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America and America Mixte

The America was Lotus' entry-level model for 1980-81, by 1983 the America had been given a promotion and was offered as an improved model above the Lotus Special. The 1983 America was available with either upright touring or drop racing handlebars and featured Positron shifting.
1981 Lotus America
Frame Details Brazed on top tube cable guides, lugged frame.
Frame Tubing Tange Champion Cro-Mo Tubing
Headset Tange, Chrome
Fork  Tange Champion
Handlebar SR Alloy
Colors  Red, Blue, Silver
Stem Alloy w/ Recessed Bolt
Frame Sizes 19, 21, 23, 25 inches
19, 21 inches for Mixte
Brakes Shimano Alloy Side Pull
Extension Levers
Crank SR Cotterless Alloy
Seatpost Stainless Steel
Pedals Platform Saddle Kashimax Anatomic
Shift Levers Shimano Altus on Stem Rims Araya or Ukai 27 x 1 1/4 Alloy
Front Derailleur Shimano Altus Hubs Shimano Alloy
Rear Derailleur Shimano Altus Spokes
Freewheel Shimano 6-Speed 14-32 Tires IRC 27 x 1 1/8
Chain Shimano Uniglide Weight 29 lbs, 30 lbs Mixte
Notes Lotus' entry level bicycle.
1983 Lotus America
Frame Details Brazed on top tube cable guides, lugged frame.
Frame Tubing Mangaloy Main Tubes Hi.Ten. Stays Headset Tange, Chrome
Fork Hi. Ten. Handlebar SR Alloy in Drop or Straight
Colors Red, Candy Blue, Black Stem Alloy w/ Recessed Bolt
Frame Sizes 19, 21, 23, 25 inches
19, 21 inches for Mixte
Brakes Dia Compe 500 Alloy Side pull w/ extension levers
Crank Shimano FC-FF 33 w/ Alloy Arms  Seatpost Stainless Steel
Pedals MKS SP-480 Alloy Rattrap Saddle Kashimax Anatomic Sports
Shift Levers Shimano Positron II PPS Stem Shifters Rims Ukai 27 x 1 1/4 Alloy
Front Derailleur Shimano Positron II Hubs Shimano Alloy AQ-11 QR Front
Rear Derailleur Shimano Positron II Spokes
Freewheel Shimano FF-50 5-Speed  Tires IRC 27 x 1 1/8 100psi Hi-Center Ridge
Chain Shimano Uniglide Weight 27.5 lbs for 21"
Notes 1983 America was avaiable in 4 models, Mens or Mixte with either drop or touring bars and alloy fenders.
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