A Nishiki, a Miyata, and a BSO walk into a bar...
03-17-21, 09:54 PM
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A Nishiki, a Miyata, and a BSO walk into a bar...
Nothing my size, but the $35 price may be right, depending on their condition; hard to tell from the bad pic. Y/N? https://humboldt.craigslist.org/bop/...292839541.html
03-18-21, 05:56 AM
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The gold bike looks like a scuffed-up, single-speeded Miyata 210.
The turquoise bike looks to be a Nishiki Colorado.
The turquoise bike looks to be a Nishiki Colorado.
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03-18-21, 03:16 PM
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Thanks Clang I couldn't quite make out the Miyata. Still debating; it might be better to let them go to someone else. There's also this, that actually is my size. But I don't need yet another project bike. But it's a Bridgestone. But it's trashed, and I'm not that fond of the rear brakes. But it's a Bridgestone. {le sigh]
03-18-21, 03:51 PM
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I'd agree that I wouldn't be in a hurry to buy a frame only 1988 MB-5 with a chain stay U-brake (no matter how cheap, it represents negative money), but the temptation is definitely that cool CMYK+gray paint job.
03-18-21, 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Clang
I'd agree that I wouldn't be in a hurry to buy a frame only 1988 MB-5 with a chain stay U-brake (no matter how cheap, it represents negative money), but the temptation is definitely that cool CMYK+gray paint job.
I shall exercise my impulse control, and pass on everything. You have to admit though, the thread title is pretty good.
ETA: What do you think of the Nishiki Colorado?
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The Colorado is actually a pretty decent hard frame I have 89 Specialized Hardrock that is nearly identical with different branding and really like it a lot nice smooth rider.
