Originally Posted by
USAZorro
I looked closer, and the frame is quite nice. A shot close enough to be able to make out the tubing sticker would have been helpful.
I do like that Basso though. Almost nice enough to make me think to pass up a Raleigh.
For the Lotus (scroll down to the data sheets at the bottom. This is an '86):
Lotus Legend Bicycle
It's either Tange #1 or #2, double butted. Shimano 600 EX throughout, aside from the bars, stem and seatpost. Listed at 22lbs for the 54cm model, and from what I understand, that is quite respectable.
I don't think I'm being rash here. I think both bikes are pretty solid prospects/values.