Nishiki Alan
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Nishiki Alan
I purchased a Nishiki Alan carbon kevlar bike at a yard sale for $10.00 It is in excellent condition other than needing new tires. Can anyone tell me anything about this bike?
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assume you're referring to this model...
https://belle-macchine.com/2014/03/07/nishiki-carbon/
I have a Specialized Allez Epic w/ DA 8 STI which has similar construction (carbon tubes, alum lugs and fork).
there were reports of frame failures due to bonding issues in some of the earliest Spec models. mine is a 2nd gen and has provided 25+ years of almost maintenance-free riding. put 80 miles on it this week.
if your bike has Superbe Pro components, they are outstanding.
post a photo once you're able to...
https://belle-macchine.com/2014/03/07/nishiki-carbon/
I have a Specialized Allez Epic w/ DA 8 STI which has similar construction (carbon tubes, alum lugs and fork).
there were reports of frame failures due to bonding issues in some of the earliest Spec models. mine is a 2nd gen and has provided 25+ years of almost maintenance-free riding. put 80 miles on it this week.
if your bike has Superbe Pro components, they are outstanding.
post a photo once you're able to...
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the Superbe Pro stuff is killer, but the 600 group will work fine.
throw some new rubber on and ride the wheels off of it...
you got a major steal for ten bucks.
throw some new rubber on and ride the wheels off of it...
you got a major steal for ten bucks.
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