Restoring an old Motobecane

kingstonian
kingstonian Posts: 2,847
edited April 2014 in Road general
I have an old Motobecane, given to me when I was a teenager. I used it every day, trained on it, even raced and TT'd on it, but haven't ridden it for 20 years. Have the itch to tidy it up and get it back on the road so was wondering.....

- Who can I get to respray it? Would prefer someone in the London area

- Any recommendations for companies or websites etc where I can buy a few components? I replaced a few of the original components with what I could afford at the time ie the cheapest Shim stuff, so want to replace them

Thanks!!!

Comments

  • brownbosh
    brownbosh Posts: 602
    I have a mint motobecane sprint.

    Spraying, of you want quality argos.

    Components ebay rocks.

    Here endeth the message.
  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,321
    I would be tempted to go for a powder coat with Armourtex in Hackney... 50-70 pounds or so.... going for enamel is likely to cost you close to 200 quid these days.
    The powder coated frames I have seen look pretty good
    left the forum March 2023
  • kingstonian
    kingstonian Posts: 2,847
    Thanks brownbosh and Ugo. Will give Armourtex a look.