Originally Posted by
Hummer
Hello nishikiwhat, welcome to the forum.
The serial number format and location are probably not for a Nishiki.
More likely this is a frame made by Maruishi. Maruishi was contracted to make frames for several marque names including Nashbar.
Thank you very much for the tip!
Sent me straight down the Maruishi rabbit hole
I'll go bother the Maruishi guys for more info, thanks again!