Lotus Excelle
04-08-05, 09:52 AM
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Lotus Excelle
I have an 80's vintage Lotus Excelle made in Japan with Shimano components. I haven't used it in years so I'm thinking of selling it because I'm riding mtb's. All original components in mint condition. Frame is 900 tange but I'm not sure what size the frame is. Anyone know what I should price it at? Thanks.
04-08-05, 10:25 AM
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Put it on Ebay for .99 and see what happens...! (Unless that was you who did...)
Lotus is a big name, I'm sure you'll get better feedback than that. Big bikes go for fewer $$$...
Lotus is a big name, I'm sure you'll get better feedback than that. Big bikes go for fewer $$$...
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https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=WDVW
This guy didn't properly represent the bike. Maybe $100 tops if it were me, that's what I'd pay in great condition / good fit / complete 600 group including hubs, nice and shiney. In mish-mash condition, $25-$40.
This guy didn't properly represent the bike. Maybe $100 tops if it were me, that's what I'd pay in great condition / good fit / complete 600 group including hubs, nice and shiney. In mish-mash condition, $25-$40.
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04-08-05, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by rms
Frame is 900 tange but I'm not sure what size the frame is.
04-11-05, 12:55 PM
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I just sold an Excelle (with Ishiwata 4130 tubing) to my neighbor for $20. But that's what I bought it for at a yard sale a couple of years ago.
Search the threads for Lotus...but remember there are 2 different Lotus companies.
PJ
Search the threads for Lotus...but remember there are 2 different Lotus companies.
PJ
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Originally Posted by rms
If I can't get $200 for it I''ll keep it.
If I understand the lineage correctly the Excelle, while a nice riding bike, was near the middle of the line.
I hope it does sell for $200, that would be awesome and possibly raise the prices across the board.
PJ
