Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Steel -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Shimano, Truvativ -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 3 × 9 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Handmade Reynolds 520 double-butted chromoly with Rear Rack Mounts, 2xH2O mounts
Suspension Fork
Kinesis Comp Carbon Fiber Taperblade (1" steerer)
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Shift Levers
Shimano SL-R440-9 Precision Shifting 9spd
Cassette
Shimano Hyperglide 12-25 9 Speed
Crank
Current Spec TruVativ BlastBlack Alloy, 30x42x52T / Square Taper, Sealed Bearing 68mm
Bottom Bracket
Current Spec TruVativ BlastBlack Alloy, 30x42x52T / Square Taper, Sealed Bearing 68mm
Chain
KMC Z9000 for 9 Speed
Wheels
Rims
Shimano WH-R500 Doublewall aluminum rims, stainless steel spokes, radial laced front
Tires
Kenda Kwest, Road 700x28 / Presta valve
Brakes
Brakes
Dual Pivot Aluminum Alloy Polished Black Finish
Brake Levers
Tektro PowerV Aluminum Black Polish Finish
Cockpit
Handlebar
Kalloy Black Finish Aluminum with Comfort bend 26.0mm / Kalloy Adjustable Rise, Black Polish Aluminum, threadless, 1 1/8" / Velo Dual Comfort Density
Headset
TH cage ball bearing headset
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 49cm | 52cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm | 61cm | 64cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Height | 269 mm | 269 mm | 269 mm | 269 mm | 269 mm | 269 mm | 269 mm |
| Front Center | 576 mm | 582 mm | 584 mm | 586 mm | 596 mm | 600 mm | 610 mm |
| Rake | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 520 mm | 535 mm | 555 mm | 565 mm | 575 mm | 595 mm | 615 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75 ° | 74 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 490 mm | 520 mm | 540 mm | 560 mm | 580 mm | 610 mm | 640 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 72 ° | 72 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° |
| Chainstay Length | 415 mm | 415 mm | 415 mm | 415 mm | 415 mm | 415 mm | 415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 981 mm | 987 mm | 989 mm | 991 mm | 1001 mm | 1005 mm | 1015 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 69 mm | 69 mm | 69 mm | 69 mm | 69 mm | 69 mm | 69 mm |
| Standover Height | 747 mm | 759 mm | 776 mm | 795 mm | 815 mm | 841 mm | 865 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
Cafe Noir belongs to the Motobecane Cafe model. Motobecane released 5 bikes variations of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2018 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Motobecane Cafe Express 3 2018 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 799$. On the other hand, Motobecane Cafe Noir 2018, is the most expensive and costs 1799$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Average price for General Urban bikes
If you want to purchase a solid General Urban bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 499$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a General Urban bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 1799$. In conclusion, this bike price is 260.52% higher than the price of the average General Urban bike.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork is made out of carbon, so, it is super light and stiff. In conclusion, a carbon fork gives you great control when steering, and is also more forgiving.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Motobecane Cafe Noir 2018, has a 700c aluminum model. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Motobecane Cafe Noir has Rim brakes installed. Rim brakes are cheaper than hydraulic brakes, and also easier to maintain. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.