Originally Posted by
Frogdaddy
Have some interest in working on my old college bike. Single speed road conversion perhaps (keeping old parts). Not an expert in bike part terminology so correct me where required:
Make/Model/Year/Region: Nishiki/Sport Series 500/90's/Taiwan
Frame Material: 4130 Cro-Moly
Serial: M2CG36219
Color: black with lime green lettering
Brakes: Shimano 100GS
Crankset: Shimano Biopace 100GS Chainrings: 48-38-28
Shifter Set: Shimano 100GS
Rear Hub: FH-HG20 7 Speed Cassette
Gel Seat is black with Nishiki on it.
Not sure what else is needed but would be nice to know a little bit more about it if someone cares to elaborate.
How to decipher the numbers on the bottom of the frame as well.
Thanks.
Hello Frogdaddy,
Your bike is a Nishiki hybrid, 1992 with all Shimano 100GS components being original to it. Appears that the bike is as sold new as far as the components, wheels, seat, etc, go. They sold for $319 new. It was an entry-level bike, a bit above the big-box store bikes, but low-end. They're fairly good bikes and reviews are limited, but positive for casual riders, 4130 Cromoly is a plus, and original components also a plus. Most sellers are looking for $150-$180 for them, but you won't find many selling.
Look up "Nishiki Sport Hybrid" and your model in black/green comes up first in the images. Not much data out there, since they're low-end. From what I can resolve, your serial number doesn't fit the info available, but the "M2CG36219" should be "M" for Mizuno Sporting Goods who bought Nishiki at some point and made them at the Giant factory in Taiwan, "2" for 1992, "C" is probably for March (3rd month), and "G" for Giant factory, 36219th bike.
It's a good bike, you won't get much for it, it's not classic or collectible, so a fixie or conversion is up to your taste. I've got an '86 Nishiki Rally that I love. They made good bikes, a bit underrated in my opinion.