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Old 10-23-09 | 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by noglider
The 27" bike I have is a Nishiki Sport. My friend brought it to me and asked me to fix it up for him. The one crank is stuck on, so I may have to destroy it to get it off. I told him I don't want to fix it for him, so I'm selling him a 25" Univega, which I think fits him better anyway.

The Nishiki has chrome-moly tubes, though it doesn't feel light. Maybe the weight is because of the size. I suppose there is good chromo and cheap chromo? Alloy rims, alloy brakes, alloy crank, steel derailleurs, steel handlebars. A good commuting bike, I suppose, but it could be a lot of work to get it road-worthy again. I think I'll keep at least the frame around for that desperate guy looking for a bike to fit him. But if any of you folks want it, yes, I'm happy to make a very decent deal for you.
Lots of grades (and weights) of cromoly frames. You have one of the lower ones here. Much better than the gas pipe bikes, but heavier than the better cromoly frames out there.
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