In other words, the Gran Premio Elite is an excellent value proposition on paper. It also has a better-shifting drivetrain than rivals from Trek, Cannondale, and Specialized, and as a matter of opinion, those sporty Shimano RS11 wheels look splendid on the Motobecane’s classic steel silhouette. Allow us to elaborate: The $796 Motobecane Gran Premio Elite isn’t a new design, but the steel-framed roadie is lighter than aluminum competitors and delivers superb vibration damping. If you’re in the market for a new, sub-$1,000 road bike and you think your only option is a bicycle from a major brand with an aluminum frame, a carbon fiber fork, and a lower-end Shimano drivetrain, you’re wrong. Something We Don’t: The Tektro rim brakes are the opposite of good.What We Love: You won’t find Shimano 105 anywhere else at this price.
The Takeaway: Aggressive handling and crisp shifting highlight this high-value roadie.
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