rnslikeapenguin

ive been looking for a road bike for a while now and by chance i had mentioned it to my boss who stopped by a yard sale and saw one, asked for me and bought it for me for $4. low and behold i come into work to see this waiting for me,













everything seems to work, i just need to swing by the local bike shop to get the right adapter or what ever to pump up those tires, and maybe some new tubes and tires and a seat, well see.

Rabid Koala

Nishiki International circa 1973-74. The freewheel has been changed but the rest of it looks original. It sold for about $140 new back in the day. I bought one in spring of 73 in silver and a 25 inch frame. Not the lightest, but one of the best shifting bikes I have ever had. I sold mine long ago and recently bought the model above it, a Competition, also from 1973.

dusty99

1) You've got a great boss, and
2) I dig that crankset!

Rabid Koala

Here is a link to a road test from Bicycling Magazine, Oct. 74:

https://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/v/...ge+01.jpg.html

rnslikeapenguin

wow thanks, that was a good read

hxzero

Is it the right size for you? If it is, then it's double awesome.

rnslikeapenguin

not really sure how to tell, but i can ride it comfortably, i am 6' 3" 230lbs. but its not bad.

dogbreathpnw

Unless you live in Florida or you're less than 40 years old so that your knees are invulnerable, you may find that the shifting range is a bit narrow. Clean it up, ride it for a season, and then--if you still like it--you may want to investigate what it takes to upgrade the drive train.

Considering the age of the bike, you will replace the inner tubes, tires, brake pads, cables, and housing, won't you?

rnslikeapenguin

i took it into a bike shop to check on prices for some parts and they guy mentioned that the gearing was very competitive and that it would either wear me out or get me into shape. and after a few rides today i would have to agree. but everything works, so i dont think im going to have to replace anything as of right now. the rear brake cable threaded end is broken but it doesn't matter because as of now it works.

Ex Pres 

That bike looks awfully small for a 6'3" rider

raverson

I would have to agree, but give your boss a raise anyhow

ricohman

To small for you.
My boy who is 5'7, would fit that fine.

Rabid Koala

I'm 6' 1" and my Nishiki is a 25" frame. Due to some physical limitations, I have to sit a bit more upright and the larger frame is more comfortable for me.

T-Mar

The OP really needs to adjust the angle of the rear brake cable hanger to avoid the sharp sharp kink in the cable where it exits the housing. Aligning the hanger so that the exit point is in line with the straddle cable on the caliper will make for much smoother operation and better modulation of the brake.

ollo_ollo

Yours looks like it has had the freewheel changed from the original 14-34 to something like a 12-22 or so. If it does begin to "wear you out", you could go back to a 14-34 to make it up the hills with ease.