Originally Posted by
Needles
. . . So, this bike (a late '80s Kamra Aero II, made by Nishiki) hung in the garage for a decade and a half. ...
Hi Needles.
Your bicycle is interesting to me. I have never seen or heard of a Kamra brand name bicycle before. The headbadge decal is the same format as the 1983 Kawamura built Nishikis, with the obvious changes for the name. Those Nishikis, if I am not mistaken, were all lugged frames. Yours appears to be TIG welds.
I am interested to know how you know that it was made by Nishiki.
The 1983 Kawamura built Nishikis all have "Kawamura" on the non-driveside chainstay. Does your Kamra have this?
Also, if you do not mind my asking, what is the serial number? Is it the same format as Nishikis?