Originally Posted by
MrWaVeS
Extremely new to the road bike thing, last bike I owned was 12 years ago and was a Huffy mountain bike from walmart. I found my Nishiki on CL. Got it for $40.
I got through about 15 pages before I had to post. I don't know anything about it so if you guys could help me out that'd be great. I only have the one picture I took when I bought it. I can post more tonight.
Not the oldest but it's pre-1975. Rides fine as far as I know, seems mechanically sound, gears shift, breaks work (well slows me down), rims are straight. Came with lights, pouch, back rack, and a vintage Schwinn thermos. It's probably a little better shape than parnote's bike.
How should I clean it? Should I just take it to a bike shop for a tune up? I'm not sure what I should do with it. Any help would be appreciated.
S/N: KS205300
Base on the cgrome fork tips and cottered crankset, It would appear to be a Nishiki Olympic, probably 1973-1974, based on the serial number.
Given the age of bicycle, I'd be overhauling it completely. I imagine the grease is pretty dry. As for cleaning bikes, I just use water and mild detergent on a damp cloth.