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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

04-21-14, 12:53 PM

Replies: 223

Project - 1980 Nishiki Sport

Views: 24,785

Posted By Wilfred Laurier

quick question for duane did you change the...

quick question for duane

did you change the stem to one with a longer quill
or did the stock one have enough length to be adjusted that high without going above the maximum insertion line?

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

01-31-14, 11:52 AM

Replies: 223

Project - 1980 Nishiki Sport

Views: 24,785

Posted By Wilfred Laurier

A suggestion: Generally on bikes that aren't...

A suggestion:

Generally on bikes that aren't cruisers or english three speeds
the transverse bolt on the seat clamp goes behind the post
not in front

looks pretty sweet
now go find some...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

01-25-14, 11:25 AM

Replies: 223

Project - 1980 Nishiki Sport

Views: 24,785

Posted By Wilfred Laurier

that looks to be although i am not sure a...

that looks to be
although i am not sure
a braze on mount derailleur
which either requires a fitting brazed on the frame
or a separate adapter

you probably need either the adapter
which will...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

01-22-14, 11:24 AM

Replies: 223

Project - 1980 Nishiki Sport

Views: 24,785

Posted By Wilfred Laurier

the absolute next thing you must do is insert and...

the absolute next thing you must do is insert and fasten a seatpost
so you dont have to clamp down on your new paint job :twitchy:

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

01-20-14, 11:26 AM

Replies: 223

Project - 1980 Nishiki Sport

Views: 24,785

Posted By Wilfred Laurier

it looks like you are planning on switching from...

it looks like you are planning on switching from bar end shifters to stem mounts

this is the opposite of what most people do

but make that bike your own
then ride the hell out of it

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

01-20-14, 11:24 AM

Replies: 223

Project - 1980 Nishiki Sport

Views: 24,785

Posted By Wilfred Laurier

luckily either can be used to unclog a toilet

luckily either can be used to unclog a toilet

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

11-28-13, 12:46 PM

Replies: 223

Project - 1980 Nishiki Sport

Views: 24,785

Posted By Wilfred Laurier

to add credence to my previous statement that i...

to add credence to my previous statement that i dont think fixing up the old nishiki is a bad idea

my current long term project is a late 70s raleigh gran prix
i am trying to restore it to use as...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

11-28-13, 07:42 AM

Replies: 223

Project - 1980 Nishiki Sport

Views: 24,785

Posted By Wilfred Laurier

i hope you are not including me in that group of...

i hope you are not including me in that group of people
becauase i think it is a perfectly fine bike
and should be fixed up

my point was that there is a line between what is needed to keep that...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

11-27-13, 10:44 AM

Replies: 223

Project - 1980 Nishiki Sport

Views: 24,785

Posted By Wilfred Laurier

if you fit a 56 or 58 on a sloping top tube bike ...

if you fit a 56 or 58 on a sloping top tube bike
then a 50 or 52 traditional level top tube bike
like the one you got
might be much to small

sloping top tubes make smaller measured frames
fit...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

11-26-13, 11:19 AM

Replies: 223

Project - 1980 Nishiki Sport

Views: 24,785

Posted By Wilfred Laurier

i thought you were looking for a 56 or 58 cm...

i thought you were looking for a 56 or 58 cm frame

that thing is probably too small for you
clean it up and sell it for a hundred bucks

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