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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.
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) |
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| 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 |
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