Reviews and Media Quotes
TEAM le CHAMPION - BICYCLING
"The price of the Team le Champion seemed so low, we called the company three times to check. But it's right!"
X4B 4.0 - MOUNTAIN BIKING MAGAZINE
"The Motobecane X4B 4.0 offers a nice package at an exceptional price. It doesn't look like Motobecane skimped on anything. You would be hard-pressed to find a better bike at this price"
LE CHAMPION - FITNESS CYCLING
"Frame, fork, wheels and Ultegra parts kit make this bike a steal...Right out of the driveway, the geometry makes you feel confident. The frame is resilient for an aluminum frame, meaning it is quite stiff but can be taken out for long rides without regret"
FLY 9357 - MOUNTAIN BIKING MAGAZINE
"The FLY 9357 from Motobecane USA is the lightest production hardtail available for under a thousand bucks. The 2.7 pound frame is precision welded from high strength Kinesium aluminum that is 40% stronger than 6061 or 7005 series aluminum
TEAM le CHAMPION - BICYCLING
"Light. Stiff. Nimble. Affordable Dura-Ace. Legendary name...A machine that performs as well as bikes costing twice as much..Eager to drive into corners, this bike is perfect for criteriums..Motobecane did not skimp on the frame - it's Kinesis-built unit mimics the setups raced by top pros"
Le CHAMPION SL - ROAD
"On the straight and narrow tucked in behind someone or in a group, this bike is quick. Descending is a hoot, it gathers speed quickly and blows down descents with ease. Drop the Le Champion into a tight turn and hold on. it's a nimble handler and took curves without issue. The strength of this bike is that it does everything well."
LE CHAMPION TEN - ROAD
"One of our first concerns with the Le Champion was that it may be too light! However, the reduced weight of the bike makes accelerating and climbing feel almost effortless. IT IS THE LIGHTEST ROAD BIKE THAT WE HAVE EVER RIDDEN AT 6401 GRAMS, MAKING IT ULTRA FAST AND RAISING THE BAR FOR SUPER-LIGHT RACE MACHINES."
X4B 6.0 - BICYCLING
"it's amazing spec for the money"
FLY Team 29 Titanium - DECLINE H3 Publications
"The FLY Team(29) swoops around big sweeping, high speed turns like a train on rails and motors across minute trail debris with the same powerful locomotion...The FLY Team(29) seems to go faster and faster...a deal that is hard to pass up, offering a high qualty frame with a rad parts spec."
FLY 9357 - BIKE
"This bike is an absolute feather. You can have the lightest bike on the block for about the same price as most people pay for their wheels. The lightweight flyer screams up hills with no hint of bottom bracket flex. How does Motobecane do it?"
FLY TEAM - MOUNTAIN BIKE ACTION
"IS 19.9 POUNDS TOO LIGHT?" "how is it possible for Motobecane to sell an under-20-pound (mountain) bike for a such an incredible price? One thing is certain; you'll always win in the price department with this incredible deal. The FLY TEAM makes you feel like a superstar from the git-go. The 19.9 pound FLY TEAM simply motors"
X4B 2.0 - BICYCLING
"Four-bar suspension with 4 inch of travel at a price where most bikes have single-pivot, if any."
FLY TEAM - MOUNTAIN BIKING MAGAZINE
XC RACE BIKE OF THE YEAR! "The more we do the math, the harder it was to believe the price at which the Motobecane package leaves the shop. Performance of the frame and parts spec is on the highest level"
CENTURY PRO - BICYCLING MAGAZINE
Bicycling Magazine compares a Motobecane Century Pro to a $10,000 Merlin in a full test ride article! "The gap between cost and performance simply isn't big enough to justify all the extra cash. The Motobecane delivers the goods with enough money left for a trip for two to the Giro d'Italia. The Motobecane is a shining example of solid design with good spec and a fine ride at a great price."
FANTOM XC - BICYCLING MAGAZINE
"A light frame and good spec make Motobecane's XC Racer fast and fun. Typically, you find these parts on bikes that cost thousands of dollars more...perhaps the only bike specifically designed for budding XC or 24-hour racers."
FLY TEAM Ti - MOUNTAIN BIKE ACTION
"The tight controls and frame angles are so lively it's easy for the rider to find his zone. The Fly rider will have an overwhelming desire to sprint past the front row and take the lead. In or out of the saddle, the 20 pounder retains complete steering precision on ultra steep grades without a hint of bar wagging or over-steering."