BassetRider

Nishiki Comp 2
Nishiki Prestige

Comp 2 is asking for $150. Rideable but might need some parts replacement

Fully refurbed Nishiki Prestige for $275

What do you guys think of these deals?

howsteepisit

I think that without better pictures and more information on components who knows.

BassetRider

The Nishiki Comp 2 is 1983 all parts original.

I still have to get info on the Prestige

howsteepisit

During the 1970's and 80's components varied greatly on models within the same year, depending on what was available for that production run.

digger531

If the Prestige is actually refurbed and the components are in decent shape, the price is about right. I wouldn't pay that (i would sell it for that) because I am not a fan of indexing Suntour components, they are just too hard to find compatible parts for. I am not positive that the components are Suntour or indexing but they likely are. That being said it should be a very nice riding bike.

I am not familiar with the comp model, although judging by the brake levers and foam covered bars, I would say it is overpriced by about half.

BassetRider

I've managed to grab the Comp 2 for $120
Chains a little bit rusty but overall it's good.

BassetRider

She's pretty.

https://i.imgur.com/vE2U4iQ.jpg

jj1091

I love Nishiki's of any flavour. They're well-built bikes. I sold a Nishiki Rally recently and the best I could get was $125, paid $60 for it, but I had too many bikes and needed the space freed up for my new workshop. A college kid bought it, and here in No Fla, the college kids or military guys are buying every one I sell. They're not looking for high-end stuff, but they sure like any vintage bike.

My market is low, and here those prices would be high by about 25%, the Comp 2 hard to sell right now at $125, the Prestige maybe $150-175, but worth every single penny if it's very clean and serviced.

BassetRider

Comp 2's pretty banged up more than it looked: front derailleurs cracked, handlebars bent, etc. It took me another $100 to get it running and fit my preference. I would've haggled a bit more if I knew but hey, there's nothing like the feeling of getting your first bike (again).