Motobécane Catalog of about 1976 — Nobly 10, Nomade, Nomade Sprint, Super Mirage, Grand Touring, Grand Jubile, Grand Record, Le Champion and Team Champion

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MOTOBÉCANE
FRANCE
MOTOBÉCANE

[The front cover on a black ground with a rounded photograph of a young woman and a young man seated on a wall behind bicycle wheels and handlebars, and the round Motobécane crest, an M with wings, above the MOTOBÉCANE logotype at the lower right. The cover shows creases, scuffs and worn edges.]

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MOTOBECANE was established over half a century ago and is now the largest two wheel manufacturer in Europe, which specializes in producing Motorcycles, Motorbikes, Standard Bicycles and hand built touring and racing bicycles.

MOTOBECANE exports to many countries around the world with a special design to suit the needs of each. The bicycles in this catalogue are built for the U.S. market with unique specifications especially designed for the American taste and riding habits.

MOTOBECANE quality and performance speak for itself — Leaf through this catalogue and see the difference!

MOTOBÉCANE
FRANCE

[An introduction page with three paragraphs about the company and five rounded photographs of the factory from the air, a worker brazing a frame, a paint plant, a hand at a lug and a worker lining a yellow frame, with the round Motobécane crest at the lower left. Water stains mark the left side of the paper.]

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NOBLY/10
The 10-Speed bicycle which is distinctively classic in design. Built for comfort and smooth riding. Equipped with stainless steel fenders and light rear carrier.
NOMADE
Built for the young cyclist who wants to enjoy the pleasure of a true lightweight 10-Speed bicycle.
Please see specifications for more details
SPORT
TOURING
GRAND TOURING
FAST TOURING
RACING
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[Two photographs of the Nobly/10 men’s and women’s bicycles beside a fountain with a couple seated on its wall, and of the Nomade bicycle in a park with a man standing behind it, with short descriptions of each. Five colored edge tabs at the right are lettered SPORT, TOURING, GRAND TOURING, FAST TOURING and RACING.]

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[A full-page photograph of a young woman standing with a bicycle and a young man leaning on a column beside another bicycle in a shaded walkway, with two children by an iron fence. A dark green panel fills the left of the page and a light green strip runs along the right edge; the page carries no printed words.]

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NOMADE SPRINT
For Sport and Leisure riding — approx. 28 lbs.
• Fully lugged 1020 light steel tubing frame.
• Alloy, Suntour VGT Luxe derailleur.
• Alloy cotterless crankset with steel guard.
• Alloy center pull Weinmann brakes, dual levers
• Steel rims, nylon tires, alloy high flanged hubs.
Please see specifications for more details
SPORT
TOURING
GRAND TOURING
FAST TOURING
RACING
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[Two bicycles in studio photographs beside the Nomade Sprint description, one a step-through frame with a bronze finish and the other a silver diamond frame with red handlebar tape. Five colored edge tabs at the right are lettered SPORT, TOURING, GRAND TOURING, FAST TOURING and RACING.]

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MOTOBÉCANE
FRANCE

[A full-page color photograph of a young woman in a doorway holding two ice cream cones toward a cyclist seen from behind, with a bicycle wheel and handlebars in the foreground, between a dark green panel on the left and a pale yellow panel on the right. The pale yellow panel carries the round MOTOBÉCANE FRANCE crest with a red M and wings. The page has no text and no printed folio.]

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SUPER MIRAGE
High performance recreational touring — approx. 27 lbs.
• Specially detailed 1020 light steel tubing frame, fully lugged with professional type rear stay.
• Alloy, Suntour VGT Luxe derailleur.
• Alloy cotterless crankset with alloy guard and alloy pedals.
• Alloy center pull Weinmann brakes, dual levers and quick release.
• Alloy rims, Michelin tires, alloy high flanged hubs with quick release.
Please see specifications for more details
TOURING
GRAND TOURING
FAST TOURING
RACING
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[The Super Mirage in two studio photographs, a silver-green diamond frame with gray handlebar tape and a red step-through frame, beside its description. Four colored edge tabs at the right are lettered TOURING, GRAND TOURING, FAST TOURING and RACING.]

