Originally Posted by
unworthy1
Not sure how high up the foodchain is this Nishiki but look like it has custom-stamped DOs and features that point to something from the ONP (Kawamura's high zoot shop) plus a lot of Suntour Superbe and Sprint!
My guess it is worth a careful look-see if you're near Houston!
(and here's some reading material on some related frames:
Nishiki Team Issue - rare find anyone have details about this model?)
That's absolutely beautiful. I've had a few Nishiki's never this well built. The forged rear dropouts, seat stay ends, seat tube lug design, pump peg, hint at the higher end.