Originally Posted by
killerbug
Well I picked up my fourth Nishiki a couple of weeks ago. This time a Competition. I'm guessing about a 1975 model based on the SunTour date code on the rear derailleur. ... The serial number is KS328728 with the large script W on the bottom bracket shell....
Current list of Nishikis:
1972 Semi-pro
1975 Competition
Nishiki Pro, late 70's
Nishiki Rally, early 80's?
Your Competition would appear to either a 1974 or 1975 model. The new serial number format came into use in 1975, but there is still the possibility that yours could be a 1975 model manufactured in late 1974. Does it use the old "bamboo" style logo as on your 1972 or does it have the newer block style logo? Also, while I have the the serial number for the 1972, I don't the serial numbers for the Pro or Rally. It would be appreciated if you could supply these, along with new links to the pics, which don't appear to be working.