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!