Originally Posted by
Doohickie
Nishiki stopped producing bikes for the U.S. market in 2001, so it's at least that old. I have a later Nishiki as well- a hybrid, not a MTB.
Unless the frame says "Frame by Kawamura" on the chain stays, it is one of these later, Derby-produced models (i.e., late 80s or later), which is my guess. They were pretty much a department store brand, but not a bad one.
It may have a Raleigh USA counterpart; I've seen Raleighs with frame details pretty much the same as my Nishiki.
I would say that they, like Raleigh USA stuff, is better than department store level. My main ride for the past 2000 miles has been a 1998 Raleigh USA M60 mountain bike that has been nothing but a solid dependable enjoyable ride.
