2007 Motobecane Le Champion, Full Ultegra, 58cm, 8.7kg, Rare USA Only Road Bike

Description

Rare opportunity to own a 2007 Motobecane Le Champion, originally supplied by Bikes Direct to the US market only, these are very uncommon in the UK and represent excellent value for a high-spec lightweight road bike.

This is a proper enthusiast build from that era, with a full Shimano Ultegra groupset and quality finishing kit. Light, responsive and ready to ride.

Key Details:

* Frame size: approx 58cm (measured – suits ~5’10”–6’2” depending on preference)
* Weight: 8.7kg as pictured
* Frame: Lightweight aluminium (Le Champion series)
* Fork: Carbon fork
* Rear triangle: Carbon seat stays (adds comfort and reduces road buzz)

* Groupset: Full Shimano Ultegra (2X 10 20-speed setup)
* Ultegra shifters (Flight Deck compatible)
* Ultegra front & rear derailleurs
* Ultegra brake calipers
* Ultegra chainset (NOTE: not the original carbon crankset – upgraded to alloy Ultegra)
* Wheels: Ritchey OCR Protocol WCS wheelset
* Tyres: Hutchison excel Kevlar Road tyres fitted, fair condition
* Finishing kit: Ritchey cockpit components
* Pedals: toe clips Included as pictured

Condition:
Very good overall condition for age.

* Frame presents really well with just minor marks consistent with use
* Drivetrain is clean and shifts smoothly
* Brakes strong and responsive
* Wheels run true

It’s clearly been looked after and is ready to ride straight away.

If you know Bikes Direct models, you’ll know these were seriously well-specced for the money. Full Ultegra builds at this weight are still hard to come by at this price point. Add in the rarity in the UK and it’s a bit different from the usual Trek/Specialized listings.

Perfect for:
* Fast road riding / sportives
* Winter trainer upgrade
* First “proper” road bike without spending a fortune

Collection:
Collection only Frimley GU16, but can discuss Shiply courier at buyer’s cost and organisation.

Posted: 14 days ago

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