Nishiki Olympic - 6 speed, Golden Arrow?
05-24-09, 07:44 PM
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Nishiki Olympic - 6 speed, Golden Arrow?
Just picked this up today...sized perfectly for me. In very good condition.
Are these the golden arrow parts on here?
Are these the golden arrow parts on here?
05-24-09, 08:28 PM
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I also am not sure that the brakes are, either.
Should they have the same arrow symbol? They just say Shimano...
Should they have the same arrow symbol? They just say Shimano...
05-24-09, 09:21 PM
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Yeah, the brake levers don't look like any of the Golden Arrow versions I've seen. Those probably have a Z with the model number. I can't see the calipers well. GA calipers do have the arrow logo on them.
05-25-09, 04:43 AM
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The Shimano Golden Arrow group was made for three or four years. The first year, brake levers were not drilled, hence they were the heaviest. My front calipers have the quick release lever opposite the driveside. The front derailleur has a capacity of 14 teeth or less and weighs 115 grams. The rear derailleur weighs 247 grams and has a capacity of 28 teeth or less. The shifters weigh 63 grams.
05-25-09, 07:46 AM
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It's the correct time frame for Golden Arrow. Nice find. I'd put new tires on it and ride it.
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05-25-09, 11:01 AM
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I've had a few Miyata's the were similarly equipped with GA shifters and derailleurs but with the Z57 brakes and Miyata branded Sakae cranks so I'd bet that those are all original parts. I'd just ride it too. Nice find.
05-25-09, 05:53 PM
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The brake caliper quick release looks like golden arrow. Does it have the golden arrow hubs? Definitely a nice find!
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It seems like the hubs must have been left out a lot. I had a golden arrow group with sansin hubs at one point also. Did Shimano offer a golden arrow bottom bracket or headset?
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