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Elan 75
". . . everything a world class racing machine should be."
~~ Catalog Quote ~~
The Elan 75 was one of three bicycles in the Team LOTUS Racing Series produced in 1987. Following the Campagnolo equipped Design Cinelli Supreme and the Dura Ace equipped Prestige, the Elan 75 was outfitted with the Sugino 75 group which used carbon fiber component enhancements. The bicycle also used the Tange #75 fork crown. The bicycle was only available in the pictured black and white fade, a fitting color choice given the carbon components, relatively new technology at that time.
We believe the the image below is a pre-production photo because the water bottle isn't imprinted with the LOTUS logo as in the catalog photos of the time. The extent of the paint fade also obscured the LOTUS logo on the downtube, production models we have seen usually have less black fade on the down tube and chain/seat stays.
We believe the the image below is a pre-production photo because the water bottle isn't imprinted with the LOTUS logo as in the catalog photos of the time. The extent of the paint fade also obscured the LOTUS logo on the downtube, production models we have seen usually have less black fade on the down tube and chain/seat stays.
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| 1987 Lotus Elan 75 Team LOTUS Racing Series |
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| Frame Details | Eisho investment cast lugs, Sugino 75 bottom bracket shell, semi-wrap seat stay ends, braze on front derailleur, top tube cable guides, shift lever bosses on downtube. | ||
| Frame Tubing | Tange Prestige DB Chrome Moly | Headset | Suntour Superbe pro |
| Fork | Tange Prestige Blades w/ Tange 75 Crown | Handlebar | Nitto 185-F Black w/ Gold Trim |
| Colors | White w/ Black Fade | Stem | Nitto Pearl Black w/ Gold Trim |
| Frame Sizes | 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 60, 63 cm | Brakes | Sugino 75 Alloy w/ Black Accents Levers: Sugino 75 Aero Graphite High Carbon Fiber |
| Crank | Sugino 75 Alloy, Carbon Fiber Inlay Chainrings | Seatpost | Sugino SP-KC |
| Pedals | Sugino 75 One Piece Carbon Fiber w/ Sugino 75 Toe Clips LOTUS straps | Saddle | Selle Italia Super Turbo Black Suede |
| Shift Levers | Sugino 75 High Carbon Graphite | Rims | Araya Pro Staff, Super Hard Anodized, 32 Holes |
| Front Derailleur | Sugino 75 Brazed On | Hubs | Suntour Superbe Pro, Sealed |
| Rear Derailleur | Sugino 75, Sealed Bearing Pulleys | Spokes | 14-15 DB Stainless Steel |
| Freewheel | Suntour Winner Pro, 7 Cogs, 12-21 | Tires | Panaracer Super Leger, Tubular |
| Chain | Suntour SP-6000 Ultra | Weight | 20 lbs. for 54cm |
| Notes | Accessories: LOTUS Water Bottle, Rim Cement, Alloy Cage. | ||
