Motobecane 29er

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Motbecane

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There one up on ebay right now -- according to the seller...

This is a 2010 model year Motobecane Fantom Pro 29er frame in Matte Slate Gray. It's a 17" size, center of bottom bracket to top of seatpost, brand new, never ridden, just not in its original packaging. Included are a Shimano Deore front derailleur, Cane Creek headset, and a seatpost clamp. It weighs 4.88 pounds with all those included, probably somewhere around 4.3-4.4 pounds frame alone.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150561111113&category=98083&_trksid=p5197.c0.m619

I saw that but wasn't sure if there was a difference between that and the SL. I am sure it is close I was figuring really close to 5 lbs for the 19".

Access Comp @ Performance , Weighs a bunch less than a Moto and usually is only about a hundred dollars .

http://search.yahoo.com/r/_ylt=A0oG...t_10052_10551_1062457_-1_1512507_20000_400314

Just weighed a 17" raw moto Fantom Pro SL - Raw color it was 4lbs 7oz or ~2000g with no parts- other than a simple seat clamp-

I built up a 19" a few months ago and weighed the frame and it was 4.2. Frame only with seatpost clamp.

I know I could drop a pound in a hurry by changing up frames if I am going to do it I am thinking about going to a Titanium frame. There are some on Ebay for $670 OBO any ideas on how they are? I may buy one and just try it. It would be nice to hear someones opinion if they have run one. They look really nice. www.predatorbike.com

They have been mentioned here before , the derailleur hanger is not easily replaceable so not a lot of interest .

AZ.MTNS said:

They have been mentioned here before , the derailleur hanger is not easily replaceable so not a lot of interest .

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In the 8 years working as a bicycle mechanic, I never once saw a bent titanium hanger...not once. Not saying it doesn't happen but there is a reason most ti frames come without replaceable hangers.

mtnbiker72 said:

In the 8 years working as a bicycle mechanic, I never once saw a bent titanium hanger...not once. Not saying it doesn't happen but there is a reason most ti frames come without replaceable hangers.

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A perfectly valid point , they should probably send one to me to test for a while . A long term test couldn't hurt .

Tempting to try one...if you don't like it throw it back on ebay you would probably only be out a couple hundred $. Two weekends of bar tabs. I am trying to talk myself into it...

PatSM said:

I know I could drop a pound in a hurry by changing up frames if I am going to do it I am thinking about going to a Titanium frame. There are some on Ebay for $670 OBO any ideas on how they are? I may buy one and just try it. It would be nice to hear someones opinion if they have run one. They look really nice. www.predatorbike.com

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Large Moto Ti frame - $550.00 PM me if you want

I am not sure if I am doing it right I tried to PM you? I am new to this site and still learning.

OP, or anyone else, how strong are these frames? The Motobecane. I would like to start getting parts together to build a 29er and these frames are cheap. The bike won't be ridden rough, I have a bike for that. This would be for fairly long rides on mostly flat trails. But I do weigh 200.

dkbikes4life said:

OP, or anyone else, how strong are these frames? The Motobecane. I would like to start getting parts together to build a 29er and these frames are cheap. The bike won't be ridden rough, I have a bike for that. This would be for fairly long rides on mostly flat trails. But I do weigh 200.

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They are plenty strong , just don't expect them to be particularly light .

The Motobecane frame will be find for that, I would worry more about making sure the geometry works for you.

dkbikes4life said:

OP, or anyone else, how strong are these frames? The Motobecane. I would like to start getting parts together to build a 29er and these frames are cheap. The bike won't be ridden rough, I have a bike for that. This would be for fairly long rides on mostly flat trails. But I do weigh 200.

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PatSM said:

Tempting to try one...if you don't like it throw it back on ebay you would probably only be out a couple hundred $. Two weekends of bar tabs. I am trying to talk myself into it...

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If you want to drop a quick lb. stop spending $100+/week at the bar. That should do it pretty quickly.

I a 200 + pounds and have had no problems with the frame