FS 1973 Nishiki Competition Step Through
05-14-20, 05:20 PM
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FS 1973 Nishiki Competition Step Through
Never got around to finishing this one. Stripped it, cleaned and built back up to this point. Intended to add barcons (was going to cut out the ends of the grips) and VO city brake levers, which is why it's sitting with no derailleurs or breaks on at the moment. Bottom bracket is currently a sunlite sealed cartridge but I have the original BB. I've got the original bike in it's entirety, the randonneur style drop bars, dork disc, Nishiki branded reflector and brake levers are all in great condition, just not pictured.
It's a unique step through for sure, more higher end than most, especially for the early 70's, and the chrome chain stays and wrap around seat stay are a really nice touch. Double butted cro-moly.
I have no idea how to price something like this, and haven't seen any others around. I was thinking $150 plus shipping but can be argued with if that's foolish.
19 in inches seat tube to BB.
It's a unique step through for sure, more higher end than most, especially for the early 70's, and the chrome chain stays and wrap around seat stay are a really nice touch. Double butted cro-moly.
I have no idea how to price something like this, and haven't seen any others around. I was thinking $150 plus shipping but can be argued with if that's foolish.
19 in inches seat tube to BB.
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05-15-20, 07:25 AM
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That’s a cool bike.
What’s the little nubbins on the back of the seat tube for?
What’s the little nubbins on the back of the seat tube for?
05-15-20, 07:47 AM
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I like this bike, tempting. Is this a 22 inch frame?
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Never got around to finishing this one. Stripped it, cleaned and built back up to this point. Intended to add barcons (was going to cut out the ends of the grips) and VO city brake levers, which is why it's sitting with no derailleurs or breaks on at the moment. Bottom bracket is currently a sunlite sealed cartridge but I have the original BB. I've got the original bike in it's entirety, the randonneur style drop bars, dork disc, Nishiki branded reflector and brake levers are all in great condition, just not pictured.
It's a unique step through for sure, more higher end than most, especially for the early 70's, and the chrome chain stays and wrap around seat stay are a really nice touch.
I have no idea how to price something like this, and haven't seen any others around. I was thinking $150 plus shipping but can be argued with if that's foolish.
It's a unique step through for sure, more higher end than most, especially for the early 70's, and the chrome chain stays and wrap around seat stay are a really nice touch.
I have no idea how to price something like this, and haven't seen any others around. I was thinking $150 plus shipping but can be argued with if that's foolish.
Just curious, what's the frame size? And it looks like there is no RD hangar?
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