Motobecane Immortal Spirit Road Bike

4.42/5 (26 Reviews)
MSRP : $3295.00


Product Description

Specifications:
  • Shimano Dura-Ace STI 20 Speed Crankset, Brakeset, Front and Rear Derailleurs
  • High Modulus Carbon Fiber Monocoque frameset, AeroCarbon SL fork with Carbon Steerer (345g)
  • Ritchey WCS Protocol Wheelset (1350g), Ritchey WCS Bar, WCS Stem and Carbon Seatpost.
  • Total Weight: 16.5 pounds.


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    Overall Rating:5
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by Miquel a Road Racer

    Date Reviewed: May 8, 2012

    Strengths:    Price---Awesome from BikesDirect $2000
    Super Lightweight Bike with Crisp Performance, climbs like a beast!
    Impeccable Finish
    High Quality Components
    Minimal assembly required
    Plenty of Carbon Spacers of different heights for perfect height adjustment
    FSA Cranks
    Perfect Gearing pairing with the 59/34 front and 11/28 rear
    Solid Seat Post and Clamp--No Issues


    Weaknesses:    Pedals included are average, not really a weakness

    Bottom Line:   
    Is there anything else comparable in this price range? This is a super bargain. Sizes are similar to other bikes, simple to order and delivery was less than 2 days.

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    Price Paid:    $2000.00

    Purchased At:   Bikesdirect.com

    Similar Products Used:   Specialized, Trek, Fuji

    Bike Setup:   Dura-Ace


    Overall Rating:5
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by Nate a Road Racer

    Date Reviewed: April 17, 2012

    Strengths:    Very Light but sturdy, with premium components. Sizing is standard. Paid 2000 from Bikes Direct.com.

    DuraAce components and the Mavic wheelset, unprecedented performance in a ride for this price. Shipping was cheap and took 4 days. Look online for great deals before you hand a pile of cash over to a dealer.


    Weaknesses:    Mavic Registration information was not included with the shipment, I.E. Product ID Number, which is required to purchase the insurance from Mavic.

    Bottom Line:   
    Great product for low cost. If you know your measurements and size needed this is not a gamble. Easy to set up or have a local shop set it up. Either way this bike is super.

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    Price Paid:    $2000.00

    Purchased At:   Bikes Direct.com



    Overall Rating:5
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by skcyclist a Road Racer

    Date Reviewed: April 22, 2011

    Strengths:    quality, affordability

    Weaknesses:    None

    Bottom Line:   
    I bought a MB Le Champ and Immortal Ice in 2007. Le Champ had about 25,000 miles when the frame cracked and the Ice has over 20K miles and still running great. Matt at BD gave me a new Immortal carbon frame and fork for $450 (about $245 discount) to replace cracked frame. Will swap over parts from Le Champ to Immortal and be good to go. Excellent service from Matt and BD. Great bikes too, at best prices.

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    Favorite Ride:   Santa Barbara-Carpinteria-Lake Casitas

    Price Paid:    $450.00

    Purchased At:   BikesDirect

    Similar Products Used:   Trek Madone, Giant compact, Schwinn

    Bike Setup:   Immortal Ice with Dura Ace (from Le Champ) New Immortal en route will be equipped with Ultegra SL from Immortal Ice.


    Overall Rating:5
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by Jason Chen a Road Racer

    Date Reviewed: April 22, 2011

    Strengths:    Great value, sell off the none desirable parts. replace them with best parts around is a great idea and it is a good looking frame and it is a great project bike

    Weaknesses:    Frame finish tends to have bubble eye in clearcoat, not the greatest finish, but overall very good value and finishes.

    Bottom Line:   
    Excellent bike for the money, I did a lot of upgrades, EASTON EA90 SLX wheels,DA Brakes, DA Crank, Lighter tyres and tubes, full Superlogic bar, stem and post. My bike ended up being around 3800. which is cool, I have 14.7lb spirit. Change the set of rims, and change superlogic bar, stem, post, using latex tubes and tyres, get DA brakes, and fizik saddle, replace crank if you wish, but no necessary. I changed mine to DA crank for 50/34 compact gearing to match the rest of DA line up, by the time I spent all the money, my bike now weighs 14.9lbs, very hard to get to this weight level if you only spent 3800 at a bike shop.

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    Favorite Ride:   Immortal Spirit

    Price Paid:    $2000.00



    Overall Rating:5
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by rhomasp20000 a Triathlete

    Date Reviewed: March 13, 2011

    Strengths:    frame is strong, absorbs the bumps, light and really cool looking. carbon everywhere you need it.

    Weaknesses:    Frame is long so be prepared to change out your stem if your torso is a little short but your legs are long. The pedals that are 'complimentary' are a joke.

    Bottom Line:   
    2010 Bike. Did a lot of research before buying this bike and rolled the dice and bought the immortal spirit. After a year of riding: YOU CANT BEAT THIS BIKE.

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    Favorite Ride:   Niagara Gorge

    Price Paid:    $1999.00

    Purchased At:   BD.com

    Similar Products Used:   none, why?

    Bike Setup:   stock bike with carbon aero bars and added speedplay pedals



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