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Esprit
"All new for 1987 the ESPRIT boasts a state-of-the-art aluminum frame constructed from 7000 series aluminum tubing....." ~~Catalog Quote~~
The Esprit shares it's frame with Lotus Leger, the Leger (LAY-zjhay) is equipped with less expensive components than the Esprit. This was Lotus' entry into the Aluminum frame arena. The bicycle in the photo below uses different shifters than stock, but for the most part the Esprit still looks original. The Esprit came in two colors, "Coral" as shown and "Aquamarine Blue". The Esprit is Shimano 600 EX equipped, like her steel framed sister, the Elite 600.
The Esprit shares it's frame with Lotus Leger, the Leger (LAY-zjhay) is equipped with less expensive components than the Esprit. This was Lotus' entry into the Aluminum frame arena. The bicycle in the photo below uses different shifters than stock, but for the most part the Esprit still looks original. The Esprit came in two colors, "Coral" as shown and "Aquamarine Blue". The Esprit is Shimano 600 EX equipped, like her steel framed sister, the Elite 600.
| 1987 Lotus Esprit Super Sport Triathlon Series |
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| Frame Details | TIG welded, oversize aluminum alloy in the three main tubes, oversize aluminum chainstays and seatstays, cable guides under bottom bracket, water bottle mounts on seat and down tube, chain hanger peg, head tube pump peg, top tube cable guides, shifter bosses on down tube. |
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| Frame Tubing | 7000 Series Aluminum | Headset | Shimano 600 EX |
| Fork | Tange Chrome Moly w/ LOTUS Engraved Crown | Handlebar | LOTUS Engraved Kusuki Aero-Indented Alloy |
| Colors | Aquamarine Blue, Coral | Stem | Kusuki W Singma Alloy |
| Frame Sizes | 48, 51,54, 56, 58, 61 cm | Brakes | Shimano 600 EX w/ Aero Levers, Silver w/ Black Hoods |
| Crank | Shimano 600 EX Biopace 42-52 | Seatpost | SR CT-P5 Alloy |
| Pedals | Shimano 600 EX Quill, Alloy | Saddle | Vetta Anatomic Black |
| Shift Levers | Shimano 600 EX Downtube w/ S.I.S | Rims | Araya SS-40 700c |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 600 EX | Hubs | Shimano 600 EX Sealed QR 36 holes |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 600 EX w/S.I.S | Spokes | 14 Guage Stainless Steel |
| Freewheel | Shimano 600 EX 13-24 6 cogs Silver | Tires | Panaracer Technova 700 x 20c Skin 125psi |
| Chain | Shimano Uniglide Silver/Black | Weight | 22 lbs. for 54cm |
| Notes | LOTUS water bottle and alloy cage included. | ||
