Lotus (not the UK one)

[grogee]

I have a Lotus track bike that I'm thinking of selling but I'm trying to get some more info before I sell.

It is the Japanese Lotus, not the Lotus that did the carbon bike for Boardman.

I've done a search in here (inconclusive), and Sheldon Brown has this slim entry on his excellent site:

"Lotus
The Lotus brand was introduced in 1980. It was made by made by Tsunoda, distributed by Alpha Cycle, Syosset NY.

Odyssey, 1981
A sporty 18-speed, with a racing-type frame"

Do you think there will be much interest in a 4130 cro-mo track frame from late 80s with some newer parts?

Don't really want to sell but can't escape the fact it's too big for me.

 

[grogee]

also this on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotus_(bicycles)

 

[grogee]

Found the pics!

Note the straight handlebars - this was when I briefly used it as an urban runaround.

I am going to return it to drop-bar format before sale.

Any guidance/info appreciated, I would like to sell to raise some funds now we have new baby around...

 

[Jonny69]

There has been one of them on here before, but it was in road trim. It might be a bit fixie for people on here or LFGSS. I'd be inclined to put the frame on eBay by itself then sell the rest on here. What were you looking to get for it out of interest? I have to say I was tempted for a mo because I ride fixed gear, but I've got way too many bikes already

 

[grogee]

Re:

I wondered about splitting but like you I have too many bikes. And also no time to split and sell bits what with a five week old baby as a distraction!

I was thinking of putting it on eBay starting at £99 with a reserve of £200 hoping for £250. Am I way out?