1979 Motobecane Super Mirage

So... not much progress on my bike habits during the past few weeks. While I was out of the country it was determined that I very much need one of these. This one in particular appears to be an Canadianized version for individuals that prefer functioning brakes. The original Chinese version has much "street cred". I've personally witnessed a Flying Pigeon hauling a stack of pallets, a small family, and live farm animals. This is my hauler and daily commuter, a 1979 Motobecane Super Mirage. By comparison the largest load it has hauled is a couple of pizzas and my back pack.


1979 Motobecane Super Mirage (Current Setup)

 1979 Motobecane Super Mirage

Stats
Frame: Motobecane 2040 Steel Tubing
Fork: Motobecane 2040 Steel Tubing
Hubs: Campagnolo Record
Rims: Super Champion (Alloy)
Tires: 27" Nylon Gumwall
Shift levers: Huret Downtube Shifters
Front Derailleur: Shimano Tiagra
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Tiagra
Crank: Motobecane (Alloy)
Pedals: Shimano SPD
Chain: SRAM 8 Speed
Brake Calipers: Shimano Golden Arrow (Aluminum Side Pull)
Brake Levers: Dia Compe
Quill Stem: Motobecane (Aluminum)
Handle Bars: Motobecane (Aluminum)
Saddle: Brooks B72 (Leather)
Seat Post: Aluminum Tube
Original Weight N/A
Current Weight 33lbs (with rack / no fenders)






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