1984 Lotus Classique 24.5" ex. cond. $425
06-25-21, 01:35 PM
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1984 Lotus Classique 24.5" ex. cond. $425
1984 Lotus Classique
Serial number: SH00929
Size: Seat tube: 24.5” c-to-c; Top tube: 22.75” c-to-c
Condition: Excellent
Probably as close to new as you'll find. Original owner said he rode it only a few times. All original components, including black leather "Lotus" branded seat. Please note there are a few small chips in the paint and damage to decals due to transporting - see photos.
$425 plus shipping by shipbikes.com (carrier is FedEx)
Frame and Fork:
Frame tubing: Tange Champion #2, chrome under burgundy paint
Fork tubing: Tange Champion chrome molybden steel
"Hand brazed by Tsunoda"
Cockpit:
Headset: Shimano 600EX
Handlebars: SR Sakae Custom Road Champion 41cm c-to-c
Stem: SR
Seat: Kashima “Kashimax” black leather with "Lotus" branding across back
Seat post: SR Laprade, fluted
Bar tape: Profile "World Wildlife Fund" pattern
Brakes:
Calipers: DiaCompe 500
Levers: DiaCompe
Brake lever hoods: DiaCompe gum rubber (new)
Drivetrain:
Shift levers: Suntour Symmetric piggy-back friction shifters
Front derailleur: Suntour ARX
Rear derailleur: Suntour ARX
Freewheel: Suntour Perfect, 6-speed
Crankset: Sugino RT 52/42 chainrings
Bottom bracket: Sugino
Chain: HKK 3K
Pedals: SR SP100AL
Toeclips: ALE
Wheels:
Hubs: Suntour Sealed Bearing
Skewers: Suntour
Rims: Ukai hard anodized (black) 700 x 25c
Spokes: 36 stainless steel
Kashimax black leather seat
Serial number: SH00929
Size: Seat tube: 24.5” c-to-c; Top tube: 22.75” c-to-c
Condition: Excellent
Probably as close to new as you'll find. Original owner said he rode it only a few times. All original components, including black leather "Lotus" branded seat. Please note there are a few small chips in the paint and damage to decals due to transporting - see photos.
$425 plus shipping by shipbikes.com (carrier is FedEx)
Frame and Fork:
Frame tubing: Tange Champion #2, chrome under burgundy paint
Fork tubing: Tange Champion chrome molybden steel
"Hand brazed by Tsunoda"
Cockpit:
Headset: Shimano 600EX
Handlebars: SR Sakae Custom Road Champion 41cm c-to-c
Stem: SR
Seat: Kashima “Kashimax” black leather with "Lotus" branding across back
Seat post: SR Laprade, fluted
Bar tape: Profile "World Wildlife Fund" pattern
Brakes:
Calipers: DiaCompe 500
Levers: DiaCompe
Brake lever hoods: DiaCompe gum rubber (new)
Drivetrain:
Shift levers: Suntour Symmetric piggy-back friction shifters
Front derailleur: Suntour ARX
Rear derailleur: Suntour ARX
Freewheel: Suntour Perfect, 6-speed
Crankset: Sugino RT 52/42 chainrings
Bottom bracket: Sugino
Chain: HKK 3K
Pedals: SR SP100AL
Toeclips: ALE
Wheels:
Hubs: Suntour Sealed Bearing
Skewers: Suntour
Rims: Ukai hard anodized (black) 700 x 25c
Spokes: 36 stainless steel
Kashimax black leather seat
Last edited by James1964; 06-25-21 at 02:00 PM. Reason: added photos
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07-13-21, 12:22 PM
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This is cool! It’s probably too nice for my project since I’m basically just looking for a frameset. Would be a shame to disassemble something in such great shape!
Where’s the bike located by the way!
cheers
tim
Where’s the bike located by the way!
cheers
tim
07-13-21, 01:25 PM
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That plastic dork disk is pristine for the age.
