tcarl
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: St. Louis, MO
Posts: 561
Bikes: Roark, Waterford 1100, 1987 Schwinn Paramount, Nishiki Professional, Bottecchia, 2 Scattantes, 3 Cannondale touring bikes, mtn. bike, cyclocross, hybrid, 1940's era Schwinn
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I have/had two Nishiki's from that era. The Nishiki Competition had weird frame geometry and handling, and tremendous flex in the bottom bracket. I got rid of that frame years ago - gave it to someone who wanted to cut it up and use the tubes for something else. My other one is a Nishiki Professional. One of the best frames I've ever ridden. Fast, stiff, light, very high quality. I just got the frame refinished and am building it up with vintage Suntour Superbe components. Can't wait to get it back on the road.