Originally Posted by
morri869
Here's my lotus Classique. I had been casually looking for one for the last few years and finally found a nice local example in my size. It's a little rough around the edges but passes the 3 foot eye test with flying colors.
I am really surprised at how nice it rides with the stock componentry and even the choice of a Tange 1 frame. The team at Lotus really knew how to put together a bike.
The classique fills no real niche in my stable other than putting a smile on my face when I ride, but that is good enough a reason for me
I think you will find a new niche in your stable for a great riding bike. Back in 1984 I test rode every model in my local Lotus bike shop and bought the best riding model - a 1983 Lotus Classique in "Ice Blue", even though I was prepared to spend more. Riding it always makes me smile too. I still have it as my
#1 ride. Back when I first bought it I rode it over to a friend's house and after he rode it around a few neighborhood blocks he jumped off, asked where I got it and if they had any more, jumped in his car and raced over to buy one. He came back with a 1984 version in the same "Electric Blue" as yours. Enjoy!