Vintage Norco (Nishiki) Bike
12-10-12, 07:17 AM
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Vintage Norco (Nishiki) Bike
Hi all,
This is my first time buying a used bicycle so I thought it would be wise to pick on your brains to see if this bicycle is worth buying.
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/melbo...cbd/1010758817
Is it worth the Aus$195? Or am I better holding off waiting for a better buy.
Also, what should I look out for when I try the bicycle tomorrow?
Thanks for your help
This is my first time buying a used bicycle so I thought it would be wise to pick on your brains to see if this bicycle is worth buying.
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/melbo...cbd/1010758817
Is it worth the Aus$195? Or am I better holding off waiting for a better buy.
Also, what should I look out for when I try the bicycle tomorrow?
Thanks for your help
12-10-12, 08:28 AM
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The ad copy is pure fantasy. I'd be suprised if anything was spent on restoration, let alone $400! This is a bottom of the line bicycle with steel rims, steel calipers, steel cottered cranket and plastic pedals. Who spends $100 on tires and tubes for a bicycle like that? Answer: Nobody (in their right mind). The spotless frame is far fromm it. This bicycle would be worth about $50 in the USA or Canada.
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+1 POS, pass.
Spend some time getting educated on what makes a decent bike. TMar covered the obvious items that make this bike a dog.
Get knowledgeable, get lucky, or get taken.
Spend some time getting educated on what makes a decent bike. TMar covered the obvious items that make this bike a dog.
Get knowledgeable, get lucky, or get taken.
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12-10-12, 01:51 PM
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Norco is a Canadian bike, available from low end to higher end. This model certainly does not look high end to me and the cheap looking pedals with steel cottered cranks indicate a quick sale. This bike would have been one sold in a department store. One of our LBS carries Norco but they are definitely better quality.
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Definitely an entry level bicycle and certainly not worth $195.00 in most North American markets. Not sure what bikes for for Down-Under, though.
This is a nice Norco and the only really nice one that I have ever run across...
Unless you count this Norco GT, another very nice bicycle...
Finally, a Norco Monteray SL, which is closer to the entry level offerings, but still miles above the one being offered for sale...
This is a nice Norco and the only really nice one that I have ever run across...
Unless you count this Norco GT, another very nice bicycle...
Finally, a Norco Monteray SL, which is closer to the entry level offerings, but still miles above the one being offered for sale...
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12-10-12, 05:34 PM
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Norco is a Canadian bike, available from low end to higher end. This model certainly does not look high end to me and the cheap looking pedals with steel cottered cranks indicate a quick sale. This bike would have been one sold in a department store. One of our LBS carries Norco but they are definitely better quality.
Norco/Nishiki was not 'higher end' - but focused on the mass-market. Utilitarian rides for commuting, touring and general riding. The bike in question is on the low-end of this range, a generic gas-pipe framed POS with crappy components. Likely weighs in at 30 pounds.
I am increasingly of the view that if you really really want a vintage bike, you should only focus on the very top-end. Such as the Pinarallo's, Colnago's, De Rosa's and the high-end custom makers. But for actual riding, you'd be better off riding a modern cheap alu bike with modern brakes and brifters.
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