Anybody have experience with Motobecane - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

6.4twins · 07-10-2012, 09:48 PM

So I very little knowledge on bikes been searching and came across Motobecane. I've read on other forums mixed reviews mostly "Ok". Seems to be a pretty good price. So does anybody have one or info?
Ive been looking at a bike something along these lines. $700 budget
Thanks!
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/.../fsx_29one.htm

hustler905 · 07-10-2012, 09:54 PM

I'd get a hard tail. Is there a reason you need dual suspension?

cousin · 07-11-2012, 06:23 AM

what are your plans for the bike?

6.4twins · 07-11-2012, 06:53 PM

I live in Lake Tahoe so I would use it on some Trails some street mostly light trails.

cousin · 07-11-2012, 08:49 PM

with that being said, i agree with hustler, go with a hard tail. if i remember right, BD actually manufactures that bike, so keep in mind you're not really looking at a $1,500 bike, you're looking at a $600 bike that in all actuality is probably a $300 bike.

I've always had good luck cruising CL for used bikes, as part of deal have them take it to your LBS and have it checked out.

6.4twins · 07-12-2012, 05:16 PM

Ok yeaa I wouldn't mind a hardtail, so overall you guys think its worth it to get a Motobecane?

hustler905 · 07-12-2012, 05:27 PM

I'd go into a couple of local shops with cash in hand, and walk out with the best deal/the shop that fits you best to the bikes they have.

An online purchase for a bike is a very tricky thing from sizing to setup, especially for the uninitiated.

SBCWelder · 07-12-2012, 06:04 PM

As an experienced bike shop mechanic, I can say that the new Motobecane bikes are decent. I've never looked into price on them, just assembled and repaired them for customers.
The overall quality is better than a department store bike, but it seems to be lacking some from a shop level bike.
Stay away from cheaper full suspensions (under $1500 is questionable); they never seem to perform as well as they should. Stick with a hardtail under that price point.
Just remember, usually your LBS will be more than happy to help you out with problems if you get the bike from them vs. the internet.

Edit: Just want to add that the devil is in the details. You find cheaper quality hubs, bottom brackets, headsets, stems and bars than on a bike shop ride.

6.4twins · 07-12-2012, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hustler905

I'd go into a couple of local shops with cash in hand, and walk out with the best deal/the shop that fits you best to the bikes they have.

An online purchase for a bike is a very tricky thing from sizing to setup, especially for the uninitiated.

That's what i've been reading a lot. May just have to go bike shopping this weekend here locally...
Thanks Guys

2stroke rider7 · 07-26-2012, 08:27 PM

I'll have to say that most LBS have a marketed up price which you proly already know so if you have $700 to spend look online for a nice hardtail. I got a GT Avalanche 3.0 at performancebike for $400 and it has held up really well for being as hard on it as I am. The only problem with them is they have limited sizes so you could be out of luck. If you become dead set on getting a bike from a local shop make sure it comes with a good fork. I am not all that pleased with any coil forks out there in the market.

07-10-2012, 09:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
6.4twins Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Member # 156369 Posts: 52	Anybody have experience with Motobecane So I very little knowledge on bikes been searching and came across Motobecane. I've read on other forums mixed reviews mostly "Ok". Seems to be a pretty good price. So does anybody have one or info? Ive been looking at a bike something along these lines. $700 budget Thanks! http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/.../fsx_29one.htm

07-12-2012, 05:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
6.4twins Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Member # 156369 Posts: 52	Ok yeaa I wouldn't mind a hardtail, so overall you guys think its worth it to get a Motobecane? Last edited by 6.4twins; 07-12-2012 at 05:16 PM.

07-12-2012, 06:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
SBCWelder Newbie Join Date: Feb 2011 Member # 182450 Location: Antioch, IL Posts: 22	As an experienced bike shop mechanic, I can say that the new Motobecane bikes are decent. I've never looked into price on them, just assembled and repaired them for customers. The overall quality is better than a department store bike, but it seems to be lacking some from a shop level bike. Stay away from cheaper full suspensions (under $1500 is questionable); they never seem to perform as well as they should. Stick with a hardtail under that price point. Just remember, usually your LBS will be more than happy to help you out with problems if you get the bike from them vs. the internet. Edit: Just want to add that the devil is in the details. You find cheaper quality hubs, bottom brackets, headsets, stems and bars than on a bike shop ride. Last edited by SBCWelder; 07-12-2012 at 06:07 PM.

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07-10-2012, 09:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
hustler905 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Member # 165988 Posts: 97	I'd get a hard tail. Is there a reason you need dual suspension?

07-11-2012, 06:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
cousin Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Member # 83317 Posts: 119	what are your plans for the bike?

07-11-2012, 06:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
6.4twins Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Member # 156369 Posts: 52	I live in Lake Tahoe so I would use it on some Trails some street mostly light trails.

07-11-2012, 08:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
cousin Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Member # 83317 Posts: 119	with that being said, i agree with hustler, go with a hard tail. if i remember right, BD actually manufactures that bike, so keep in mind you're not really looking at a $1,500 bike, you're looking at a $600 bike that in all actuality is probably a $300 bike. I've always had good luck cruising CL for used bikes, as part of deal have them take it to your LBS and have it checked out.

07-12-2012, 05:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
hustler905 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Member # 165988 Posts: 97	I'd go into a couple of local shops with cash in hand, and walk out with the best deal/the shop that fits you best to the bikes they have. An online purchase for a bike is a very tricky thing from sizing to setup, especially for the uninitiated.

07-26-2012, 08:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
2stroke rider7 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Member # 165401 Location: Tennessee Posts: 83	I'll have to say that most LBS have a marketed up price which you proly already know so if you have $700 to spend look online for a nice hardtail. I got a GT Avalanche 3.0 at performancebike for $400 and it has held up really well for being as hard on it as I am. The only problem with them is they have limited sizes so you could be out of luck. If you become dead set on getting a bike from a local shop make sure it comes with a good fork. I am not all that pleased with any coil forks out there in the market.