Motobecane Special Sport

[Dirk]

I recently acquired a Motobecane Special Sport which I've turned into a bit of a 'path racer'.
It wasn't completely original when I purchased it, so nothing was lost and another old bike gets a new lease of life.
It has a 3 speed derailleur and LMA brakes. It rides remarkably well.
I would be interested to know what year it would have been manufactured.
Any ideas?
PS. The other bike is my wife's 'Olympique' Mixte - tres jolie, n'est-ce pas?

 

[Fab Foodie]

I recently acquired a Motobecane Special Sport which I've turned into a bit of a 'path racer'. It wasn't completely original when I purchased it, so nothing was lost and another old bike gets a new lease of life. It has a 3 speed derailleur and LMA brakes.
I would be interested to know what year it would have been manufactured.
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Fab! Vive la France!!!

 

[biggs682]

i would guess late 70's

 

[Dirk]

i would guess late 70's

That was my thought. I'd reckoned 1975 - 1979. Just needed some confirmation

 

[biggs682]

That was my thought. I'd reckoned 1975 - 1979. Just needed some confirmation

if original hubs then they will be date coded as will the calipers

 

[Dirk]

if original hubs then they will be date coded as will the calipers

The calipers are marked: LAM 49/72.
Can't make out a date marking on the hubs.
Rear hub is marked: THEFOREZ (I think)

 

[biggs682]

The calipers are marked: LAM 49/72.
Can't make out a date marking on the hubs.
Rear hub is marked: THEFOREZ (I think)

calipers were made week 49 year 1972 then if my understanding is correct , sure somebody else of greater knowledge will comment

 

[Dirk]

I'm not altogether sure that the markings on the calipers are date related. The rear caliper needed replacing. I Googled 'LAM 72/49' and there seemed to be quite a number for sale. I got a set of front and rear calipers, with levers and cables and pads - all new, old stock - for £15 posted from France.