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Re: need advice on $1500 bike or a great deal
« Reply #15 on: August 21, 2009, 07:52:25 AM »
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/fantompro_dsIX.htm
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Re: need advice on $1500 bike or a great deal
« Reply #16 on: August 21, 2009, 08:43:18 AM »
Thanks for all the responses.  Cuzzin said he wants to stay on a 26er or that sultan would be on!!  Thanks for the ajs tip dan, I will ask about the 08 x2s, they didn't mention that when I was in there.  The astrix was a little too xc, perfect for here but he will occasionally be on bigger stuff.  I wish I could see a motobecane in person somewhere.  I am going to check out art at university and also see if oliver's has anything today.
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Re: need advice on $1500 bike or a great deal
« Reply #17 on: August 21, 2009, 08:54:53 AM »
Quote from: eclark on August 21, 2009, 08:43:18 AM
I wish I could see a motobecane in person somewhere.

Eric, my first bike was a Motobecane.  You guys are welcome to take a look at it sometime if you want.
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Re: need advice on $1500 bike or a great deal
« Reply #18 on: August 21, 2009, 08:57:59 AM »
I bet your first car was a Porsche too, wasn't it?  >:(
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Re: need advice on $1500 bike or a great deal
« Reply #19 on: August 21, 2009, 09:01:56 AM »
my first car was a 1982 Delta 88 - that thing had 8 inches of travel...haha
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Re: need advice on $1500 bike or a great deal
« Reply #20 on: August 21, 2009, 09:07:07 AM »
Quote from: FACTORe on August 21, 2009, 09:01:56 AM
my first car was a 1982 Delta 88 - that thing had 8 inches of travel...haha
HAHAHA...mine was a 1988 Delta 98, red velour interior. Thing had at least 6 inches of travel. Less with 8 college friends and a keg of beer loaded up. :o
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Re: need advice on $1500 bike or a great deal
« Reply #21 on: August 21, 2009, 10:19:26 AM »
Quote from: eclark on August 21, 2009, 08:43:18 AM
I wish I could see a motobecane in person somewhere. 
There is a dealer in Orlando. I might be a alafia on Sunday too - I ride one.
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Re: need advice on $1500 bike or a great deal
« Reply #22 on: August 21, 2009, 12:49:18 PM »
Quote from: FACTORe on August 21, 2009, 09:01:56 AM
my first car was a 1982 Delta 88 - that thing had 8 inches of travel...haha

I learned to drive in a 1979 Delta 88....It could spin the right rear tire for an 8th of a mile! :o 8)

It had at least 8 inches of travel.
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Re: need advice on $1500 bike or a great deal
« Reply #23 on: August 21, 2009, 03:05:32 PM »
Buddies wife just bought a Trance X and she loves it.
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Re: need advice on $1500 bike or a great deal
« Reply #24 on: August 21, 2009, 03:20:00 PM »
Quote from: rob_squared on August 21, 2009, 07:52:25 AM
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/fantompro_dsIX.htm


Is that the model that you ride?
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Re: need advice on $1500 bike or a great deal
« Reply #25 on: August 21, 2009, 03:34:47 PM »
I never see Motobecane's on the trails. What's the scoop on them? I know they are a super old manufacturer but don't seem very popular.
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Re: need advice on $1500 bike or a great deal
« Reply #26 on: August 21, 2009, 03:37:40 PM »
Quote from: catman on August 21, 2009, 03:34:47 PM
I never see Motobecane's on the trails. What's the scoop on them? I know they are a super old manufacturer but don't seem very popular.

Rob2 rides one and smokes everybody - the component sets that come with them are insane for the price
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Re: need advice on $1500 bike or a great deal
« Reply #27 on: August 21, 2009, 04:11:51 PM »
The components look good on paper that leaves us to wonder about the frame
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Re: need advice on $1500 bike or a great deal
« Reply #28 on: August 21, 2009, 04:33:30 PM »
I assume the frame is comparable to lower end bike shop models and the company doesn't have the and name recognition to demand top dollar. I'd compare to Novara, and maybe KHS.
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Re: need advice on $1500 bike or a great deal
« Reply #29 on: August 21, 2009, 04:40:14 PM »
actually the welds and frames look very nice - Rob Roberts bike looks sweet - I wouldn't discount that brand just because they arent a big name brand.

All the reviews that I have read are positive from owners of these bikes
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