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carlos maiz
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: March 28, 2012
Strengths: Titanium frame, full Duraace 7900 components and Mavic krysiumelite wheels. Nice looking too. And of-course price $2700.00Weaknesses: None so farBottom Line: I love this bike. Has a nicely built titanium frame with great welds. Duraace 7900 components and Mavic krysium elite wheels. Recently changed cog to an 11/21 from an 11/28 originally provided but I live in south florida. Will also change the small chainring to a 42 t from a 39 t. These changes are only because of how flat it is here and would like to have more usable gear selection. The large chainring is a53 t and that one stays. Those of you considering a great buy look at this bike. No flex either as some people may say. Motobecanes are a sensible buy I can't understand why some people pay twice or triple for a similar bike.
Favorite Ride: Local club rides
Price Paid:
$2700.00
Purchased At: bikesdirect
Bike Setup: Full duraace 7900 components, Mavic krysium elite wheels, Diamante rubino pro tires. Titanium frame
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Scott
a CommuterDate Reviewed: December 31, 2011
Strengths: Smooth ride, light weight, good components, valueWeaknesses: None yet, but for someone who does not ride race bikes often, i can only compare to my touring bike.Bottom Line: Although I'm primarily a commuter I purchased a Motobecane Ti as a faster ride than my daily commuter (which is steel touring bike). The bike has SRAM Rival components and the welds look good. I ve only ridden it a few times, but it handles great, better than expected and is comfortable. It was also one of the few non custom bikes that had my unique geometry requirements.This is the second bike from BD that I've purchased, and both are well built.
Price Paid:
$1600.00
Purchased At: Bd
Bike Setup: Rival and FSA
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Spencer Davis
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: October 5, 2011
Strengths: VALUE!
Quality
Great geometry
Light weight
Durable, Ti will last longer the I do, no worries about breaking a $3000 carbon frame
Great finishWeaknesses: If you don't have a few rubber rings on your exposed cables they can hit the tubes on rough roads. Since the tubes are so thin it makes a lot of really annoying noise. That is a simple fix though.Bottom Line: This review is for the Moto Team Ti frame set. I was in the market for a new frame to replace my aging, very uncomfortable, Raleigh aluminum frame. I have always been leery of the durability of carbon fiber, so I decided to look at titanium. After months of research it became clear that this frame and fork was the best deal out there. When it arrived I was very pleasantly surprised at the fit and finish of the frame. The welding was immaculate, which is hard to do with titanium. The weight was also a surprise. Based on the website I was expecting 3.2 lbs for the 56 cm frame. I took it to work and weighed it on a very accurate scale and it came in at 3.04 lbs with the fork weighing 0.9 lbs. I swapped my Ultegra 6500 group over with my ROL Volant wheels(absolutely amazing wheels by the way). And the bike weighs 18.2 lbs with my Speedplay pedals. I am going to slowly swap over to SRAM Force components and a lighter saddle which should take the weight down to about 17 lbs. I am 6' with a 33" inseam and the frame fits me very comfortably. The semi-compact geometry is just enough to take the edge off the back and shoulders without sitting you up too high. Then I took it out for a spin and was amazed. I was expecting a less harsh ride from the Ti frame, but this frame feels incredible. It floats over rough roads while still providing just the right amount of feedback. I am 215 lbs so flex was a concern for me. That disappeared when I shifted to the big ring and put in a few hard sprints. The frame didn't budge an inch, it felt every bit as stiff as my overbuilt aluminum frame. I think the triangular shaped down tube has a lot to do with that. The geometry is perfect for climbing, very comfortable. In all, I love this frame set. I can't think of a better deal out there.
Favorite Ride: Iron Horse Classic
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At: Bikes Direct
Similar Products Used: Never ridden Ti before.
2003 Raleigh Competition
Have put a decent number of miles of a few carbon fiber bikes
Bike Setup: Moto Team Ti Frame
Ultegra 6500 9-speed group
ROL Volant wheels
Speedplay Light Action Chromoly Pedals
Selle Italia Prolink Trans-am saddle
ITM Mantis cockpit
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AndyPanda
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: September 16, 2011
Strengths: Appearance = everyone comments
Full Dura-Ace
Light weight
Nice balance between steel and carbonWeaknesses: Not available with compact crankBottom Line: I agonized over what size to buy. Most people suggested that these frames run large - also most people suggest fitting a bike as though I were a racer in my 20's. But I'm 57 years old, very fit for my age but I don't want to be bent into a racer stance for hours long rides.
I'm 5'11.5" with 34" inseam - I have very large feet and hands and long arms (can touch my knees without bending at the waist hehe). Most user forums were suggesting someone my size get a 56cm bike -- and with the LeChamp Ti people were suggesting the 54cm. So I was really worried when I went against all this advice and ordered a 59cm bike (that most forum posts were suggesting was for someone 6'5").
The bike is gorgeous - the dura-ace grupo shifts/brakes like a dream. Don't much like the seat (Ritchey Streem) but I'm still giving it a chance and it's getting better with each ride.
The experience with BD couldn't have been better ... bike arrived in less than a week. I had no trouble assembling the bike myself - had to google a bit to find out how tight to torque the expansion plug in the carbon steer tube and how much tension on the headset bearings before tightening up the stem.
Favorite Ride: Point Reyes Station
Price Paid:
$2800.00
Purchased At: BikesDirect
Bike Setup: 59cm frame, 110 stem flipped for higher bars. Top of bars are about 2-3 inches below seat. Full Dura-Ace grupo. Mavic Ksyrium Elite wheels. Time RXS Carbon pedals.
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Rick Sinclair
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: May 20, 2011
Strengths: Titanium frame, Beautiful workmanship. Obviously made with a great deal of pride. All the local bike shops told me I can't touch the Dura Ace 7900's on a bike for less than 4.5K Mavic Ksyriums are so nice. I never understood the hype of Ritchey parts until trying these out. Very light bike.Weaknesses: The first time I got up to 44 mile per hour I noticed a lot of gyroscoping in the front wheel. After some research I discovered that I could and should tighten the front bearing up with provided wrench. After doing this it seems just fine. Some of the guys in my club were saying I should have tried to get the compact crankset but the 53-39 X 11-28 seems to be just fine although I always ridden triple rings before.Bottom Line: I just got this bike one week ago and have just over two hundred miles on it as it has rained a few days and I didn't ride. I love everything about this bike. This is the most bike for the buck you can possibly find, bar none. I went to all the other mail order bike stores and built the same bike. It came out to 7 to 9 K and they still wanted another 150.00 to assemble it and then shipping. Don't even get me started on the Local Bike Snobs, I me Shops. Several members of my 1K member bike club have bought Motobecanes from Bikes direct and all are very pleased. Can say enough about the quality, service and overall experience. Love to ride, Love the Bike, Love Bikes Direct.
Favorite Ride: I just love to ride N California as much and as far as I can find time for.
Price Paid:
$2800.00
Purchased At: bikesdirect.com
Similar Products Used: Trek Madone 5.2 carbon, Diamond Back racing bike
Bike Setup: 51cm TI frame, full Dura-Ace 2011 7900, Mavic Ksyrium Elite Wheels, Ritchey Stem, seat and bars. Shimano 105 pedals
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