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Old 08-01-14, 03:02 PM
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Nishiki Mixte

20$. Should I buy it?


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Old 08-01-14, 03:13 PM
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If its not too late!

Nice color!
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Old 08-01-14, 03:28 PM
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I agree nice color. $20 for a project and rider? good deal if you can do the work.

I am sure it is just the angle of the wheel and camera but make sure look at that fork real good.

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Originally Posted by redbaybound
20$. Should i buy it?


yes
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Yes buy it for this price asap before it's gone if you remotely like it. Looks to be in good condition the setup with the overased stem and lower seat bothers me but is easily correctiable if there not stuck. But I would buy it now 4x the price as is.

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Old 08-02-14, 12:28 PM
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Thanks for the advice everyone. As I am new to C&V bikes, I wasn't sure if this was worth the money. After I did a little research here I decided to buy it.

The paint isn't pristine - it has a little rust but once it's washed and polished and some maintenance done I think it will be a nice ride. It looks like a 1983 from the bottom bracket number.



I'll post more pics once I get back from vacation.
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Mixte frames are popular, and you got a deal. From the photos it appears that there may be more dirt and old grease than rust. I've bought a couple of bikes that I initially thought were parts donors, only to discover that dirt and old grease are great frame protection. When you get back from your vacation, give it a good bath and see what you have. If the paint is dull, I've had good luck with DuPont #7 auto polish sold at any auto parts store. Caution - I've had two Nishikis, older than yours, and the decals were very fragile.
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Originally Posted by redbaybound
. . . It looks like a 1983 from the bottom bracket number.
1984 Custom Sport. The frame was made in 1983.
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Old 08-24-14, 08:17 PM
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Thanks Hummer.

I think I got a great deal for only $20. After correcting the over tightened quick release, the front wheel straightened out. It needs a bath, new cables, and maybe a new chain. It isn't pristine; there's some rust and scrapes but overall it's in good condition.
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That's a quality saddle on that bike as well; nice score for $20.
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Evapo-Rust will desolve the rust down to bright metal! A light coat, applied periodically after the initial derusting, will preserve the metal. It is non toxic, fume free and won't harm paint or plastic. Sold at auto parts stores like Advance Auto. The rusty part must be completely submerged or covered with the liquid for 20 minutes or so. Deep pits may take more than one application. On bicycle tubes I have used small pieces of the blue paper shop towels completely saturated then wrapped in plastic kitchen wrap. Smaller parts can be submerged in a small container. I keep some in a coverd plastic bowl for this. Can be used repeatedly. The rust eventually settles to the bottom as a fine sludge.
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Originally Posted by ofgit
Evapo-Rust will desolve the rust down to bright metal! A light coat, applied periodically after the initial derusting, will preserve the metal. It is non toxic, fume free and won't harm paint or plastic. Sold at auto parts stores like Advance Auto. The rusty part must be completely submerged or covered with the liquid for 20 minutes or so. Deep pits may take more than one application. On bicycle tubes I have used small pieces of the blue paper shop towels completely saturated then wrapped in plastic kitchen wrap. Smaller parts can be submerged in a small container. I keep some in a coverd plastic bowl for this. Can be used repeatedly. The rust eventually settles to the bottom as a fine sludge.
Thanks! Can't wait to shine her up.
The stem and seat post are adjusted and even with all the crust, the bike rides great!
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Nice bikes. Here is a small '85 Citisport w/ 26" wheels bought new for a lady friend, main squeeze at the time, who put it in storage a few (10) years ago and now it needs some TLC. Has 4130 tubes.

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Originally Posted by ofgit
Nice bikes. Here is a small '85 Citisport w/ 26" wheels bought new for a lady friend, main squeeze at the time, who put it in storage a few (10) years ago and now it needs some TLC. Has 4130 tubes.

I like the white and the pink. I'm going to use my Nishiki as my project bike for this fall and now that I've seen this pic. Hmmmm, fenders.....
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