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01-28-10, 08:33 PM
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what???
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Hi T-Mar,new guy here.I wasn't sure if this model should be included but it is in xlnt shape and has probably less than 20 miles on it.
Expedition # F 11 2072
This was meant to be my winter/rain bike but I am holding out.The PO just kept in the garage its whole life and it looks really amazing.I have ridden some good and not so good MTB or hybrid types and this one is smooth and a blast.But,what doi know, i jst love bikes.Thanks for the thread,some amazing rides here.
Hi T-Mar,new guy here.I wasn't sure if this model should be included but it is in xlnt shape and has probably less than 20 miles on it.
Expedition # F 11 2072
This was meant to be my winter/rain bike but I am holding out.The PO just kept in the garage its whole life and it looks really amazing.I have ridden some good and not so good MTB or hybrid types and this one is smooth and a blast.But,what doi know, i jst love bikes.Thanks for the thread,some amazing rides here.
01-28-10, 10:47 PM
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My son picked up this International on CL. I love the splatter paint. He's to forward the serial number. Anybody know wehn it was produced & what components it was equipped with?
01-30-10, 03:41 PM
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I just found a Maroon with gold trim lugs Nishiki Competition on CL. Stays wrap around the seattube/toptube. No braze bottle/cable. No rear DR hanger on dropout. Chrosm dropouts. painted stays center pull diacompe brakes and SR stem. bolt on/through brakes.
KS37...so it is early 70's???
but under the serial number is stamped an odd looking W. does that mean anything?
pics soon
JC
Pics soon
KS37...so it is early 70's???
but under the serial number is stamped an odd looking W. does that mean anything?
pics soon
JC
Pics soon
01-30-10, 08:28 PM
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It should be circa 1974, possibly an early 1975 model. Pics will confirm. The W is actually WCC (there are two opposite facing C's, flanking the W. It stands for West Coast Cycle (Supply), the US company that owned the Nishiki brand name.
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02-02-10, 12:56 AM
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T-Mar,
I was wondering if you could help me figure out some more information about my Nishiki. It has "Nishiki" stamped into the top of the seat stays, "N" stamped on each side of the top of the fork, the shifter mounting location is on the top of the diagonal tube instead of the sides of the diagonal tube. The serial number is KC 25298, so I am assuming it is a US made bicycle from 1983. I have been trying to figure out what model this bicycle is for months. I can post pictures of it but it is a bike that I converted into a fixed gear so none of original components are on it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I was wondering if you could help me figure out some more information about my Nishiki. It has "Nishiki" stamped into the top of the seat stays, "N" stamped on each side of the top of the fork, the shifter mounting location is on the top of the diagonal tube instead of the sides of the diagonal tube. The serial number is KC 25298, so I am assuming it is a US made bicycle from 1983. I have been trying to figure out what model this bicycle is for months. I can post pictures of it but it is a bike that I converted into a fixed gear so none of original components are on it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
02-02-10, 09:40 AM
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Yes. it is from 1983 and a USA market model. It's probably at least mid-range, based on the top mounted shifter boss. Pictures may help. What size seat post does it take? I assume it's a repaint? Are there any other brazed-on fittings or have they are been removed?
02-11-10, 04:06 PM
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I bought the frame from someone who cut off the braze-ons and did an atrocious paint job so I had it professionally powder coated. I think there was a braze-on on the top side of the top tube and the top of one of the rear stays. I am not sure about the seatpost size but the one currently on the bike is a SR/Sakae Laprade fluted seatpost. I think it is 26.6 though.
02-12-10, 12:32 PM
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I bought the frame from someone who cut off the braze-ons and did an atrocious paint job so I had it professionally powder coated. I think there was a braze-on on the top side of the top tube and the top of one of the rear stays. I am not sure about the seatpost size but the one currently on the bike is a SR/Sakae Laprade fluted seatpost. I think it is 26.6 though.