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MOTOBÉCANE
FRANCE

[A full-page color photograph of a man and a woman standing under a large tree with two bicycles, one carrying an orange pannier bag, between a dark green panel on the left and a pink panel on the right. The pink panel carries the round MOTOBÉCANE FRANCE crest with a red M and wings. The page has no other text and no printed folio.]

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GRAND TOURING
The true Grand Touring bicycle — approx. 25 lbs.
• Crafted with VITUS double butted main tubing, Pro lugged frame.
• Alloy SunTour VGT Luxe derailleur with down tube shifters.
• Deluxe alloy cotterless crankset with interchangeable outer chainring and with alloy guard and alloy pedals.
• Alloy center pull Weinmann brakes with dual levers and quick release.
• Special alloy rims with high performance Michelin Elan tires and alloy high flanged hubs with quick release.
Please see specifications for more details
GRAND TOURING
FAST TOURING
RACING
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[The Grand Touring bicycle in two studio photographs, a step-through frame and a diamond frame, both in a silver-gold finish with dark handlebar tape, beside its description. Three colored edge tabs at the right are lettered GRAND TOURING, FAST TOURING and RACING; two staples show at the left edge.]

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MOTOBÉCANE
FRANCE

[A full-page color photograph of two cyclists riding past tall pine trees beside a pond that reflects them, between a dark green panel on the left and a pale yellow panel on the right. The pale yellow panel carries the round MOTOBÉCANE FRANCE crest with a red M and wings. The page has no other text and no printed folio.]

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GRAND JUBILE
Hand built for long distance touring. Reynold 531 double butted tubing. Beautifully detailed Nervex professional lugs. Fitted with carefully selected alloy components.
GRAND RECORD
Designed for the cyclist who demands the ultimate in craftmanship and fast touring.
Please see specifications for more details
FAST TOURING
RACING
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[The Grand Jubile and the Grand Record, each a diamond frame in a studio photograph with its short description, the first in red and the second in black with red handlebar tape. Two colored edge tabs at the right are lettered FAST TOURING and RACING; staple prongs show along the left edge.]

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MOTOBÉCANE
FRANCE

[A full-page blurred color photograph of racing cyclists in motion, seen close up at the handlebars, between a dark green panel on the left and a light green panel on the right. The light green panel carries the round MOTOBÉCANE FRANCE crest with a red M and wings. The page has no other text and no printed folio.]

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LE CHAMPION
It is a performance machine specifically designed for either racing or touring. A combination many riders seek but very difficult to find.

TEAM CHAMPION
Strictly a racing machine. Limited in production. Built for Motobecane Racing Team with its distinctive orange color.

Please see specifications for more details

RACING
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[The Le Champion and Team Champion bicycles, each in a studio photograph beside its short description, on a green page with a vertical RACING edge tab. The Le Champion has a silver frame and the Team Champion an orange frame, both with drop handlebars and toe-clip pedals.]

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YOUR MOTOBECANE DEALER WILL SHOW YOU
THE DIFFERENCE between each model and the purpose for which it is designed.
THE DIFFERENCE in performance, function and weight.
THE DIFFERENCE between various sizes of each model for your proper fitting.
THE DIFFERENCE in having your Motobecane dealer deliver your bicycle fully assembled and properly adjusted for your lasting pleasure.
THE DIFFERENCE in having your Motobecane bicycle guaranteed against defect in material and workmanship.
THE DIFFERENCE in having your Motobecane dealer properly equipped with parts and having the knowledge to serve you properly.

