"Vintage" Nishiki
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"Vintage" Nishiki
Trying to get some info on this bike and value. Thinking about restoring it or maybe making it a single speed. All I know is it's a nishiki and the first two letters of the serial number is NS. Looks to maybe be an 70s model? Thanks.
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An NS-code is atypical based on the Nishiki serial numbers that I've seen and I've seen my fair share. I'd expect a KS prefix. The Shimano 500 rear derailleur places it no older than 1975, provided it is OEM. The steel cottered crankset and brake safety levers are indicative of a entry level model, while the fork ends indicate upper entry level. It would appear to be an Olympic, circa 1975.
Edit: I don't recognize the shift levers but they look more Shimano than SunTour and the front derailleur looks like it could be a Shimano 50 ( please verify),so I'm assuming the rear derailleur is OEM, pending further information.
Edit: I don't recognize the shift levers but they look more Shimano than SunTour and the front derailleur looks like it could be a Shimano 50 ( please verify),so I'm assuming the rear derailleur is OEM, pending further information.
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That is all the information I got on it. I dont own it, the asking price is $35 and I was considering purchasing it for a project.
EDIT: More pics added. I decided to purchase it for $35. Looks like I got a project. I'm thinking a single speed utilizing some of the factory parts.
So I guess my question what do you think its worth and what should my cap be for restoration?
EDIT: More pics added. I decided to purchase it for $35. Looks like I got a project. I'm thinking a single speed utilizing some of the factory parts.
So I guess my question what do you think its worth and what should my cap be for restoration?
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These are worth about $150-200 in very nice fully serviced ready to ride condition. This would make a very nice single speed project if you stay under $200 or so you should be fine as a keeper, I wouldn't rebuild this one for a flip.
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Thanks, I'm not planning on flipping it. I wan't a single speed bike with drops and that is older. Just wan'ted to make sure it wasn't a total piece of crap. I like single speed bikes. I have a single speed bike now with pursuit bull horns. I'm actually thinking a single speed with a coaster brake for this Nishiki.
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With that small frame I hope you're about 5'5" tall.
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buy it and enter the Clunker contest <$100 challenge.
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