02-15-10, 09:38 PM
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My bad I forgot to mention that it had bottle bosses. I will be able to take some pictures of it soon hopefully. What kind of pics would be the most helpful?
02-21-10, 02:33 AM
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Hi T-Mar,
I recently got an old Nishiki steel road bike. Will post pics soon, but it's at the LBS getting some servicing now.
It's been repainted by the previous owner, but according to him, it used to be a dark green frame. The head tube badge is the one with the red/blue/yellow square in the middle.
I'm not too good with parts etc, but the owner says it is original Suntour friction shifters (mounted on the top tube) and other old Shimano parts and an American Flyer crank.
The serial number is KS292493, so I would assume that means a US-made frame pre-1975? Would it be possible to narrow it further down?
I recently got an old Nishiki steel road bike. Will post pics soon, but it's at the LBS getting some servicing now.
It's been repainted by the previous owner, but according to him, it used to be a dark green frame. The head tube badge is the one with the red/blue/yellow square in the middle.
I'm not too good with parts etc, but the owner says it is original Suntour friction shifters (mounted on the top tube) and other old Shimano parts and an American Flyer crank.
The serial number is KS292493, so I would assume that means a US-made frame pre-1975? Would it be possible to narrow it further down?
02-21-10, 08:44 AM
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Hi T-Mar,
I recently got an old Nishiki steel road bike. Will post pics soon, but it's at the LBS getting some servicing now.
It's been repainted by the previous owner, but according to him, it used to be a dark green frame. The head tube badge is the one with the red/blue/yellow square in the middle.
I'm not too good with parts etc, but the owner says it is original Suntour friction shifters (mounted on the top tube) and other old Shimano parts and an American Flyer crank.
The serial number is KS292493, so I would assume that means a US-made frame pre-1975? Would it be possible to narrow it further down?
I recently got an old Nishiki steel road bike. Will post pics soon, but it's at the LBS getting some servicing now.
It's been repainted by the previous owner, but according to him, it used to be a dark green frame. The head tube badge is the one with the red/blue/yellow square in the middle.
I'm not too good with parts etc, but the owner says it is original Suntour friction shifters (mounted on the top tube) and other old Shimano parts and an American Flyer crank.
The serial number is KS292493, so I would assume that means a US-made frame pre-1975? Would it be possible to narrow it further down?
03-06-10, 11:46 AM
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Not sure why I've never put this on here:
Nishiki Colorado MTB
Tange CroMo Throughout/4130 Fork
Exage Mountain/Biopace Drivetrain
Serial Number: W89030550
Obviously the big metal dork disc (spoke protector) is not original to the bike. My friends were ripping on a dork disc we spotted last summer. I defended the old Ross on which it was mounted and then added one to my bike out of spite.
This is my favorite bike, period. What's that? You want to trade me your Paramount for the Colorado? Move along, sir.
Pics here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/4598052...7623441646485/
Nishiki Colorado MTB
Tange CroMo Throughout/4130 Fork
Exage Mountain/Biopace Drivetrain
Serial Number: W89030550
Obviously the big metal dork disc (spoke protector) is not original to the bike. My friends were ripping on a dork disc we spotted last summer. I defended the old Ross on which it was mounted and then added one to my bike out of spite.
This is my favorite bike, period. What's that? You want to trade me your Paramount for the Colorado? Move along, sir.
Pics here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/4598052...7623441646485/
03-15-10, 11:08 PM
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This seems to be an active Nishiki thread, so figured readers may be interested in the history of my unusual Nishiki Landau, which I have owned since 1978.
Though it isn't strictly a "vintage" Landau, due to the fact that it was stripped of its original components months after its original sale, it has served me well over many years. I have taken it out for a few short rides recently as part of my recovery from a bad injury last year.
Though it isn't strictly a "vintage" Landau, due to the fact that it was stripped of its original components months after its original sale, it has served me well over many years. I have taken it out for a few short rides recently as part of my recovery from a bad injury last year.
