | White and blue | Gents Bordeaux – MD – Gold cosmetics. Prussian blue – 6B – Gold cosmetics. Dark grey diamond – DF – Silver cosmetics. Ladies Dark grey diamond only – DF. | Black – N – Gold cosmetics / Red head tube and cables. Ruby – RB – Silver cosmetics. Diamond blue – 7B – Blue camaieu cosmetics. | Diamond grey – GD [?] – Blue cosmetics. Electric blue – B1 – Silver cosmetics.
WEIGHT | 20,8 [?] lbs. | 25,9 lbs. | 27,5 lbs. | 29 lbs.

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photography by I.T.I. desing : R.M. Page

[The back cover with a specification table for the Grand Record, Mirage, Nomade and Le Velo in colored columns, a dealer box and the Motobecane emblem. The table has light blue label cells and yellow, green, orange and pink columns; below it sit an empty white box headed “YOUR MOTOBECANE DEALER”, a paragraph about authorized dealers, the M emblem in blue, white and red, and a credit line printed sideways along the left edge. The table type is very small and soft.]