FS: 1984 Lotus Classique 24.5" exc. cond.
07-25-21, 03:33 PM
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FS: 1984 Lotus Classique 24.5" exc. cond.
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 NOS 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 - see photos.
$400 + actual ShipBikes shipping charge (free pick up in Columbus OH)
Frame and Fork:
Frame tubing: Tange Champion #2, chrome under burgundy paint
Fork tubing: Tange Champion chrome molybden steel
Manufactured 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 170mm arm; 52/42 chainrings
Bottom bracket: Sugino
Chain: HKK 3K
Pedals: SR SP100AL
Toeclips: ALE
Wheels:
Hubs: Suntour Sealed Bearing, 36 spokes
Skewers: Suntour
Rims: Ukai hard anodized (black) 700 x 25c
Spokes: stainless steel
Other:
Water bottle cage
Serial number: SH00929
Size: Seat tube: 24.5” c-to-c; Top tube: 22.75” c-to-c
Condition: Excellent
Probably as close to NOS 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 - see photos.
$400 + actual ShipBikes shipping charge (free pick up in Columbus OH)
Frame and Fork:
Frame tubing: Tange Champion #2, chrome under burgundy paint
Fork tubing: Tange Champion chrome molybden steel
Manufactured 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 170mm arm; 52/42 chainrings
Bottom bracket: Sugino
Chain: HKK 3K
Pedals: SR SP100AL
Toeclips: ALE
Wheels:
Hubs: Suntour Sealed Bearing, 36 spokes
Skewers: Suntour
Rims: Ukai hard anodized (black) 700 x 25c
Spokes: stainless steel
Other:
Water bottle cage
Last edited by James1964; 07-26-21 at 02:27 PM.
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Another beauty... both your bikes are in great shape..
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