Joined: Jan 2009
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From: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA
Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem
Oh, no kidding. I knew Kuwahara made Soma bikes but didn't know about Nishiki. I sold both brands from one shop in 1980 and 1981. Yes, they were well made, durable, and reliable. You've told us before about how well regarded the Kuwahara brand is in Canada.