Nishiki Maxima
05-11-21 | 10:03 AM
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From: Inside a brick pizza oven called Phoenix.
Bikes: 1992 Bridgestone MB-1, Nishiki Maxima, ‘72 Raleigh Proffessional Mark IV, 1990 Klein track bike, ‘95 Cannondale Silk Road, State Bicycle Co. custom “Fixie”, Custom eBike I named it my UAV (Urban Assault Vehicle), 2010 Novara Randonee
Nishiki Maxima
My bicycle addiction started about a year and a half ago. At 58 years old I guess I am just a very late bloomer. Nonetheless the Bicycle Gods have smiled upon me over and over again. I am a firm believer that bikes are living and breathing and forever yearn to be ridden. There in lies my dilemma. Do I keep this stallion as the focal point in my living room or do I get it to where it’s in good hands and have it on its way to a second round of adventure and romance? To fill in the blanks I’m 5’6” with a 30” inseam and this bike clicks in at a 65cm frame with a measurement from the ground to top tube of 36”. I CANT REACH THE PEDALS!!! I’m hoping the experience, wisdom and knowledge of all who come here will guide me.
-Franken Stone-
I’m a nubile here so a little unfamiliar with correct procedures or how to reply to others comments but I feel I should jump up on the couch in front of Oprah and yell “I LOVE BIKEFORUMS! BRAVO BikeForums, BRAVO!! Everyone’s a class act here.”
-Franken Stone-
I’m a nubile here so a little unfamiliar with correct procedures or how to reply to others comments but I feel I should jump up on the couch in front of Oprah and yell “I LOVE BIKEFORUMS! BRAVO BikeForums, BRAVO!! Everyone’s a class act here.”
Last edited by Franken Stone; 05-11-21 at 11:23 AM.
05-11-21 | 10:34 AM
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I had one of these. Columbus SL tubing, Italian craftsmanship and English BB threading (the way it should be)! A very nice frame, though I was always puzzled why the fork crown was embossed but the stay caps weren't.
If you're going to sell, the market hasn't been this hot in along time and it's likely to cool off again after Covid-19 is under control. Still, if you like it that much, I might be tempted to keep it until you find something equivalent in your size. Maybe you could swap/barter for something on the This Frame Doesn't Fit thread in the Sticky section.
Too many photos for an assist, so here's a link to the OP"s pics: https://www.bikeforums.net/g/user/535970
If you're going to sell, the market hasn't been this hot in along time and it's likely to cool off again after Covid-19 is under control. Still, if you like it that much, I might be tempted to keep it until you find something equivalent in your size. Maybe you could swap/barter for something on the This Frame Doesn't Fit thread in the Sticky section.
Too many photos for an assist, so here's a link to the OP"s pics: https://www.bikeforums.net/g/user/535970
05-11-21 | 11:33 AM
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From: Oakland, CA
Bikes: '82 Univega Competizione, '72 Motobecane Grand Record, '83 Mercian KOM Touring, '85 Univega Alpina Uno, '76 Eisentraut Limited
That's a very nice bike, but not really unique enough to be a wall hanger, I think. You're more likely to get joy from it in the form of cash to get a different bike you can ride, or to dress up a bike you already have. The difference between your body and that bike means there is no way it would be a rider for you. (No judgment there -- I am 5'9" and would never be able to ride it, either...)
