Lovely bike which I have owned for nearly 10 years and have completed multiple  Eroica events on.  Many period correct upgrades including rare Original Motobecane branded centre pull brakes.From online research I believe that the manufacturer launched this model following the Tour de France win and dating features such as the cottered cranks and decals suggest it is pre-1974 when they moved to cotterless cranks and updated the frame stickers to the chevron design that is seen much more commonly on later bikes through to the '80's. 

Original Green Metallic paint and foil decals.  There is a scratch on the top tube that was on the bike when I got it, which I have chosen not to restore as an honest reflection of this vintage bikes life. shown in the photos and lots of other areas of small wear and patina that you would expect on a bike over 50 years old.

Size guide I'm 5'9 / 178cms and it has adjustment for larger and smaller riders

Specification

Frame - 56cm Steel Motobecane Frame with threaded bottom bracket

Fork - Steel 

Chain set -  52 / 42 with cottered cranks, the chrome is heavily pitted but is a simple restoration if you want to return to new condition

Cassette  - 6 Speed 14-32 - Black, they were all like this in those days, 

Rear Derailleur - Shimano Tourney Long Cage - Motobecane were one of the very first European manufacturers to use Shimano

Front Derailleur - Huret Bottom Pull

Levers - Down tube mounted friction shift

Wheels 27 1/4"  Birmalux rims with Lambert large flange hubs, Miche Quick release Skewers

Tyres - Continental Ultra Sport 271/4" x 32mm 

Brakes - Front and rear Weinman centre pull with Motobecane badge

Brake Levers - Unbranded Knurled levers with rubber hood covers

Tan Cotton Bar Tape with the original Motobecane bar end plugs

Pedals - Lyotard, french thread with Christophe Toe cages and leather straps

Saddle - Selle SMP - this is mor modern than the bike for comfort

Extras  - Bell, Period Correct Wire Bottle cage and aluminium Motobecane branded bottle, Bluemels Frame Pump, this doesn't work brilliantly but could be fixed with a new gasket so should be considered more decorative.

This has been a great bike and I have enjoyed hundreds of miles of trouble free cycling, but is is getting minimal use and it's time for another owner to enjoy this bike which is ready to ride and a piece of cycling history.  

Available to view in Sheffield S10 Area, Collection only from same address.  

Thanks for looking any questions please ask.   Also listed elsewhere so may close listing if sold