Motobecane??

[esCarbonie]

Noobie checking in here. I was all set to get a Raleigh M80 from my LBS. then I came across this

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/motobecane_700HTy.htm

and for the price and those components, it seems like a killer deal.

in passing, I have seen one comment on this forum claiming that Motobecane is 'a crappy overseas brand'.. and that they are only available through online superwarehouses.

does anyone have experience or knowledge about this brand? should I stick with the Raleigh? (at $600)

the motobecane 700HT

 

[otherworld]

By crappy overseas brand do you mean not a US brand?

Motobecane was originally French, Raliegh was English they are nearly all made in China and Taiwan now even most of the ones you probably think are not over-seas like Trek.

Sorry,,, Jay.

 

[slbenz]

Well, I don't have this specific model you are looking at but I do own the Fantom DS Comp and I am quite happy with it. I have owned it for several months and usually ride it at my local trail, 3-4 times per week. Not one problem and the staff at BikesDirect were friendly and helpful. If you do a search under the review section of this forum, you will see a picture of my Motobecane Fantom DS and the mountain in the background that I normally ride.

 

[esCarbonie]

I decided to spend a little more money and get a Woodstock

www.woodstockbikes.com

looks nice, I'll report back when its here and I've ridden it!

 

[esCarbonie]

OK so as the above post states I went with the Woodstock





very happy I did. still a great value at $640 (to my door). and this bike was likely built better.

see here
http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/XC_Hardtail/product_125043.shtml
for my review.

thanks guys!