Architecture in Helsinki Tour 08: Motobecane Mirage Sport

My bike finally arrived on Tuesday August 12 2008. It took me 2 days to find the interest into fixing it up as I had foreseen some expenses I did not really want to spend money on. The tires are shot to pieces and look like they have not been ridden on in years, the guards are slightly bent and rub on the front wheel. On closer inspection these are the only major faults I can pick with the bike. It is surprisingly light for its age which it still unknown, all running gear look original and the handlebars look bling!!! Well they did until I rode the thing I never really checked it for turning before buying it. It makes for amusing riding with a battle for steering control between my arms and my knees. On top of this fun I found loads of single track and rock gardens hidden amongst trees on my first ride… I can officially say the bike can go off road and down dirt single tracks… but on 25mm hard rubber it was sketchy to say the least. But I did give some teenagers on motorbikes a laugh as I belted towards them due to lack of braking ability with wet wheels.

Please take time to appreciate the bike that is: and anyone who can tell me what year it is will get… well something. Old Skool Bikes.