| NOBLY/10 Page 3 | NOMADE Page 3
WEIGHT Approx. | 32 lbs. | 29 lbs.
FRAME SIZE | Men’s: 21″ — 23″ Ladies: 19½” | Men’s: 19½”, 21″, 23″ and 25″ Ladies: 19½” Mixte
FRAME | Fully lugged, light steel tubing | Fully lugged, light steel tubing
LUGS | BOCAMA | BOCAMA
FORK | MOTOBECANE tubular, painted | MOTOBECANE tubular, painted
HEADSET | MOTOBECANE | MOTOBECANE
HANDLEBARS | Tourist bend | MOTOBECANE, Randonneur bend, Ladies: touring bend
STEM | PIVO alloy | PIVO alloy
BRAKES | WEINMANN side pull with de luxe levers | WEINMANN 999 center pull with extension levers
DERAILLEUR | SIMPLEX PRESTIGE stem shifter | HURET Challenger stem shifter
CLUSTER | ATOM or MAEDA 14-28, with HURET spoke protector | ATOM or MAEDA 14-28, with HURET spoke protector
CHAIN | SEDIS | SEDIS
CRANKSET | NERVAR Steel 40-52 with guard | NERVAR Steel 40-52 with guard
PEDALS | UNION Rubber with reflectors | UNION Steel with reflectors
WHEELS | Steel rims 27 x 1¼” gum wall tires | Steel rims 27 x 1¼” gum wall tires
HUBS | NORMANDY alloy | NORMANDY alloy
SADDLE | Touring padded black | Racing padded black
STANDARD EQUIPMENT No charge | Stainless steel Fenders rear carrier, alloy kickstand, Reflectors C.P.S.C. approved | Alloy kickstand, Reflectors C.P.S.C. approved
COLOR | Blue or coffee | Blue, coffee or white

[A specification page headed “YOUR MOTOBECANE DEALER WILL SHOW YOU”, with a specification table for the Nobly/10 and Nomade models. Six “THE DIFFERENCE” paragraphs fill the left side, and a photograph shows the round Motobecane badge with a red M and wings, lettered “MOTOBECANE” and “FRANCE”. The table runs off the right edge of the scan, and a hand-written number in black pen sits near the top right; no folio is printed.]

