> >

Motobecane Mirage 80s

Found this bike at a scrapyard, spend about 150 euro on parts to get to this, all work it's diy. It weighs 10 Kg, it's really fun to ride, i cruise at 35 km/h without a big effort. A real value for money. Built pics here http://flic.kr/s/aHsjEehspf

Frame:
56cm, diy welded track dropouts

Fork/Headset:
Standard/Stronglight

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Alpina Carbon 175/Truvativ ISIS

Pedals:
MKS

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
53 Stronglight 90s CarbonAlu/18freewheel

Handlebars/Stem:
ITM/Cheap

Saddle/Seatpost:
Rose Kevlar/Cheap alloy

Brakes:
Miche

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
27 x 1 1/4 Singlespeedcomponents 30mm/Conti Ultrasport

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
27 x 1 1/4 Singlespeedcomponents 30mm/Conti Ultrasport

Bike History

Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.

  1. Initial
  2. Crank and headset upgrades

Current Stage Info:

bike is faster and very smooth and silent

Added by Wyriwys. Last updated over 10 years ago.

3 Comments

Kevin_R

Kevin_R says:

Great find!

Posted almost 11 years ago

m_sobie

m_sobie says:

Nice job on a true conversion! I love a good, inexpensive bike that is as capable as any.

Posted about 11 years ago

Wyriwys

Wyriwys says:

Thank you! I really like your bikes, very clean :)

Posted about 11 years ago