Gleaming Lotus Competition (C. 1980-81)

Gorgeous Gleaming Used Lotus Competition Frame Set for sale $225 USD + shipping.

Frame size 63x56 cm c-c. Seat post diameter is 27.2 mm. Intended for 700c wheels.  But is a great candidate for possible 650B conversion--see last 2 photos.

Original Blue Paint, Badge, Chrome Tange fork. Left chain stay has tire rub mark on inside--see pic. And there is a small chip under the right shifter from front brake caliper. 

New Lotus Decals. As was typical of Lotus bikes,  the original decals flaked off.  Metallic Champion and Tsunoda stickers are original. 

*Includes the original Suntour shifters and seat binder bolt.  Replacement Shimano BB and later 1980s Superbe Pro Headset are also included. $225 USD.  Superbe Pro HS lettering has worn away.

Contact: francopedia at gmale dot calm

For perspective, frame is shown with 650B wheels and 650Bx38 tires. 38s have tight clearance.  650x36 would be a better choice.  Possibly fenders would clear 650Bx32?

Bianchi Folgore Frame 1948

 

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1992-3 Cannondale Track Bike Exc.Superbe 54 cm

 1992-3 Cannondale Track Bike Exc.Superbe 54 cm Minneapolis, MN USA SOLD!

Gorgeous lighty used TRACK 54 cm..  Looks like it was barely ridden.

*Bike was Repainted before I acquired  it.  “Paint by Cole” decal on seat tube..  It’s in excellent condition with, small scratches near rear dropouts.

Suntour Superbe Pro: Hubs, Headset, Crankset/BB.

Mavic CXP33 Red Anodized 700C Rims  Front radial spoked. Michelin Axial Pro Clincher Tires

Saddle Jaguar II  NJS stamped. Has small scrape on upper right corner.

Nitto alloy track bars. NJS stamped

PEDALS are NOT INCLUDED

Synchros Stem and Seatpost. Black seatpost has scratches.  Seatpost has a replacement saddle carrier.

Suntour Superbe Pro: Hubs, Headset, Crankset/BB. Only the crankset/bb are stamped “NJS.” The other Suntour Parts are NOT stamped “NJS.”

Serial number is buried under the repaint.  The only number visible is B1-302 and It’s some factory code.

SOLD.  Minneapolis, MN USA

753 Team Pro SB=Ilkeston

57 cm Raleigh Team Pro 753 Re-painted Frame built at the  Ilkeston workshop. According to the serial number, it was built in '81. Note, I am  NOT the color-coordinator.

Satanic Serial number SB4 666 on BB and Steerer Tube

Sauvage Cyclocross 1952ish ORIGINAL PAINT!

I bought an early original 50s Sauvage Cyclocross frame and bottom bracket.  I built it with mostly period-correct parts. Rear axle spacing is 110 mm O.L.D.  Front is 98 mm. Parts List:

Brooks B-17 "Butchered" Saddle.

Philippe Bars/Stem

Simplex alloy bar end shifter & Simplex 4 speed TDF derailleur w/ ATOM 14-22 FW. Sedis chain.

Campagnolo Gran Sport 3-piece steel alloy hubs 110 & 98 mm axle spacing on Nisi tubular rims w/ later Simplex QR skewers.

Lyotard 460-D Pedals w/ Christophe Clips 1960s.

Stronglight 49D cranks, 1950s 

TA 46T Chainring w/ guard, 1960s

Mafac "Open Back Levers w/ later Criterium Cantilevers.Original Mafac Canti Bosses.

 

Gorgeous Silver+Chrome Fuji Newest Circa 1973-74

 70s Silver Fuji Newest. 24" Center-Top Seat Tube. (61 CM).  Top Tube 23" C-C, (58 cm). Specs Below.

Pedals MKS Upgraded Mikishima Unique

Cranks:  Original Sugino Mighty 52/44 151 BCD. Replacement 44 inner ring

Clincher Wheels 27":  Sun CR18 Rear Rim, Weinmann Concave Front,  Original Sunshine Large Flange Hubs. 

Derailleurs/Shifters:  Original Suntour V-Luxe Rear, SL Front, Ratcheting Power Levers

Brakes: Upgraded Shimano Dura Ace 1st Generation with Kool Stop Shoes.

Saddle: Upgraded  Serfas Cosmos

Seatpost:  Original Creep Rider 2-bolt (Campy Style).

Pump: Original Primus

Bars/Stem: Nitto Universiade 105 Bars and Original Fluted Stem

Chain/Freewheel:  New 2021 SRAM Chain and Winner 5 Spd 13-24.