Restored 1986 Nishiki Sport
11-17-13, 08:52 PM
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Restored 1986 Nishiki Sport
What a great project. A nearly 30-year old touring bike, stored for years. Disassembled every piece, then slowly rebuilt it. The finished product is a REALLY enjoyable ride.
11-17-13, 08:59 PM
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Jeeze, is it tall enough!?!?
Good job though. It looks really nice.
Good job though. It looks really nice.
11-17-13, 09:21 PM
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Nice ! A question, does the handlebar writing on it say cycle pro on one side and champion with a fancy scripted Japan on the other side both surrounded with a wreath ? I have a set that came off a Nishiki and can't seem to find any info about them. I was also wondering about the bend of your bars.
11-17-13, 10:48 PM
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:-) From the center of the bottom bracket to the top of the seat tube measures exactly 26 inches, or about 66 centimeters. The owner is a solid, 6' 5" man. I rode it 30 miles this morning and enjoyed it a lot. But I'm slightly less than 6 feet . . . and so had to be very careful when dismounting.
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Nice ! A question, does the handlebar writing on it say cycle pro on one side and champion with a fancy scripted Japan on the other side both surrounded with a wreath ? I have a set that came off a Nishiki and can't seem to find any info about them. I was also wondering about the bend of your bars.
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Front chain rings are 52 and 40 teeth. Rear cassette includes 6 cogs, ranging from 14 to 29 teeth. Shifters are stem-mounted. Dual-lever brakes. Threaded headset. Centering caliper brakes (centering is adjusted by bending the tangs at the end of the springs!) Suntour derailleurs front and rear. Siguno VP crankset. 27" by 1.5" tires and tubes.
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Very nice! I love the older steel bicycles... you can't beat the comfort of the ride. I own a mix of modern and vintage, alloy and steel, they all have a place in the hearts of cyclists and on the roads and paths. But it is hard to beat the gratification of reanimating an old dusty and rusty machine... and watching it turn into art. You did [something] good.
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The results are excellent, the Nishiki looks fantastic.
I assume some of the parts came from your parts bin. ie. Shimano rear skewer, the stem, don't look original.
That's one tall bike! Pretty rare sight, and I bet you'll be able to fetch top dollar for it. You can sell it to someone in need of one this big, and buy another one more your size.
I assume some of the parts came from your parts bin. ie. Shimano rear skewer, the stem, don't look original.
That's one tall bike! Pretty rare sight, and I bet you'll be able to fetch top dollar for it. You can sell it to someone in need of one this big, and buy another one more your size.
11-18-13, 10:52 AM
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Nice ! A question, does the handlebar writing on it say cycle pro on one side and champion with a fancy scripted Japan on the other side both surrounded with a wreath ? I have a set that came off a Nishiki and can't seem to find any info about them. I was also wondering about the bend of your bars.
3speedslow, Cycle Pro was the house brand of West Coast Cycles, an importer. WCC also imported Nishikis. There were lots of parts and accessories packaged and labeled Cycle Pro, most notably Panaracer/National tires. Good stuff.
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