2009 Motobecane Le Champion SL Titanium (Limited Qtys)
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Road Bikes - 2009 Motobecane Le Champion SL Ti

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Shimano Ultegra SL, 20 Speed Titanium
2009 Motobecane
Le Champion SL Ti $1999.49
(Compare to $4500 LiteSpeed)

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3/2.5 Butted Titanium, Ultegra SL Cranks, Ritchey WCS Wheels
Ritchey WCS Bar, Stem and Post

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Save up to 60% Off List Prices
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Compare to $4,500 Litespeed Titanium
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to 48 United States
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This bike comes 90% assembled. If you don't feel confident working on your bike, we suggest you take it to a local bike shop for final assembly & safety checks. How much Assembly? CLICK HERE for sample assembly instructions and videos CLICK HERE for a special price on the full Video DVD/CD and Folding Mini ToolKit

What size should I order?
Compare the Geometry Sizing chart against bikes you have ridden. In general, bikes with similar effective top tube lengths will fit similarly: Geometry Sizing Chart
Sizing Tip: These Le Champion Titanium bikes have a semi-sloping top tube / semi-compact geometry similar to the Trek Pilot or Specialized Roubaix which have higher headtubes for a more upright position with more standover height.


2009 Le Champion SL Titanium Road Bike
We are an authorized Motobecane USA and national service/warranty center.
These bikes are the newest 2009 models being sold at a special introduction price.
They will be on the Motobecane site later this year.


FEATURES:
Geometrically enhanced, butted 3/2.5 Titanium tubing with Plush riding, sweet handling High Modulus 3K Carbon fiber Monocoque fork.
Professional Grade Shimano 10 Speed Technology - Ultegra SL 20 Speed Derailleurs (front and rear) Ultegra SL Shifters/brake levers. Ultegra SL Crankset, Ritchey WCS Bar, WCS Stem, Ritchey WCS Seatpost and Ritchey WCS Wheelset as well. The wheelset alone has a list of $660 and has been compared to Dura Ace wheels.
Superlight at a feathery 15.9 to 16.5 lbs* (mfg. provided weights without pedals or reflectors)

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Features:
+HIGH MODULUS 3K CARBON Fiber MONOCOQUE fork
+Ritchey WCS Wheelset (superfast, race-ready wheels compared to Dura Ace wheels)
+Super-Light about 16.5 pounds* (mfg provided weight)
+BONUS PD-5610 Road Clipless Pedals

Motobecane's have been Professionally Tested with Top Reviews
Motobecane brand bicycles have been ridden and tested extensively by Road Bike Action, Roadie International and Bicycling Magazine for several MONTHS and all their editors rave about them

Shimano Ultegra SL
Shimano introduces a new group for 2009 - Ultegra SL. Lighter and faster and cooler looking than regular Ultegra and dangerously close to replacing the ultimate group - Dura Ace

Shopping Comparison Guide
Compare the 2009 Le Champion SL Ti to the 2009 Trek Madone 5.2 Pro equipped with Ultegra SL group.
Or Litespeed Titanium Sienna with Ultegra.

The Madone 5.2 List price is around $3700 and most stores sell this for $3199 + Tax (approx $224) = $3423
The Litespeed Titanium Sienna retails online for around $4100 with the lower level Ultegra (NOT the Ultegra SL)
The Le Champion SL Ti is available at a discount for this limited production = $1999 (includes shipping)

Buy the Le Champion SL Titanium and save over $1700 vs the Trek or save over $2000 vs the Litespeed Titanium Sienna

Warranty
Trek gives lifetime against defects or a $350 crash credit towards a new frame (08 frame/fork = $2749)
If you crash your Trek or ding a tube, a replacement Trek road bike frame costs you about $2,400+

The Motobecane Titanium frame has a lifetime warranty against defects. Titanium is the MOST crash and dent resistant bike material on the market. Carbon fiber or Titanium, which material do you think is easier to crack by accident?

Components
Trek has housebrand parts and housebrand wheels
The Litespeed Sienna Titanium has lower level Ritchey PRO and lower level Ultegra (Not the higher level Ultegra SL)

The Motobecane has top-of-the-line Ritchey WCS parts (used in all pro races and the Tour in France) and WCS Protocol wheelset

How much Assembly needs to be done?
How can the price be this good?
We are selling these bikes Factory Direct in the Factory box so you get to 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 of the whole bike including the pre-installed parts in 25 minutes or less. CLICK HERE to see sample assembly instructions and a video.
CLICK HERE for a special price on the full Bike Tips Video DVD/CD and Folding Mini ToolKit

What size should I order?
Compare the Geometry Sizing chart against bikes you have ridden. In general, bikes with similar effective top tube lengths will fit similarly: Geometry Sizing Chart
Sizing Tip: These Le Champion Titanium bikes have a semi-sloping top tube / semi-compact geometry similar to the Trek Pilot or Specialized Roubaix which have higher headtubes for a more upright position with more standover height.

Available now for only $1999 Factory direct.
Instock in limited Quantities

Remember... no sales tax* (48 States) and shipping via UPS GROUND to 48 STATES is included in the price of the bike

Frame

Geometrically enhanced, butted 3/2.5 Titanium with replaceable derailleur hanger, 2x H2O bosses Click Here to See Image Gallery

Fork

AeroCarbon SL High Modulus Monocoque 3K Carbon Fiber with Carbon Steerer 1.125 inch

Headset

Cane Creek IS2 Sealed Bearing Threadless 1.125 inch

Derailleurs

Shimano SL Ultegra 10 Speed (20 Spd total) front and rear

Shifters/Levers

Shimano SL Ultegra 10 Speed STI (20 Speed total)

Brakes

Shimano Ultegra SL aluminum calipers

Hubs

Ritchey WCS sealed bearings

Rims

Ritchey WCS OCR technology

Crank/BottomBracket

Ultegra SL 53/39T or 52/39 (no choice) / integrated with External Bearing Bottom Bracket

Cassette/Chain

Shimano 6600 Ultegra 10 Speed 12-27T, Shimano CN HG6600 Ultegra 10spd Chain

Saddle

Road Racing (Turbo style)

Seatpost

Ritchey WCS Aluminum 27.2mm x 300mm

Stem

Ritchey WCS Aluminum 1.125 inch steerer, 31.8mm OS clamp

Handlebars

Ritchey WCS Butted Aluminum Ergo Bar 31.8mm OS

Pedals

PD-5610 Road Clipless Pedals included

Tires Kenda Kaliente IronCloak Kevlar or Vittoria Rubino (No Choice) 700x23c, Presta valve tubes
Color Brushed Titanium Click Here for Image Gallery
Sizes 48, 51, 53, 56 and 59cm Click here for Geometry Sizing Chart
(Center of BB to Top of SEAT TUBE / Seatpost Clamp/collar - just like Trek Madone)

This bike comes approx 90% assembled - We suggest you take it to your local bike shop for final assembly & safety checks
CLICK HERE to see sample assembly instructions and a video CLICK HERE for a special price on the full Bike Tips Video DVD/CD and Folding Mini ToolKit