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Motobecane C5 (Team Champion) 1979

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

Handlebars/Stem:
Belleri Hutchinson Stiched Rubber Black bar tape, original

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.

  1. Finding, fixing
  2. Identifying, riding
  3. Riding

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 4 months ago.

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