How much does a Motobecane Fantom weight?
Sizes / Color(s)
| FRAME | Kinesis X6Series Aluminum 3.2lbs Nominal weight, replaceable rear derailleur hanger, 2x H2O bosses |
|---|---|
| CHAIN | Z9000 super narrow 9 speed |
| CASSETTE | Shimano HG cassette 9 speed 11-32T |
| BRAKES | Avid Juicy hydraulic disc brakes, Avid G3 160mm Cleansweep Rotors |
Who makes Motobecane?
Ora Engineering
The manufacturer, Ora Engineering, has built Motobecane’s titanium frames since 2000 and is a well-known Chinese ti fabricator. The Century comes with a 100-year warranty against manufacturing defects. The frame’s tubes are butted and welded by hand.
Where is Motobecane bikes made?
Taiwan
Made in Taiwan with aerospace-quality Titanium tubing, these bikes are offered at a price that is cheaper than that charged by other brands, for Titanium frames on their own.
Who makes Motobecane mountain bikes?
Bicycles. Motobécane was a major manufacturer in the French bicycle industry. Motobecane is known for designing very light weight mountain bicycles. Motobecane was the first French maker to start using Japanese parts, in the late 1970s.
What happened to Motobecane?
It was 1981 when the last Motobecane branded bike rolled out of the factory in Saint Quentin. Like Raleigh in 1987, Motobecane was to be bought out by an overseas corporation, which shut down the French factories and moved all production to Taiwan.
Is the Motobecane Fantom X7 a wholesale bike?
This review covers the 2016 Motobecane Fantom X7. As most know, Motobecanes are sold as wholesale bikes, which means you have to know how to build a bike from the box, just like a bike shop. This was an advantage for me, as I had on hand the things that should be upgraded as well as all the necessary tools, etc…
Is the Motobecane Fantom 29er hardtail a heavy crank?
“Heavy” triple crank w/a 19mm spindle and entry level external bottom bracket. 25.4 bar/stem combo and a comically proportioned stem with a not-so-funny gram count. This review covers the 2016 Motobecane Fantom X7.
What kind of bike is the Fantom 29?
Just got the Fantom 29 Pro TCS, 15.5 inch, matte silver. this thing is a beast. first day out with it was the 5 boro bike tour…40 miles through some of the gnarliest conditions in the event’s history. 40 degrees, pouring rain and 50+ winds on the verrazano bridge…i was flying past road bikes and hybrids the whole way.
What kind of frame does a Motobecane 29er have?
A solid, “traditional” 29er double diamond frame leaves the traditionalist with an eye pleasing bike with neat TIG welds. The bike is available in silver or a matte red. The red (lava-red) is really very nice and gives it a slightly industrial look, which plays into it’s utilitarian role on the trail.
