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Motobecane Grand Record, 2nd from the top of the line. The main triangle is very desirable Reynolds 531 double butted tubing and it should have Campagnolo dropouts. Decals and head badge suggest pre-1974 while the combination of Weinmann brakes and Reynolds 531 forks suggest post 1970. So, it would appear to be circa 1971-1973. Motobecane appears to have used a sequential serial number format, with no year indicator, however based on the samples in my database we still be able to narrow it down. The rear derailleur should also have a patent date adjacent to the cable housing recess, which should be close to the build date.
This model was marketed as a upscale touring model but that was mainly due to the presence of clincher wheelset as opposed to tubulars. However those look like they may be tubular wheels, which would at least explain the atypical Campagnolo Tipo hubset. It's a nice model on the cusp between mid-range and high end and appears to be in good shape for it's age. The problem is that it also brings the idosyncrasies associated with French bicycles of the era. Stems and posts are slightly undersize compared to most lighweights. Most threading will be French.
French sized/threaded replacement parts can harder to find and more expensive. The Stronglight crankset has a proprietary extractor threading and requires the proper remover.
Aftermarket ones are still available but quite expensive. Still, this is a very desirable model and, for most owners, warrants the extra effort associate with the French heritage. Congratulations, it's a nice acquisition. Those bikes are still popular, especially for building up rando bikes. It's a great find and will make a sweet ride. Panaracer Paselas are very good 27' clinchers, available in 1', 1-1/8' or 1-1/4'. Probably all you need to do is service the bearings and replace the tires.
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Yes, the crank threads are 23.35mm and people offering crank puller tools on ebay want about $100 for them (a couple are currently listed). Otherwise, I don't see you need much for parts. Between this forum and CR, you might be able to find someone who will let you borrow one with a deposit. Sheldon has the details on French threading You can really improve those brakes by replacing the pads with Kool Stop Dura cartridges (based on my 40 years of high-load Weinmann use). Except that those may not be clinchers on the bicycle.
It appears that a previous owner may have converted from the OEM clinchers, as those look like Clement tubular tires on Fiamme red label tubular rims. (Hence, the Campagnolo Tipo hubs versus the typical Normandy). Plus, the brake pads appear to be sitting lower than normal in the mounting slots, which would be indicative of the 4mm smaller bead seat radius of tubulars versus 27'clinchers.
So, the owner may also have the decision of whether he wants the immediate expense of converting to an OEM clincher style wheelset or put up with the long term expense and relative fragility of tubulars. Given that THE owner is a Schwinn person, he may find the tubular experience to be frustrating, unless he's familiar with Paramounts. As for Stronglight crank pullers, there is a far cheaper, though still expensive option. Stein manufactures Stronglight and TA pullers.
You can purchase them through several mail order shops, such as Velo-Orange, for about $55.00 US. However, the ride quality of good tubulars for many of us make up for the trouble of learning to glue them. (still nice to have a clincher wheelset sitting around to swap) There is also an easy flat kit that will get you home from a flat - a 2-oz bottle of Stan's plus 1/4-oz bottle of Zap-a-gap, and a valve core tool note that also requires removable valve cores, which are typical of higher-grade tires the good news is it's not difficult to find a reasonably priced clincher wheelset with 120mm rear axle spacing, which will take a comparable freewheel. Most new pre-built clincher wheelsets with that rear axle spacing and taking a 5-speed freewheel are going to be 27 inch (which would get you back to Panaracer tires).
Most trouble and expense with best result would probably be building up a 700c clincher wheelset, because of the big range of modern tires available.
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