Bonjour Listers and Listees,
Since this has been a topic of discussion lately, I am please to provide th
e
following Motobecane Grand Record Specification direct from the 1973 and
1974 Catalogs.
1973 Motobecane Grand Record Specifications
Frame \u2013 Reynolds 531 double butted main tubes
Lugs \u2013 Nervex Professional
Fork \u2013 Tubular 531 with Campagnolo chrome tips
Wheels \u2013 27 x 1.25 Alloy rims gum wall high pressure or sew up tire
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Hubs \u2013 High Flange Normandy Competition with quick release
Rear Cluster \u2013 14-26
Derailleurs \u2013 Campagnolo Nuovo Record
Crank Set \u2013 Stronglight Alloy Cotterless 40-52
Pedals \u2013 Atom 700 Alloy
Brakes \u2013 Weinmann Center-pull with quick release
Handlebars \u2013 Alloy Maes bend (racing)
Stem \u2013 Pivo Competition Delux Alloy
Headset \u2013 Stronglight Competition
Saddle \u2013 Brooks Professional leather with alloy seat post
Extras (No Charge) \u2013 Toe clips and straps
Weight = 25 lbs or 23 lbs with sew-ups
1974 Motobecane Grand Record Specifications
Weight = 24 lbs.
Frame \u2013 Reynolds 531 double butted main tubes, Campagnolo tips
Lugs \u2013 Nervex Professional or Prugnat Professional
Fork \u2013 Reynolds 531, Campagnolo tips, chrome plated ends
Headset \u2013 Stronglight Competition
Handlebars \u2013 Nitto Racing alloy
Stem \u2013 Nitto Racing alloy
Brakes \u2013 Weinmann 999 De LUXE or Universal 61, Center-pull, quick
release
Derailleurs \u2013 Campagnolo Nuovo Record
Rear Cluster \u2013 Atom 14-26 with Huret Spoke Protector
Chain - Sedis
Crank Set \u2013 T.A. Professional 42-52
Pedals \u2013 Atom 700 Alloy
Wheels \u2013 Super Champion Alloy, Clement Elvezia Tubular
Hubs \u2013 Normandy Luxe Competition
Saddle \u2013 Brooks Professional leather with alloy seat post
Extras (No Charge) \u2013 Toe clips and straps
I have the specifications for all Motobecane models (for the USA) between
1973 and 1983. I was building a spreadsheet with all the data to share put
it
was lost in a previous computer crash. Someday I'll get around to it.
David Allen
Marietta, Georgia near Pollo Le Grande