My compilation of Peugeot catalogs (from Chuck) shows the Stronglight 107 crank first appearing in 1982 and continuing through about 1986. The presence of this crank on the Team Champion Motobecane would indicate that approximate era. I agree the cranks and derailleurs are probably original, while the brakes are not. The SR bars and stem don't strike me as original, but by the mid 80's Motobecane was using a lot of Japanese stuff, so it is possible they might be. I agree the Heliocomatic hubs were not usually OE on the very top models. Maillard 700 with tubular rims would have been more likely. I'd value the bike at about 10 times the $40 purchase price. BTW, those are indeed Retrofriction shifters.
Regards,
Jerry Moos
DTSHIFTER@aol.com wrote:
> Bob,
>
> You have an 1982-84, with some mongrel parts. 1981 was the last year
> Motobecane offered the Team as a Campy equipped bicycle, and in 1982 went to
> French (almost) equipment. The color offered for the above years (82-84) was
> Night Blue and the brakes were Weinmann Super Carrera 400's.
>
> Wheelset for the same years was Mavic SSC's with Clement tubulars and the
> bars/stem were Cinelli (Giro d' Italia; Record #1).
>
> The derailleurs and crankset sound original, but the Team never was "speced"
> with Helicomatic hubs but rather, Maillard 700 Professional with Maillard 700
> course freewheel (also 6spd; 13-18!!!). Pedals were also Maillard 700 with
> Christophe clips and straps. Saddle was Turbo (white) with a Simplex seat
> post (alloy), binder bolt and a TA water bottle cage.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Even with the "replacement" parts, sounds like a great deal to me!!
>
> Chuck Brooks
> Malta (stopped raining at the moment!) NY