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2008 Motobecane Century Elite
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Shimano Ultegra/105/FSA, 30 speed Road 2008 Motobecane Century Elite $1295.95 (List $2595) INSTOCK Ships Signature Req'd for your protection Full Carbon Frame, FSA Carbon Cranks Ritchey Wheels Ritchey Bar, Stem, FSA Carbon Post Save up to 60% Off List Prices Buy Factory Direct from Bikesdirect Compare to $2,500 Trek or Specialized

Pull down the menus below for available sizes and colors sizes PullDownForSize 50cm 53cm 55cm 58cm 61cm color BlackCarbon+BlueDecal Sizing Tips | Geometry We accept Visa/MC/Disc/Amex. PayPal is optional Price Includes UPS Ground Shipping to 48 United States (5 to 7 Day Delivery) (AK/PR/HI addtl charges) (PO Box/APO/FPO must Email Before Ordering) Pay with your US Issued Visa, MC, Disc, AMEX Cards. You do NOT need to use Paypal

BRAND NEW 2008 Century Elite Road Bike with Full Factory Warranty

PLUSH RIDING and SWEET HANDLING MONOCOQUE HIGH MODULUS CARBON FIBER FRAMESET! + Built with Tour de France winning Shimano shifting technology. Shimano Ultegra/105/FSA 30 speed Carbon cranks - Factory Direct Promotional Sale

Why is this Price So Low?
1) Factory Direct Prices
First of all, Bikesdirect.com is the largest internet authorized retailer of bicycles and buys in enormous quantities to sell direct to cyclists at considerable discounts - near to wholesale prices of comparable bikes sold in shops near you.

2) Limited Supply Special Sale
Motobecane is making a big push into carbon fiber and believes that riders should see the value and quality for themselves. Instead of spending mega-bucks on flashy ads, Motobecane is cutting the price on this small shipment of bikes. They are allowing us to offer these for only $1295.

What is the Warranty? Is Bikesdirect an authorized Motobecane dealer?
Yes, Bikesdirect.com is a fully authorized Motobecane USA dealer and an official national warranty claims/service center. You get the Full Lifetime Motobecane USA Warranty coverage for all new Motobecane USA bicycles purchased from us. Feel free to verify this by contacting www.motobecane.com (info@motobecane.com).

List is $2595.

The $1295 price is below comparable dealer cost of most any other comparably equipped full carbon bicycles.
(see comparison below)

Is This a Complete Bike?
YES - Just add a rider with helmet, shoes and clothing.
A 50cm bike is 19 lbs (nominal weight per mfg). Professionally equipped with 2008 FSA Omega CarbonPro fiber cranks, Shimano Ultegra/105 30 speed Derailleurs, Shifters AND Cane Creek Brakes. Ride in total control with a raceable Ritchey Comp Bar, Stem, FSA Carbon Seatpost, superlight/puncture resistant pro-level Kenda Kaliente tires and Ritchey Wheelset too!

How Good is the Frame?
This is based on Motobecane's BEST Carbon Fiber frame. This 2.8 lb (mfg stated), Monocoque High Modulus Carbon Fiber Frame and Carbon Fiber fork is based on the Immortal carbon frame tested by professional magazine editors to rave reviews. To name just a few: Roadie International and Bicycling Magazine tested the Immortal frame for several MONTHS and all the editors raved about it! FULL LIFETIME MOTOBECANE USA WARRANTY

What Does The Century Elite Compare To:
The Specialized Roubaix Comp sells for $2200 in stores -

1) + Century Elite has HIGH MODULUS CARBON Fiber MONOCOQUE FRAME made in Taiwan
     (Taiwan is regarded as the BEST for carbon bicycle technology. The Specialized frame is made in China.)

2) + Century Elite has FREE super-light Clipless Pedals! (List $80)
     (The Specialized bike comes with low dollar plastic pedals) (List $10)

3) + Century Elite has Ritchey Bar / Stem / FSA Carbon Seatpost, Professional level Kenda Kaliente road racing tires
     (Specialized comes with lower level housebrand items)

4) + Century Elite has Cane Creek Polished aluminum Dual-Pull Brake Calipers
    (Specialized comes with comparable level Shimano 105)

How much Assembly needs to be done?
We are selling these bikes Factory Direct in the Factory box so you get pay a price comparable to what dealers pay for similarly equipped bikes. These are factory boxed in "dealer-ready" condition and are approx 90% assembled. Most customers have told us they can complete the assembly and tuning in 25 minutes or so. CLICK HERE to see sample assembly instructions and a video. Go to www.bikeisland.com to purchase tools and the complete video.

Remember... no sales tax* (49 States) and shipping via UPS GROUND to 48 STATES is included in the price of the bike
Tracking and ETA will be sent shortly after your bike ships out (email for AK, PR and HI addtl cost ) SAVE $1300 off LIST of $2,595