OMG! 1987 Nishiki catalog!
02-06-11, 11:35 PM
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OMG! 1987 Nishiki catalog!
I bought this thing on Ebay for $20 and it's worth every penny. Note that it's the West Coast Cycles catalog, not the Japanese Catalog. There are some of the shop's prices noted on certain pages. Spread it and Enjoy!
https://1987nishiki.wordpress.com/
https://1987nishiki.wordpress.com/
02-07-11, 12:41 AM
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Thanks for posting.
Some fly paint schemes on them thar bikes.
Some fly paint schemes on them thar bikes.
02-07-11, 06:59 AM
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The full suspension bike has elevated chainstays like the old Alien and Ariel bikes.
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The full suspension bike has elevated chainstays like the old Alien and Ariel bikes.
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02-07-11, 10:22 AM
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good for you and great find!!
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02-07-11, 11:31 AM
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Just some observations/questions:
How did the cool looking carbon/kevlar bike compare to other comparable ones like the Trek's and Peugeot PY10FC?
The Cresta GT touring bike looks really nice - anyone come across one?
Totall agree on the Pinnacle - awesome looking paint job - looks like it would be a blast to ride on the fire roads around here.
How did the cool looking carbon/kevlar bike compare to other comparable ones like the Trek's and Peugeot PY10FC?
The Cresta GT touring bike looks really nice - anyone come across one?
Totall agree on the Pinnacle - awesome looking paint job - looks like it would be a blast to ride on the fire roads around here.
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1984 Gitane Tour de France; 1968 Peugeot PL8; 1982 Nishiki Marina 12; 1984 Peugeot PSV; 1993 Trek 950 mtb; 1983 Vitus 979; Colnago Super, mid-80's Bianchi Veloce, 1984 or 85 Vitus 979
02-07-11, 11:38 AM
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Nice find and thanks for posting it!
I used to own an '87 Nishiki Linear (the TT funnybike) so it was cool to see the old catalog pics. Hmm..... I gave that bike away.........
I used to own an '87 Nishiki Linear (the TT funnybike) so it was cool to see the old catalog pics. Hmm..... I gave that bike away.........
02-07-11, 12:03 PM
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1984 Gitane Tour de France; 1968 Peugeot PL8; 1982 Nishiki Marina 12; 1984 Peugeot PSV; 1993 Trek 950 mtb; 1983 Vitus 979; Colnago Super, mid-80's Bianchi Veloce, 1984 or 85 Vitus 979
02-07-11, 12:10 PM
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My neck hurts just thinking about riding that thing now.
02-07-11, 02:51 PM
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The scumbuckets who sign my pitifully meager paycheck:
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You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
(looking for a picture and not seeing it? Thank the Photobucket fiasco.PM me and I'll link it up.)
You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
(looking for a picture and not seeing it? Thank the Photobucket fiasco.PM me and I'll link it up.)
02-07-11, 06:34 PM
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another 1987 catalog:
https://sites.google.com/site/mysmall...icycle-catalog
PDF
https://sites.google.com/site/mysmall...edirects=0&d=1
https://sites.google.com/site/mysmall...icycle-catalog
https://sites.google.com/site/mysmall...edirects=0&d=1
02-07-11, 08:30 PM
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another 1987 catalog:
https://sites.google.com/site/mysmall...icycle-catalog
PDF
https://sites.google.com/site/mysmall...edirects=0&d=1
https://sites.google.com/site/mysmall...icycle-catalog
https://sites.google.com/site/mysmall...edirects=0&d=1
02-08-11, 08:24 AM
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Thanks so much for posting this - awesome to see my what my mtb looked like stock/brand new!: https://i1.wp.com/farm6.static.flick...fb6d29da_b.jpg
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Does catalogue include the rare symmetrical Linear with 700C front wheel?
I have what I believe is a very rare symmetrical (700C both wheels) version of the famous Linear funny bike. Am told it was produced in such low numbers that it was not even included in the sales literature. Its frame is a non-triple-triangle steel design and it's clearly original, factory-built. Does your catalogue mention it in any pages you might not have scanned? Thanks for putting this gem online.
10-22-17, 07:35 PM
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Wouldn't be great if you could still order those bikes from the old catalogs.
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I have what I believe is a very rare symmetrical (700C both wheels) version of the famous Linear funny bike. Am told it was produced in such low numbers that it was not even included in the sales literature. Its frame is a non-triple-triangle steel design and it's clearly original, factory-built. Does your catalogue mention it in any pages you might not have scanned? Thanks for putting this gem online.
Please note that the original posting in this thread is from 2011.
Not that this would prevent the original poster from replying. I occasionally see replies to threads I posted to in 2009.
Holy crap, I'm old...
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White tape and saddles! Woohoo! 
...Everywhere? 
So many. so... many. 
...Everywhere? So many. so... many.
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I have what I believe is a very rare symmetrical (700C both wheels) version of the famous Linear funny bike. Am told it was produced in such low numbers that it was not even included in the sales literature. Its frame is a non-triple-triangle steel design and it's clearly original, factory-built. Does your catalogue mention it in any pages you might not have scanned? Thanks for putting this gem online.