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Prestige 

This model Prestige (Pacific Cycles) should not be confused with the 1987 Lotus Prestige Dura Ace. Please go to the Lotus Elite page for some additional background on the Lotus Prestige. 1983 Prestige Specifications are included at the bottom of this page.

The Lotus Prestige was equipped very similar to the Lotus Elite; however, the Prestige features upgraded Ishiwata DB tubing, the Elite was Hi-Ten steel.
1983 Lotus Prestige (Pacific Cycles)
Frame Details Forged drop outs, top tube cable guides, brazed on shifter and bottle bosses, cable guides under bottom bracket
Frame Tubing Ishiwata Mangy X DB Headset Chrome Steel
Fork Ishiwata Mangy X DB Handlebar Alloy with Cotton Tape
Colors Medium Blue, Gunmetal Grey Stem Alloy
Frame Sizes 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64 cm Brakes Gran Compe Type Alloy QR Side Pull and Slotted Levers
Crank Alloy 42-52 Seatpost Alloy Fluted
Pedals Alloy Black Quill w/ Toe Clips and Straps Saddle Viscount Anaomic
Shift Levers Suntour VX on Down Tube Rims Alloy 27 x 1 1/4 Alloy
Front Derailleur Suntour VX Hubs Alloy "Shimano-Type" w/ QR
Rear Derailleur Suntour VX Spokes
Freewheel Suntour 6-Speed Tires IRC 27 x 1 1/8 Skin
Chain "Gold Chain" Weight 24.5 lbs. for 54 cm
Notes
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