1982 Nishiki Cresta
07-02-15, 02:55 PM
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The Cresta is complete! I was able to score an Acorn Medium Saddlebag last month and replaced the Acorn Tool Roll with it. I think it balances out the bike quite nicely. These photos were taken today on an incredible ride in Phoenix, Arizona. The bike is surprisingly fast. I averaged 17 mph over 26 miles on it today. I ended the ride pace lining with two guys riding CF, taking my pulls at the front, cruising down Cave Creek Road at 22 mph. They were probably thinking "what the heck was that"!
I missed this update post-
That bike looks so classy. I love it.
Are those the VO Facette fenders?
I got a set of those and I'm trying to decide which bike to put them on.
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07-02-15, 03:57 PM
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Thanks GB. Those are Honjo Le Paon fenders on the Cresta. The Honjo Le Paon fenders share the fluted shape of the VO Facette fenders but are longer. You can see how long they are in the photos. The Honjo Le Paon fenders measure 95cm front, 125cm rear. The VO Facette measure 80cm front, 110cm rear. I ended up adding a bracket to the front fender connected to the front rack to stabilize the fender. It also allowed me to mount my Gemini Duo headlight there.
07-11-16, 12:39 PM
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Resurrecting an old thread.
I have the evil twin to your Cresta. My Cervino is the same color and has the same decals. I even added a SKF Bottom Bracket. Mine however is "Hand manufactured in Italy" and the cables run inside the frame, even the shifter cables. I am new to the Nishiki world and love them. The Cervino is incredibly fast and I find I'm holding back when I ride it with friends for some of my rides.
I have the evil twin to your Cresta. My Cervino is the same color and has the same decals. I even added a SKF Bottom Bracket. Mine however is "Hand manufactured in Italy" and the cables run inside the frame, even the shifter cables. I am new to the Nishiki world and love them. The Cervino is incredibly fast and I find I'm holding back when I ride it with friends for some of my rides.
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07-11-16, 02:56 PM
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The Cresta is complete! I was able to score an Acorn Medium Saddlebag last month and replaced the Acorn Tool Roll with it. I think it balances out the bike quite nicely. These photos were taken today on an incredible ride in Phoenix, Arizona. The bike is surprisingly fast. I averaged 17 mph over 26 miles on it today. I ended the ride pace lining with two guys riding CF, taking my pulls at the front, cruising down Cave Creek Road at 22 mph. They were probably thinking "what the heck was that"!
07-11-16, 04:18 PM
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07-12-16, 01:11 PM
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Resurrecting an old thread.
I have the evil twin to your Cresta. My Cervino is the same color and has the same decals. I even added a SKF Bottom Bracket. Mine however is "Hand manufactured in Italy" and the cables run inside the frame, even the shifter cables. I am new to the Nishiki world and love them. The Cervino is incredibly fast and I find I'm holding back when I ride it with friends for some of my rides.
I have the evil twin to your Cresta. My Cervino is the same color and has the same decals. I even added a SKF Bottom Bracket. Mine however is "Hand manufactured in Italy" and the cables run inside the frame, even the shifter cables. I am new to the Nishiki world and love them. The Cervino is incredibly fast and I find I'm holding back when I ride it with friends for some of my rides.
07-12-16, 01:39 PM
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Resurrecting an old thread.
I have the evil twin to your Cresta. My Cervino is the same color and has the same decals. I even added a SKF Bottom Bracket. Mine however is "Hand manufactured in Italy" and the cables run inside the frame, even the shifter cables. I am new to the Nishiki world and love them. The Cervino is incredibly fast and I find I'm holding back when I ride it with friends for some of my rides.
I have the evil twin to your Cresta. My Cervino is the same color and has the same decals. I even added a SKF Bottom Bracket. Mine however is "Hand manufactured in Italy" and the cables run inside the frame, even the shifter cables. I am new to the Nishiki world and love them. The Cervino is incredibly fast and I find I'm holding back when I ride it with friends for some of my rides.
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07-12-16, 03:56 PM
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Beautiful! I can see the Master of Velo Lumino's influence. He's been an inspiration for me as well.
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09-30-16, 06:02 AM
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Cervino w/SKF BB
I like the SKF bottom bracket so far. When I opened up the original cup and cone BB I found one of the cups was badly damaged. Removing the fixed side cup took a huge effort (had to improvise a Sheldon Brown tool, copious amounts of PB Blaster and a long breaker bar). I planned to replace it with a NOS Suntour Superbe but after the epic struggle to get the original BB off the bike, I decided to go with a cartridge unit. I figure the BB is one of the top three bearing sets on a bike (along with the front and rear hubs) and worth the investment. I wanted to install it and forget about it. The BB is also a component that can be upgraded to a modern part and not significantly change the look of a vintage bike.
I looked at the Phil Wood BB but ultimately went with the SKF because I appreciated the design effort that went into it and also it was available in the 113mm size to fit the Sugino crankset (not a knock on Phil Wood, they are also top tier bearings). I expect the SKF BB to last a long, long time.
I looked at the Phil Wood BB but ultimately went with the SKF because I appreciated the design effort that went into it and also it was available in the 113mm size to fit the Sugino crankset (not a knock on Phil Wood, they are also top tier bearings). I expect the SKF BB to last a long, long time.
Your Cresta is gorgeous. I love my Nishiki and its my main rider.
02-11-18, 12:45 PM
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Disregard post #73 above, this bike will never be "done"!
Some updates to the bike since the last post two years ago:
1. Added Acorn Boxy Rando bag with Gilles Berthoud Decaleur H-91.
2. Added Busch & Muller Cycle Star Mirror 901/2
3. Replaced Panaracer Pasela tires with Compass Stampede Pass Extralite 32c
4. Added Cygolite Hotshot taillight for improved visibility.
I completed my first 200k (126.3 miles) Brevet in January 2017 on this bike in this configuration. The Compass tires were a big improvement. I inflate these to 60psi rear/55psi front, but could probably ride them with even lower pressures.
