| Title: | Bicycling |
| Notice: | Bicycling for Fun |
| Moderator: | JAMIN::WASSER |
| Created: | Mon Apr 14 1986 |
| Last Modified: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Number of topics: | 3214 |
| Total number of notes: | 31946 |
I've been looking for a touring bike for weekend recreational
use, for $300 +/-$50. I came across the Lotus Excelle for $339
at the International Bicycle Center. It was recommended over
the Bianchi Strada LX and Premio, and Peugot Bordeaux. My
questions are:
1. is the Lotus Excelle a better bike relative to others in that
price range?
2. is $339 a good price for the Lotus Excelle?
3. why are some dealers saying that Lotus is shutting down and
if that is the case, should I be concerned? [international
people told me that mom/pop stores don't carry lotus because
the company insists that stores buy in too large lots]
Other stores are steering me to Shogun and Miyata: how would they
rate in my price range?
I'll be making the purchase decision in a few days. Any other
advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Rich
| T.R | Title | User | Personal Name | Date | Lines |
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| 887.1 | Competing for the same bike? | DELNI::SILK | serving time | Sat Oct 15 1988 08:57 | 6 |
Yes, I'm in the same situation. And I saw the same bike
at the same store. It's a 1987 model, and the 88s are
more expensive. I've heard that the 89s will be more
expensive yet.
Nina
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