Designed by Cinelli Lotus Record frame
10-30-22, 11:18 AM
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Designed by Cinelli Lotus Record frame
Hello all,
I just grab this Lotus Record frame. Not much information on this designed by Cinelli frame on the Internet. I tried to do my homeworks but would like more information and confirmation from some of you guys who has more knowledge of this bike. So here is what I think I know from this frame and please add your comment and more importantly, correct me if I am wrong!
I still have to remove the BB but I expect the frame to be made of SLX Columbus tubing. While the seller told me it was a 1984, I lean more toward 1986-87, mainly based on the downtube decals. I also found detailed pictures of bike with an identical frame that is presented as a 1986 (without any evidence to back this up tough). Is there any frame characteristics that could lead to a more precise assessment of the year? Not clear if the pantographed chainring originally came with this specific frame, but since it is a C Record one, it may also indicate that the frame is later than 1984.
I would really appreciate any knowledge about this frame. From my searches, it seems that the Record is the least documented model of the "designed by Cinelli" serie.
Many thanks!
I just grab this Lotus Record frame. Not much information on this designed by Cinelli frame on the Internet. I tried to do my homeworks but would like more information and confirmation from some of you guys who has more knowledge of this bike. So here is what I think I know from this frame and please add your comment and more importantly, correct me if I am wrong!
I still have to remove the BB but I expect the frame to be made of SLX Columbus tubing. While the seller told me it was a 1984, I lean more toward 1986-87, mainly based on the downtube decals. I also found detailed pictures of bike with an identical frame that is presented as a 1986 (without any evidence to back this up tough). Is there any frame characteristics that could lead to a more precise assessment of the year? Not clear if the pantographed chainring originally came with this specific frame, but since it is a C Record one, it may also indicate that the frame is later than 1984.
I would really appreciate any knowledge about this frame. From my searches, it seems that the Record is the least documented model of the "designed by Cinelli" serie.
Many thanks!
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10-31-22, 07:39 AM
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Is it a Lotus or a Cinelli? Or both? In either case, it is a beautiful frameset.
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10-31-22, 07:51 AM
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Agree with pB above. That’s an amazing frame.
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10-31-22, 07:59 AM
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10-31-22, 08:41 AM
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Very nice frame. It looks as though it is in good shape.
10-31-22, 09:01 AM
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Besides the fact that it appears to be a very nice frameset, what does "designed by Cinelli" really mean? It's got one Cinelli decal and a fork crown.
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10-31-22, 06:54 PM
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fraba here are the specifications per the vintagelotuscycling page on the wayback machine:
Here is a copy of the discussion, same site:
and the couple of pictures from the site:
Here is a copy of the discussion, same site:
and the couple of pictures from the site:
10-31-22, 07:14 PM
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The cranks will have a date code on the back
4 in a circle would be 1984
then they went to a square, with 11 inside.
1984 Corsa Record parts do exist.
they were near vaporware till 1986.
snd the. With Colbalto brakes as the Deltas were withdrawn for a while.
4 in a circle would be 1984
then they went to a square, with 11 inside.
1984 Corsa Record parts do exist.
they were near vaporware till 1986.
snd the. With Colbalto brakes as the Deltas were withdrawn for a while.
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