Shout-out to
truthseeker14 for this find, posting for
AngryScientist in case of interest here, just to avoid hijacking the Specialized History thread where it was originally posted:
Nishiki Cresta GT Japanese grand touring bike -
https://www.ebay.com/itm/134683285778 - Colorway matches my 1987. Braze-ons everywhere, including 3 bottle cage mounts. 40-spoke rear wheel. Tange 2. Early Suntour indexed 5-speed rear. Seller claims to have "replaced the rotting .... grips", which is kinda meaningless in this case, but based on the catalog -
https://1987nishiki.wordpress.com/ - looks like the brake levers were replaced by something cheap and stamped and un-hooded. Mine is a delight to ride, and that candy red finish really shines when cared for. I would DEFINITELY confirm the $30 shipping before bidding; "if it sounds too good to be true....".