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| NOMADE SPRINT Page 5 | SUPER MIRAGE Page 7 | GRAND TOURING Page 9 | GRAND JUBILE Page 11 | GRAND RECORD Page 11 | LE CHAMPION Page 13 | TEAM CHAMPION Page 13
WEIGHT Approx. | 28 lbs. | 27 lbs. | 25 lbs. | 24 lbs. | 23 lbs. | 22 lbs. | 21 lbs.
FRAME SIZE | Men’s: 19½”, 21″, 23″, 25″ Ladies: 19½”Mixte | Men’s: 19½”, 21″, 23″ and 25″ Ladies: 19½” & 21″ Mixte | Men’s: 21″, 23″ and 25″ Ladies: 19½” Mixte special | Men’s: 21″, 23″, 24″ and 25″ | Men’s: 21″, 23″, 24″ and 25″ | Men’s: 21″, 22″, 23″, 24″ and 25″ | Men’s: 20″, 21 , 22″, 23″, 24″ and 25″
FRAME | Fully lugged 1020 light steel tubing | Fully lugged, 1020 light steel tubing | VITUS double butted, Forged tips | REYNOLDS 531 double butted, Forged tips | REYNOLDS 531 double butted tubing throughout, CAMPAGNOLO tips | REYNOLDS 531 double butted tubing throughout, CAMPAGNOLO tips | REYNOLDS 531 double butted tubing throughout, CAMPAGNOLO tips
LUGS | BOCAMA | BOCAMA Luxe | BOCAMA Luxe | NERVEX, Professional | NERVEX Professional | PRUGNAT Professional | PRUGNAT Professional
FORK | MOTOBECANE tubular with chrome plated ends | MOTOBECANE de luxe tubular with chrome plated crown and ends | MOTOBECANE de luxe tubular, racing crown, chrome plated ends | MOTOBECANE de luxe tubular, racing crown, chrome plated ends | REYNOLDS 531, CAMPAGNOLO tips, chrome plated ends | REYNOLDS 531, CAMPAGNOLO tips, chromed | REYNOLDS 531 CAMPAGNOLO tips, chromed
HEADSET | MOTOBECANE | MOTOBECANE | MOTOBECANE | STRONGLIGHT Competition | STRONGLIGHT Competition | CAMPAGNOLO Record | CAMPAGNOLO Record
HANDLEBARS | MOTOBECANE, Randonneur bend | MOTOBECANE Randonneur bend | PIVO Professional, Randonneur bend | PIVO Professional | PHILIPPE Professional | PHILIPPE Professional | CINELLI GIRO D’ITALIA
STEM | S.R. alloy with recessed bolt | S.R. alloy with recessed bolt | PIVO Professional | PIVO Professional | PHILIPPE Professional | PHILIPPE Professional | CINELLI GIRO[?] D’ITALIA
BRAKES | WEINMANN 999 center pull with extension levers | WEINMANN 999 center pull, quick release, extension levers | WEINMANN 999 center pull, quick release, extension levers | WEINMANN center pull, quick release levers | WEINMANN 999 center pull, with quick release de luxe Fitting | UNIVERSAL Mod. 68 side pull racing | CAMPAGNOLO Record
DERAILLEUR | SUN TOUR V.G.T. Luxe with stem power shifter | SUN TOUR V.G.T. Luxe with stem power shifter | SUN TOUR V.G.T. Luxe with down tube ratchet shifter | HURET JUBILE or SUN TOUR CYCLONE G.T. | CAMPAGNOLO Nuovo Record | CAMPAGNOLO Nuovo Record | CAMPAGNOLO Nuovo Record
CLUSTER | ATOM or MAEDA 14-28 or 14-32 with HURET spoke protector | ATOM or MAEDA 14-32 with HURET spoke protector | ATOM or MAEDA 14-32 with HURET spoke protector | ATOM 14-28 with HURET spoke protector | ATOM 14-26 | ATOM 14-26 | REGINA ORO 13-21
CHAIN | SEDIS | SEDIS | SEDIS | SEDIS | SEDIS | SEDIS | SEDICOLOR
CRANKSET | TOURNEY alloy cotterless with satin finish steel chainguard | TOURNEY Luxe, alloy cotterless with alloy guard | S.R. AX5, alloy cotterless with alloy guard | STRONGLIGHT 49D cotterless or S.R. AX5 cotterless with guard | T. A. PROFESSIONAL 42-52 | CAMPAGNOLO Record 42-53 | CAMPAGNOLO Record 42-53
PEDALS | UNION or LYOTARD steel with reflectors | ATOM 440 alloy with reflectors | ATOM 440 alloy with reflectors | ATOM 440 alloy with reflectors | OLYMPIC Racing alloy with reflectors | CAMPAGNOLO Record | CAMPAGNOLO Record
WHEELS | Steel rims 27 x 1¼” gum wall tires | WEINMANN alloy rims MICHELIN high pressure tires | High performance alloy rims 27 x 1¼” MICHELIN ELAN H.P. tires | High performance alloy rims 27 x 1¼” MICHELIN ELAN H.P. tires | High performance alloy rims 27 x 1¼”, MICHELIN ELAN H.P tires | SUPER CHAMPION rims GRANTURISMO tubulars | SUPER CHAMPION rims PARIS-ROUBAIX tubulars
HUBS | NORMANDY alloy | NORMANDY alloy with quick release | NORMANDY alloy with quick release | NORMANDY alloy with quick release | NORMANDY LUXE Competition | CAMPAGNOLO Record large Flange | CAMPAGNOLO Record low Flange
SADDLE | Racing padded black | Racing padded black | Racing padded, de luxe suede top with S.R. alloy seat post | IDEALE 80 Special (treated) with S.R. alloy seat post | BROOKS PROFESSIONAL with S.R. alloy seat post | IDEALE 2001 with CAMPAGNOLO seat post | UNICANITOR with CAMPAGNOLO seat post
STANDARD EQUIPMENT No charge | Reflectors C.P.S.C. approved | Reflectors C.P.S.C. approved | Reflectors C.P.S.C. approved | Reflectors C.P.S.C. approved, toe clips and straps | Reflectors C.P.S.C. approved toe clips and straps | SILCA IMPERO pump with CAMPAGNOLO end, toe clips and straps, Reflectors C.P.S.C. approved | SILCA IMPERO pump with CAMPAGNOLO end, toe clips and straps, Reflectors C.P.S.C. approved
COLOR | Silver blue, coffee or silver | Silver blue, Flam red and silver | Gun metal gray or champagne | Red or silver | Black or silver | Silver | Competition orange

[A table of specifications for seven models, from Nomade Sprint to Team Champion, with a row of cells for each feature from weight to color, printed in black on a light blue ground. Brown stains mark several cells and the page carries no printed folio.]

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“Your MOTOBÉCANE Dealer will be glad to show you the difference”

MOTOBÉCANE FRANCE
MOTOBÉCANE

[The black back cover with the round MOTOBÉCANE FRANCE crest and the MOTOBÉCANE logotype at the lower right, and a blank rounded white panel at the left beside a line of text printed vertically. The cover is creased and scratched; the white panel carries no writing.]