2006-08-30 09:54:14 · 7 answers · asked by Johnny Burpo 2 in Sports ➔ Cycling
Motobecane is a brand that's been in decline for awhile now. In the 70s, they were high-end. Today, they're only found in third-tier shops or mail order wherehouses.
Fisher is good stuff. Lots of bang for the buck since they can take advantage of parent company Trek's buying power. Their geometry is different from Trek, though. And they give their bikes real names instead of the sterile Trek numbering system. That's not really important...just a pet peeve!
2006-08-30 12:56:38 · answer #1 · answered by Atilla 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both are good bike brands. Gary Fisher is one of the Trek companies (along with Trek, Klein, Bontrager, Icon). Today's Motobecane is a Chinese-manufactured bike that uses the brand (Chinese manufacture does not mean low quality, many high end bikes are of Chinese origin). The original French Motobecane sold their brand to a manufacturing company in China. Most if not all Gary Fishers are also Chinese made but made to their GF's specifications.
2006-08-30 13:28:23 · answer #2 · answered by Ben P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gary Fisher is a really good brand, but slightly expensive. He is part of Trek, so you may want to look at some Trek bikes also. I know nothing about Motobecane now. They used to sell some excellent road bikes in the 70's and 80's. But I haven't seen any of their bikes since high school.
2006-08-30 12:51:33 · answer #3 · answered by davj61 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both are good brands. I had a friend with a new Motobecane and it was nice.
I think all manufacturers have high and low end models. I wouldn't ask the salesman which is which, though.
Look at what level of components are on it and decide what frame material is right for you. It seems that all bikes have pretty mid level wheels, so if you're a serious racer, you'll probably want an extra set anyway.
Good luck.
2006-08-31 12:48:55 · answer #4 · answered by Jeff 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gary Fisher does make one hell of a bike. I have a friend that has a Gary Fisher hard tail and he has taken it to Whiteface Mountain downhilling with it many times and the bike is still very solid.
2006-09-01 15:52:04 · answer #5 · answered by gravityjunkies 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Motobecane Quality
2017-01-12 07:49:07 · answer #6 · answered by keinonen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
both are good bikes.. the motobecane is less expensive, but it is still a good entry-level bike.. i used to have one a couple of years ago, and I never had any problems.. i sold it because i was poisoned by marketing, and bought a $2,500 frame-only Moser Bike, because i wanted to look "pro"
2006-09-01 11:37:45 · answer #7 · answered by M-50 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