03-18-10, 11:49 AM
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I have an Olympic serial #G1185. My bike is older than I am!!!
Is there anywhere denoting a good history of the different Nishiki models? I read that Olympics were 5-spd freewheels, and the Olympic 12s had a 6-spd. But mine is just a regular Olympic with a 6-spd freewheel.
I'll have to look into the components... off the top of my head, the crank is a Sugino VP, the brakes are Dia-Compe, and the derailleurs are Shimano. It had Araya rims when I bought it, but both were damaged in separate crashes and now I have a Vuelta Airline II up front and a Sun rim out back (original hubs, though).
Is there anywhere denoting a good history of the different Nishiki models? I read that Olympics were 5-spd freewheels, and the Olympic 12s had a 6-spd. But mine is just a regular Olympic with a 6-spd freewheel.
I'll have to look into the components... off the top of my head, the crank is a Sugino VP, the brakes are Dia-Compe, and the derailleurs are Shimano. It had Araya rims when I bought it, but both were damaged in separate crashes and now I have a Vuelta Airline II up front and a Sun rim out back (original hubs, though).
03-25-10, 10:31 AM
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For the base
80 Rally-has a triple crank (40-46-52) cottered/decals are worn away-wondering what kind of steel. Serial: KJ15736. Seatpost 26/mast type. Metal badge, but not bamboo font.
03-31-10, 07:09 PM
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Here is my 1991 Nishiki Backroads set up in winter commuter mode, it seems to match the serial number scheme posted previously for Derby-built bikes. Serial number = R920610284 - year '91, day 206, serial 0284. It looks exactly like an early '92 model posted earlier in this thread, with the same equipment - 21sp RapidFire Shimano 200GS components, 48/38/28 biopace rings, 13-30t cassette.
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04-05-10, 10:04 AM
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Here is an atypical one:
Nishiki Marina (hi-ten frame, Suntour 7 components, chrome wheels -front with a QR- Made in Taiwan sticker)
Bike:
Serial Number:
(0175222)
Giant-made, before 80, I suspect??? Only thing is that those were said to be manufactured in 1981 and 1982 by Giant.
Nishiki Marina (hi-ten frame, Suntour 7 components, chrome wheels -front with a QR- Made in Taiwan sticker)
Bike:
Serial Number:
(0175222)
Giant-made, before 80, I suspect??? Only thing is that those were said to be manufactured in 1981 and 1982 by Giant.
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04-13-10, 07:50 PM
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Hi T-Mar !
Here are some pics of my brown International... It's a pretty clean example.
It has a Kawamura hand manufactured frame (as annotated on the chain stay).
- I am not sure of the year.
The Serial Number is KG 07641.
Here are some pics of my brown International... It's a pretty clean example.
It has a Kawamura hand manufactured frame (as annotated on the chain stay).
- I am not sure of the year.
The Serial Number is KG 07641.
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Hi TMAR !
quick question. I bought a mystery frame, steel-lugged...I have a faint feeling it might be a Nishiki but the serial number under the bottom bracket is a bit hard to read.
"8S09119"
OR
"61160S8"
Doesnt sound like the serial numbers you have graciously collected.
Also, the only reason I was assuming it could be a Nishiki was because of the heart-shaped braze on under the DT near the HT....?
Any help would be awesome - I bought the frame because it was steel/lugged, but someone spray painted over the orig. blue paint on the frame.
Pics:
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...eat=directlink
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...eat=directlink
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...eat=directlink
quick question. I bought a mystery frame, steel-lugged...I have a faint feeling it might be a Nishiki but the serial number under the bottom bracket is a bit hard to read.
"8S09119"
OR
"61160S8"
Doesnt sound like the serial numbers you have graciously collected.
Also, the only reason I was assuming it could be a Nishiki was because of the heart-shaped braze on under the DT near the HT....?
