In a message dated 12/4/02 7:34:46 PM, Mercurys43@aol.com writes:
<< I recently won an ebay Auction for the above mentioned Motobecane Profil 2. Does anybody want to comment on exactly what it is I won? Old time trail bike??? >>
David,
Perhaps another model which flew under the radar? I have no literature on a Profil 2, but the Profil appeared in/or about the 1982 model year. It was, according to the literature, the same color as the one you purchased on eBay, so perhaps only the year is in question?
Frame material (on the Profil) was 2040 "aero" - i.e., high grade carbon steel, and components were: Adamas AX (anybody know about these?) "power pull" brakes, Adamas aero alloy crank, pedals and hubs. Huret aero derailleurs and shifters; Weinmann Sprint 125 (alloy) rims, Hutchinson tires and a Shimano 6 spd uniglide freewheel(?). Claimed weight was 26.1lbs.
Supposedly, it was only available in 21" and 23" sizing.
If it's in good shape, it would seem you did ok with the purchase. FWIW, I have never seen one!!
Cheers,
Chuck Brooks
Malta (brrrrrr) NY