Photos from yesterday's 70 mile ride:
Some updates to the bike since the last post two years ago:
1. Added Acorn Boxy Rando bag with Gilles Berthoud Decaleur H-91.
2. Added Busch & Muller Cycle Star Mirror 901/2
3. Replaced Panaracer Pasela tires with Compass Stampede Pass Extralite 32c
4. Added Cygolite Hotshot taillight for improved visibility.
I completed my first 200k (126.3 miles) Brevet in January 2017 on this bike in this configuration. The Compass tires were a big improvement. I inflate these to 60psi rear/55psi front, but could probably ride them with even lower pressures.
Photos from yesterday's 70 mile ride:
02-11-18, 02:45 PM
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That is a lovely bike, from top to bottom!!
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@Saguaro- By the way- I've been in a very slow process of building up a 1978 Trek TX-700.
My first pass through this bike was very much influenced by your Cresta build. Your use of the Superbe calipers- (and your excellent photography of those Superbe calipers
) was my first thought. I'm kind of changing direction to go with a set of the Gran Compe 450 center pulls and put the Superbes back on my 78 Trek 730. I'm always used to cantis being on tourers, so this is throwing my game way off... now going from side pulls to center pulls is, again, throwing my game off... I need a sufficiently cool cable hanger for the front, and now to replace the rear rack, since I have a Blackburn that mounts to the brake bridge... but will be in the way of a center pull cable... If it's not one thing, it's another! 
My first pass through this bike was very much influenced by your Cresta build. Your use of the Superbe calipers- (and your excellent photography of those Superbe calipers
) was my first thought. I'm kind of changing direction to go with a set of the Gran Compe 450 center pulls and put the Superbes back on my 78 Trek 730. I'm always used to cantis being on tourers, so this is throwing my game way off... now going from side pulls to center pulls is, again, throwing my game off... I need a sufficiently cool cable hanger for the front, and now to replace the rear rack, since I have a Blackburn that mounts to the brake bridge... but will be in the way of a center pull cable... If it's not one thing, it's another!
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02-11-18, 04:50 PM
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[If it's not one thing, it's another! [/QUOTE]
Yep!
As discussed before, the early Crestas came with Dia Compe N-500 sidepull brakes that were OK, not nearly as nice as the Superbe brakes on it now. Most of the higher-end '80's touring bikes came with canti's. Canti's make sense on a heavily loaded touring bike. I don't think you can go wrong with the Gran Compe 450 center-pulls on your build, those are very nice looking brakes.
I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with the Trek TX-700, I'm sure it will be well done as usual!
[/QUOTE] Yep!
As discussed before, the early Crestas came with Dia Compe N-500 sidepull brakes that were OK, not nearly as nice as the Superbe brakes on it now. Most of the higher-end '80's touring bikes came with canti's. Canti's make sense on a heavily loaded touring bike. I don't think you can go wrong with the Gran Compe 450 center-pulls on your build, those are very nice looking brakes.
I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with the Trek TX-700, I'm sure it will be well done as usual!
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Absolutely beautiful bike! 
You've done a great job. Very tasteful. In my opinion it doesn't get any better than Japanese road touring bikes. If I could only have 1 bike it would be a tourer without a doubt!
You've done a great job. Very tasteful. In my opinion it doesn't get any better than Japanese road touring bikes. If I could only have 1 bike it would be a tourer without a doubt!
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I know I am late to the game but this bike is just sublime to look at.
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05-19-20, 02:54 PM
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Stumbled across this drool-worthy old steed, just wanted to chime in on the beautiful work you've done! I'm looking for a '86 Nishiki GT to build up myself.
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Here is (I think) an ‘84
someone has stripped the parts though, I’m pretty sure those are chromed steel wheels, the stem shifters are... not nice.
$200.00 for a frame with the crankset and some usable pieces isn’t so bad.
05-19-20, 09:14 PM
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Saguaro where abouts in Phoenix were those bridge photos taken?
Also, I love when this thread pops up again, it’s beautiful.
Also, I love when this thread pops up again, it’s beautiful.
The bridge photos were taken on Sonoran Desert Drive about 3 miles west of Cave Creek Road in North Phoenix. This is my favorite place to photograph my bikes. The architecture of the bridge canopies combined with the beautiful tile mosaic in that pristine desert environment is a location second to none.
The Sonoran Desert Drive has a wide bike lane, relatively low traffic and is a great ride, especially in the springtime, highly recommended!
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Thank you for your kind words! I’m truly fortunate to have been able to hang on to this bike after all these years and give it a new life.
The bridge photos were taken on Sonoran Desert Drive about 3 miles west of Cave Creek Road in North Phoenix. This is my favorite place to photograph my bikes. The architecture of the bridge canopies combined with the beautiful tile mosaic in that pristine desert environment is a location second to none.
The Sonoran Desert Drive has a wide bike lane, relatively low traffic and is a great ride, especially in the springtime, highly recommended!
The bridge photos were taken on Sonoran Desert Drive about 3 miles west of Cave Creek Road in North Phoenix. This is my favorite place to photograph my bikes. The architecture of the bridge canopies combined with the beautiful tile mosaic in that pristine desert environment is a location second to none.
The Sonoran Desert Drive has a wide bike lane, relatively low traffic and is a great ride, especially in the springtime, highly recommended!
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05-20-20, 06:59 AM
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Just to be clear, it’s East Sonoran Desert Drive that changes to East Dove Valley Road as you go west. It’s a great way to get to Anthem from downtown via 12th Street / Cave Creek Road if you’re up for a long ride.
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