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Chilli Rinse:
I recently purchased a frame set bundle from a French eBay seller. It’s a Motobecane MX15, I’ve been looking for one for quite a few years now. It’s not the 3 holed gusset but apparently the Tange teardrop gusset version. It’s still in transit and yet to arrive. It’s a bit ratty with heavy corrosion on the drive side chainstay, but I’ve got it. As some may know, I’ve been putting together the Shimano 2 speed set up and recently found the last piece of the puzzle, the front derailleur. This was spec on Mx15’s, it will be used. So the timing of the frame set bundle popping up for sale was perfect. The bundle consists of original frame, forks, seat collar and bars, the stem looks right but info is hard to come by on these old birds. I have original frame and bar pads to use, it will be a miracle if I ever find the matching stem pad. Here’s a few pics of the bundle. I also bought a nice blue Shimano Tourney rear brake that will be used. I took a chance on some blue Victor rat trap pedals too, there is a bit of play and it turns out they are not serviceable like I’d hoped. Ah well.
Mikku:
Nice one! :daumenhoch:
Are you going to leave the frame as it is or restore/refinish it?
Chilli Rinse:
--- Quote from: Mikku on May 22, 2026, 10:22 PM ---Nice one! :daumenhoch:
Are you going to leave the frame as it is or restore/refinish it?
--- End quote ---
Hi Mick, it will be cleaned up as best I can and then built. Most parts are in very survivor condition, so they should suit the condition of the bundle. Red frame decals and blue components, including the Shimano set up, oh la la.
Mikku:
Glad to hear it! I know it’s your bike and you can do whatever you like with it, etc, etc, but the frame doesn’t look too bad in the pics and “patina” trumps refinished for this ol’ dog. :daumenhoch:
Chilli Rinse:
Your assessment might change after seeing this picture from the left side :LolLolLolLol:
I think we are firmly in the ol’ dog territory here
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