1984 Nishiki Medalist - my first endeavor into classic bikes
07-04-15, 05:59 AM
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1984 Nishiki Medalist - my first endeavor into classic bikes
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07-04-15, 07:59 AM
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Good luck. I'll be interested to see the finished product!
07-04-15, 09:45 AM
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Hi Flapmeat,
That is a nice bike. I remember when I bought my Norco Monterey SL I was also considering a couple of Nishiki bikes as well.
Looking forward to more bike pictures once you've completed the clean up.
Welcome to Bike Forum.
That is a nice bike. I remember when I bought my Norco Monterey SL I was also considering a couple of Nishiki bikes as well.
Looking forward to more bike pictures once you've completed the clean up.
Welcome to Bike Forum.
07-04-15, 11:54 AM
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Cool bike. My '84 Nishiki Landau has a similar (but not identical) two-piece black-and-alloy stem. I guess that was a phase they went through 30 years ago.
Mines a bit beefier (Tange 900 tubing) about 25 lbs.
Mines a bit beefier (Tange 900 tubing) about 25 lbs.
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● 1971 Grandis SL ● 1972 Lambert Grand Prix frankenbike ● 1972 Raleigh Super Course fixie ● 1973 Nishiki Semi-Pro ● 1979 Motobecane Grand Jubile ●1980 Apollo "Legnano" ● 1984 Peugeot Vagabond ● 1985 Shogun Prairie Breaker ● 1986 Merckx Super Corsa ● 1987 Schwinn Tempo ● 1988 Schwinn Voyageur ● 1989 Bottechia Team ADR replica ● 1990 Cannondale ST600 ● 1993 Technium RT600 ● 1996 Kona Lava Dome ●
07-05-15, 05:47 PM
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Thank you all for the warm welcome, can't wait to get started. It looks like the forecast is rain for the majority of the wee, so I should be able to get at least the tear down complete. Totally lost my clay bar so I have to stop down at autozone one of these days aafter work.
Plans have changed; I just sent payment for 7900 DT shifters, 12-28 Tiagra cassette, 6700 chain, DA cables/housings, and leather bar tape. I have a lead on a pair of beautiful vintage campy brakes (not sure of year or model) and crankset. I won't use the crankset but its so cheap that I can't resist.
As soon as I begin I'll post more pictures
The stem is really odd. The black is foam. I have no idea how to remove it, but I haven't really given it a good look. There's got to be a bolt on the underside or something.
Plans have changed; I just sent payment for 7900 DT shifters, 12-28 Tiagra cassette, 6700 chain, DA cables/housings, and leather bar tape. I have a lead on a pair of beautiful vintage campy brakes (not sure of year or model) and crankset. I won't use the crankset but its so cheap that I can't resist.
As soon as I begin I'll post more pictures
The stem is really odd. The black is foam. I have no idea how to remove it, but I haven't really given it a good look. There's got to be a bolt on the underside or something.
07-06-15, 07:20 AM
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Death fork? Naaaah!!
I like mine quite a bit, but opted to keep it old school:
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You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
(looking for a picture and not seeing it? Thank the Photobucket fiasco.PM me and I'll link it up.)
You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
(looking for a picture and not seeing it? Thank the Photobucket fiasco.PM me and I'll link it up.)
07-06-15, 08:58 AM
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As a former Nishiki owner, I covet your bike, which represents a significant improvement over my 1971 Semi-Pro (Competition). Best wishes on a great restoration -- we are rooting for you!
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07-19-15, 05:47 PM
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Nice job. Though, you need to level out that saddle and maybe drop the seat post just a bit.
Good idea to keep the original components. Superbe and cyclone II stuff were great quality stuff.
Good idea to keep the original components. Superbe and cyclone II stuff were great quality stuff.
07-20-15, 03:01 AM
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Seatpost was at a good level but this was a preride picture. Saddle was cocked up a little throughout the ride from where it is in this picture.
Someone PMed me regarding what I'm doing with the original components but I can't reply because I have less than 50 posts. I'm keeping all original parts, sorry.
Someone PMed me regarding what I'm doing with the original components but I can't reply because I have less than 50 posts. I'm keeping all original parts, sorry.
07-20-15, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by flapmeat
Someone PMed me regarding what I'm doing with the original components but I can't reply because I have less than 50 posts. I'm keeping all original parts, sorry.
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07-20-15, 01:52 PM
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OK, on topic - the bike is looking great... you noted those rims are 'heavy' but they look nice on there!
