Top of the line model of 1979. Interestingly, Motobecane top model was usually (in the USA) equipped with Campagnolo parts, while this one is a European versoin, sporting the top French components of the time, with a drillium Stronglight crank, Huret Success Titanium rear derailleur and Weinmann brakes. Named 'C5' in Europe for year 1979 and ‘C51’ for 1980, it's American twin, also sporting a top end Columbus SL lugged frame, is named 'Team Champion', and was often but not always equipped with Campagnolo components.
Frame:
Columbus SL, Inferno Red #91, seat tube 56cm CC. (22”)
Fork/Headset:
Columbus SL, Inferno Red, 1" threaded
Motobecane / Belleri
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Stronglight 105 Bis - with black noir Drillium rings 52-42, 170mm
Pedals:
SR Pedals SP 100 BL- Black, Christope Toe Clips with leather straps
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Freewheel 6s (13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22)
Sedis Gold chain 1/2 x 3/32"
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Front derailleur: Huret Success
Rear derailleur: Huret Success Titanium
Shifters: Huret
Saddle/Seatpost:
Motobecane Competition Saddle / SR La Prade Fluted Seatpost
Brakes:
Weinmann 605
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Rim: Wolber Super Champion
Hub: Pellisier Professional 1000 36H
Tire: Vittoria Strada 25mm tubular
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Rim: Wolber Super Champion
Hub: Pellisier Professional 1000 36H
Tire: Vittoria Strada 25mm tubular
Accessories:
Original bottle cage, pump, bottle
Bike History
Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.
Current Stage Info:
I take it out every summer, for some easy spins. I've treated the insides of all tubes with rust protection fluid.
New wires and Jagwire Carbon Silver braided housing.
Added by hbn. Last updated 10 months ago.
As of 10 months ago, hbn has indicated that they no longer own this bike.
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