Originally Posted by
somegeek
Nishiki Olympic 10-speed - green w/ chrome fork bottoms - Serial # KS234638 - looks like this mighta been one of their earlier bikes... this thing a heavy steel tank?
NISHIKI OLYMPIC 10 SPEED BIKE
It's all relative. If you consider about 28lbs (depending on actual frame size) to be a tank, then it's a tank. However, this was typical of most Japanese, upper entry level models during the boom, FYI, it should be circa 1974. The link has expired. Do you have any other pics you could post?
Originally Posted by
cigartrader
Here's some shots and info on a Riviera I just bought today 9/2/08 for $140.
Serial # KD14560 figure 1984.
Set it up to ride and it felt great, comfortable over bumps, good speeds 12 speeds, about 22lbs. Just says Rivera no GT and has power shifters. Will go nice with my other bike and old Bottechia campy...
Oh Hi, new to this forum but ride every day. I'm known as guitarman on video electronics forums like avscience.
Glad to join in here and thanks for all the info.
Tom/guitarman
Welcome aboard Tom. The bicycle is actualy a 1985 model manufactured in late 1984. Much like car manufacturers offering their new models in advance of the calendar year, bicycle manufacturers like to ensure the new models are the floor well before Christmas.