Uncommon Motobecane (MBK) frame with oval and conic tubes built up for messenger work.
Frame:
MBK Super Leader " High Power Frame" (made in France) 56/ 80's
Fork/Headset:
Kinesis Aero/ Chris King 1"
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Shimano 600 Arabesque/ Shimano Dura Ace 7400
Pedals:
Shimano 105
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
2x6/ 50,39 x 13-25 / Shimano 600 freewheel/ Gebhardt chainrings / Connex chain
Derailleurs/Shifters:
RD: Shimano Dura Ace 7400, FD: Shimano 105 / Shimano XT thumbies
Saddle/Seatpost:
Velo Jet titanium/ Shimano Dura Ace 7400 (25.0)
Brakes:
Shimano 105 rear/ Dura Ace 7400 front/ XTR M950 levers
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mavic Open Pro/ Shimano Dura Ace 7100 (36h)/ Conti 4000 "special edition 100th tour de France"/ 23"
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mavic Open Pro/ Shimano Dura Ace 7100 (36h)/ Conti 4000 "special edition 100th tour de France"/ 23"
Accessories:
Peaty grips/ Vintage XT SIS-SP cable guide
More Info:
Special 80's MBK frame made in France built up with a blend of Dura Ace and other Shimano stuff over several decades. High speed tt comuter hybrid - I love it...
Added by moik. Last updated about 8 years ago.
As of about 8 years ago, moik has indicated that they no longer own this bike.
5 Comments
Amazing mix of parts
Posted about 8 years ago
Thanks!! Mostly from my Shimano & MTB parts boxes in my workshop. Came out quite mixed-up but a great ride it is. Only had to replace the brake levers - performance was to low. It's fitted now with Cantilever levers from Dia Compe - works great :-)
Posted about 8 years ago
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chris-king, commuter, continental, dura-ace, france, hybrid, itm, lizard-skins, mavic, mbk, motobecane, road-bike, shimano, syntace, velo-jet, xtr
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vp1337 says:
Looks hella fun to ride, good job! There's something in these MBK's that makes me wanna get one...
Posted about 8 years ago