Motobecane French Mystery Vintage Road Bike

Bike photo
Serial
unknown
Manufacturer
Motobecane
Name
Mystery French Commuter
Model
French Mystery Vintage Road Bike
Primary colors
Blue
Frame size
22IN
Frame Material
Steel
Wheel diameter
700 C
Tire width
Narrow tire
Drivetrain front
3
Drivetrain rear
9
Distinguishing features
Background from the guy I bought it from: "Frame and fork was unmarked (stripped and primed) when I got it, so I'm not sure the make. The frame was updated (brake bosses and cable guides, etc. added) and painted by a local builder Vanilla Bikes." The guys at Vanilla bikes assume it's a 70's French frame of good quality. We think it might be a Motobecane, but really don't know for sure.

Wheels

Front Hub
Schmidt Dynamo Hub Dynamo Hub

Additional parts

Saddle
Nice used Brooks saddle, B17 with copper rivets B17
Front Lights
Schmidt E6 Halogen Headlight, connected to the front hub dynamo. E6 Halogen Headlight