Niitaka 3 speeds?
04-30-13, 09:20 AM
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Niitaka 3 speeds?
Anyone out there have any insight on the bike below? Never heard of Niitaka. Owner tells me it's from the mid 70's to early 80's.
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I don't know anything about your Nitaka, but I had a Nitaka Reputation 400 12 speed from the mid-eighties. I've always wanted to know more about that company but I have not been able to find information on it. It had Sun Tour drive train components, Dia Compe center pull brakes a steel handlebar and steel wheels. It wasn't a lightweight by any means. LOL
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Looks like a basic Japanese 3-speed, probably 1970s vintage.
04-30-13, 02:23 PM
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here's a couple more:
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bik/3685186655.html
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bik/3686077789.html
my cousin bought an odyssey(Japanese) ladies 3 speed not too long ago too that was a really small size for his GF. The quality wasnt great, but the frame fit so it was worth it.
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