Originally Posted by
Oldsteeler
I have searched the Nishiki topics here several times to find general and deeper answers and information about the two Nishiki frameworks Professional and ONP.
I only found one or two pictures and texts from the owners.
My questions:
-Were there publications or brochures from the manufacturer with data and details about the frames for the presentation and market launch of the two models?
- in which years were these two frames produced by Kawamura?
- Was the frames produced only when quantities were ordered by the specialist dealer(s)?
- Were both frames only offered in the USA or also in Europe?
I know, maybe too many questions. Nevertheless, thanks for answers.
Gerhard
The OPN framesest is a differnt product from the Nishiki Professional model.
The OPN frameset is from 1976 - 1977.
Here is a link to Joe Bunik and information on Order Nishik Professional bicycles.
Joe Bunik - OPN
This link includes a Bicycling magazine article from 1976 August.
Also there were/are OPN frames found in Asia with a different serial number format from the USA market.
The Nishiki Professional model name is more complicated. That model name was used in more than one international market.
I believe that the first Professional model in the USA was from 1971 - 1972. The frames were manufactured by Katakura Silk.
There were some Nishiki Professional models sold in different European countries in about 1980.