Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Mans of NC & SW UT Desert
Bikes: 86 Katakura Silk, 87 Prologue X2, 88 Cimarron LE, 1975 Sekai 4000 Professional, 73 Paramount, plus more
+1 International was always a decent bike, and showed significant improvement over the years. I have had 1973, 1974, 1977, and 1988 models. I just picked up a 1979+/- model: Suntour bar end shifters, Suntour Cyclone generation 1 derailleurs, etc. Fluting on seat post painted to match panograph on the crank arms. What's not to like?
My dream bike in 1973 was to own a Nishiki International. Unfortunately, I could not afford one back then.