Originally Posted by
wrk101
Post pictures. Most models went through dramatic changes over the years, so the same model may be something great, something average, something mediocre. Also condition is everything.
+1, Seriously, as someone who collects and has tracked some Nishikis, the changes over the years is substantial. The Olympic went from a 27" wheeled hi-ten frame to a double butted steel chromoly frame with 700C arayas, aero levers and downtube index shifters.
I know I've seen the Royale, but I can't remember where if fit in the line-up and I'm not at home to see if it's in my literature. AS I recall, it was at least better than entry level.