Though I have nothing against Peugeot, I
> must agree with Charles that the lugs on the
> Peugeot in question are a particularly egregious
> example of the "French Style" of frame building
> (exceptions being Singer, Herse et al). And just
> so the Francophiles don't throw rocks in my
> direction, I just took delivery of a 1978
> Motobecane Grand Record. And the lugs and brazing on it are very
> presentable.
>
> George Allen
> Lexington, KY
>
>
I have always thought that Motobecane build quality was a cut above that of similar Gitanes and Peugeots. Having have owned several Motobecanes I find them well brazed. In fact the workmanship on my current Grand Jubilee borders on nice. Opinions?
Chris
http://velo-orange.blogspot.com/
>
Chris Kulczycki
Velo Orange
109 Colonial Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21401