The broken frame on my Nishiki Riviera GT
03-31-09, 12:52 PM
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The broken frame on my Nishiki Riviera GT
I crashed my beloved Nishiki Riviera GT. Does anyone have any suggestions for me? Not sure what to do - thinking I have to look for a similar frame (hard to do) and transfer the components.
I crashed head on. I pulled the front wheel out a bit (which loosened the headset, which I retightened). It is actually a lot better now and I can ride no hands. However, I want to do some fully loaded touring and now I am not so sure if the frame can handle.
I have put some other photos of my ride so that you can see what a beauty she is.
I crashed head on. I pulled the front wheel out a bit (which loosened the headset, which I retightened). It is actually a lot better now and I can ride no hands. However, I want to do some fully loaded touring and now I am not so sure if the frame can handle.
I have put some other photos of my ride so that you can see what a beauty she is.
03-31-09, 06:52 PM
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Its toast. Find a donor frame, and move the components. Put a WTB Frame ad on your local Craigs List.
05-12-09, 03:33 PM
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Saw this thread and thought I'd say hi. How do you like your new Cresta?
05-18-09, 06:53 AM
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The Cresta is awesome! Everyone keeps asking how I got the bike in such great shape. The paint is beautiful and headset and other parts still shine. I put some fenders on, have a front rack coming and getting ready for my New England tour this summer. I will put up some photos, but I am overjoyed. Thanks again Dave!
