Classic & Vintage - Kamra Triathlee 'designed by Nishiki'

Found this at a garage sale a couple weekends ago. I got it as part of a pakage deal with a very nice Bridgestone RB-1 for $150! Has any one heard of or know anything about this bike? The only thing I can find online is this old post -http://search.bikelist.org/beta/ViewMessage.aspx?id=276667
Mine is exactly as described minus the rear wheel. I almost wonder if I've got the same one! I've replaced the seat, tape and chain. Put some wheels I had on it and have been riding it since. Seems to be a nice rider and am more than happy with my purchase, even if it hadn't included the RB-1 (more on that bike later when I can get some pics)! Here's some quick pics I took with my phone. I'll try to get some better ones later...

Edit - pics didn't work! will add them after work.

Side question - I've been told the 3-pulley Cyclone is pretty rare. Is it desirable/valuable to any one though? I felt it was rather noisy and cumbersome and replaced it with a standard 2-pulley cyclone i picked up.

Pictures?

OK here's the pics I've got. They're awful (sorry) and I'll try to get some better ones this afternoon...

http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq91/andycapp/Kamra/Photo224.jpg
http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq91/andycapp/Kamra/Photo223.jpg
http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq91/andycapp/Kamra/Photo225.jpg
http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq91/andycapp/Kamra/Photo226.jpg
http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq91/andycapp/Kamra/Photo227.jpg

I would peg that right at about 1983-85. That frame should be thrown in the trash. If you send it to me, I'll ensure that it's properly disposed of :innocent:

Given you got that AND an RB-1 for $150, I'm not sure we can help you.

Jealousy is a bad thing.

Welcome.

http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq91/andycapp/Kamra/DSC02825.jpg
http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq91/andycapp/Kamra/DSC02837.jpg
http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq91/andycapp/Kamra/DSC02827.jpg
http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq91/andycapp/Kamra/DSC02829.jpg
http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq91/andycapp/Kamra/DSC02830.jpg
http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq91/andycapp/Kamra/DSC02835.jpg
http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq91/andycapp/Kamra/DSC02826.jpg
http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq91/andycapp/Kamra/DSC02831.jpg
http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq91/andycapp/Kamra/DSC02841.jpg

Wouldn't have thought it would have a triple on it.

Nice bike! Love those cable routing details. Even if they don't make you go much faster, they look very cool. Thanks for posting.

Awesome derailleur! ...and nice bike too, looks like a nicely finished frame.

Wouldn't have thought it would have a triple on it.

I was kinda surprised as well. It didn't have the rear wheel, so I don't know the original freewheel gearing but to have a triple-crank and that high-range derailleur on a frame with no braze-ons for racks or fenders is a little strange. The inner and middle rings are bolted together with a spacer on a 110 mm bolt circle. But, it's also drilled/tapped for an even smaller 'granny gear" if wanted/needed. Probably the most versatile set-up I've seen. If I remember correctly it's currently a 52/44/34 up front. I'll check after work.

very cool bike!

looks about my size too. <3

I want the Hattaswan headset. Coveting... :)

Nice scores....or thefts depending on your POV :)

http://media.photobucket.com/image/schwinn%20kamra%2015sp%20girls%20bike/grnbtfli30/schwinnbike1.jpg?o=1

Found another example of this brand. They call it a Schwinn, so not very helpful. That makes four, including mine.

BTW, I take it you have seen this thread? (didn't see it mentioned)

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/439965-Nishiki-Kamra-anyone-heard-of-these

Yeah, that's one of the four. ...Make that 5, someone should buy this and releive my temptation (I don't need twins!)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/280763417819?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648#ht_500wt_1057

Too small and too far away. But I do still like it.

All I ever see is walmart bikes in the T-town garage sales. Well, there once was a softride TT bike looking sexy at a non-garage sale price. Size? (Just in case your storage area is getting full.)

All I ever see is walmart bikes in the T-town garage sales. Well, there once was a softride TT bike looking sexy at a non-garage sale price. Size? (Just in case your storage area is getting full.)

Not sure I follow, or maybe you don't! I'm not selling mine, just tempted on the E-Bay one... Looks like a 54-56 maybe, smaller than mine in any case. You're in Tacoma I take it? Other than these two bikes (above, and I'm not complaining!) I didn't see anything worth while at garage sales this season either... better luck next year!
-Andy