Lotus Sport MTB (Shropshire)

[Joe*Pro]

Don’t see these often…

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/19521937...rICypB2Riq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[nicklej]

Thats a nice find. My dad used to have this bike and if he still rode a bike then this bike would be a nostalgia trip for him

 

[Imlach]

Nice. I like the contrasting seat and chainstays. Entry level beauty to be honest, components probably bombproof anyhow.. Had an 2000 entry level Giant alu bike kitted with Alivio that I rode constantly, old Alivio never failed me.

 

[kingoffootball]

It's nice it has the original fork and tyres.

 

[Wobert]

I found this by accident looking for a 110 road bike…..and bought it.

It’s in pretty good condition for a 28 year old bike and the patina it has, makes it even better.

All original and the same owner since new. It a tribute to the owner.

Of course there’s a reason why it piqued my interest…..

I worked at Lotus Engineering between 1991 & 1995.

When Chris Boardman won his gold medal at the Barcelona Olympics, Lotus decided to capitalise on the publicity and launched a range of bikes manufactured by British Eagle.

IIRC they offered 3 or 4 models in limited qtys, using a common base frame with differing group sets.

As an employee I had the option to buy one, but decided on a bespoke Orange Clockwork instead.

Fast forward 28 years and I’ve accomplished my original goal of owning a Lotus bike….

 

[My_Teenage_Self]

I had very different, but similar lotus unicorn; they didn't all use the same base frame though! Congrats on finding yours!



Were you at lotus for the development of the Elise?

 

[Wobert]

Yes, design started just before I left. Originally named as the “step in car” the original Elise was designed to have partial doors like the BMW Z1.

The initial chassis / body layout was done by one the vehicle designers in his lunchtime, between client projects that paid the bills.

 

[CTK]

Don't remember the Lotus tyres!