Elite 8 Motobecane bike lives up to expectations. The Shimano internal gear 8-speed hub is Great! I can roar up to the stopsign in high gear, stop, shift without moving into first for the takeoff. Positive and secure. Finish and components of the bike are good. BUT mine shipped with a flat tire on arrival. So I amout $8 for a new tube. Not a huge matter, overall.
Tip for consumers: I wish the site contained a "search" window without wadiing thru 100 different models to find mine.