Any help would be awesome - I bought the frame because it was steel/lugged, but someone spray painted over the orig. blue paint on the frame.
Pics:
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...eat=directlink
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...eat=directlink
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...eat=directlink
04-15-10, 01:29 PM
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Sorry - links might not be working.
MYSTERY FRAME:
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredi...s8J&feat=email
MYSTERY FRAME:
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredi...s8J&feat=email
04-15-10, 07:34 PM
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Hi T-Mar,
I was just looking over my old Nishiki in my garage today and thinking about updating it to use as my commuter bike. It is a 1985 Sport which I bought in April of 1986. It has almost all the original parts (saddle is Avocet). I also have the 1985 Nishiki catalogue, the original owners manual, and my original receipt. Are you interested in any information regarding this bike and its components? Or would you like a copy of the catalogue or owners manual? I didn't have time today to read all 17 pages of this thread to see if you already have this information. Let me know and I'll be happy to post some photos and find serial numbers.
Also, if anyone has something to offer about replacing the downtube shifters. I don't really like them and they don't hold anymore. Otherwise I really like this bike! Thanks in advance.
I was just looking over my old Nishiki in my garage today and thinking about updating it to use as my commuter bike. It is a 1985 Sport which I bought in April of 1986. It has almost all the original parts (saddle is Avocet). I also have the 1985 Nishiki catalogue, the original owners manual, and my original receipt. Are you interested in any information regarding this bike and its components? Or would you like a copy of the catalogue or owners manual? I didn't have time today to read all 17 pages of this thread to see if you already have this information. Let me know and I'll be happy to post some photos and find serial numbers.
Also, if anyone has something to offer about replacing the downtube shifters. I don't really like them and they don't hold anymore. Otherwise I really like this bike! Thanks in advance.
04-18-10, 10:40 PM
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American Eagle... age?
Okay..picked this up today at the local goodwill..:
https://i226.photobucket.com/albums/d...es/aeagle5.jpg
https://i226.photobucket.com/albums/d...es/aeagle4.jpg
https://i226.photobucket.com/albums/d...es/aeagle3.jpg
https://i226.photobucket.com/albums/d...es/aeagle2.jpg
Info:Serial number is KS88596(only 5 numbers..year?) American Eagle that has been repainted..don't know if the original color was yellow or maybe white(underneath) or what.items may have been changed out also..Shimano 600 cranks w Kukuto Pro Ace/Brevette Christophe cages ,Shimano 52 "W Cut"(inside one?),Simplex front deraillur,Lepper rear deraillur,Sunntour shift levers,Sunshine hubs,Wolber Super Champion rims,Dia Compe center pull brakes,Compe bar stem..Bars ? foamed..alloy seat post..Seamless diamond pattern seat..I don't know how much of this is original..or the model..no decals left,just the head badge.Thanks for providing a good source for info!!Hope this helps...
https://i226.photobucket.com/albums/d...es/aeagle5.jpg
https://i226.photobucket.com/albums/d...es/aeagle4.jpg
https://i226.photobucket.com/albums/d...es/aeagle3.jpg
https://i226.photobucket.com/albums/d...es/aeagle2.jpg
Info:Serial number is KS88596(only 5 numbers..year?) American Eagle that has been repainted..don't know if the original color was yellow or maybe white(underneath) or what.items may have been changed out also..Shimano 600 cranks w Kukuto Pro Ace/Brevette Christophe cages ,Shimano 52 "W Cut"(inside one?),Simplex front deraillur,Lepper rear deraillur,Sunntour shift levers,Sunshine hubs,Wolber Super Champion rims,Dia Compe center pull brakes,Compe bar stem..Bars ? foamed..alloy seat post..Seamless diamond pattern seat..I don't know how much of this is original..or the model..no decals left,just the head badge.Thanks for providing a good source for info!!Hope this helps...
