My 1971 American Eagle [Nishiki] Semi-Pro [Competition] was heavy and extremely dead-feeling, despite having Ishiwata double-butted CrMo. Late 1970s Nishiki frames were FAR more resilient, with a world-class ride, so during that decade, Kawamura must have learned something about framebuilding and/or Ishiwata must have learned something about tubing manufacturing and metallurgy.
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069