I have looked through the database and was wondering if you can determine anything about my bike

Nishiki Trim Master
SN EA00839
600ex arabasque
champion no2 tubing
Purchased in 1984
Regards

Clay

My search for more information on my bike has led me here so I am adding to the pool

I have a 1984 Nishiki Bel-Air mixte women's bike in Maroon and Gold.

KD010158

I picked this up from my dad's gf up on the North Coast of CA, had to replace the tires (used to be white walled), added on the fenders (rain and mud yay!), as for the rest of the components I am unsure as to what is stock on this one.

Vetta Saddle, SUGINO GP Crankset and Pedals, SUGINO Thumb shifters and Derailleurs, DIA COMPE brakes. Not sure if the rear cargo rack or bottle holder was stock.

Sorry for the low quality picture, I'll take more detailed and higher quality ones later.

I'll add to the database here ...

This is my pre-1975 Nishiki Olympic 10 speed. It sat for YEARS in my mother's very leaky garage. It had belonged to my youngest brother, who can no longer ride it (due to losing some dexterity in his hands following spinal cord surgery). So, I've taken it with the intent of making it roadworthy again.

Here's what I know about it:

S/N: KS203549
Frame size: 49 cm
Front wheel: Araya 27 x 1 1/4
Back wheel: replaced (original wheel looked like it had been ran over)
currently a new Sta-Tru 27 x 1 1/4 bolt on ... want to replace with a QR back wheel (which it had) down the road.
Rear Derailieur: Shimano Eagle
Front Derailieur: Suntour Spirit
Freewheel: 14/34 original (AFAIK)
Shifters: Shimano (unsure which model)
Brakes: Saddle-pull Dia Compe
Brake Levers: Dia Compe

When I took it over, the crankset was toast, thanks to some unknown individual's previous backyard repair attempt. So, I replaced the bottom bracket with a Shimano UB55 sealed bottom bracket and I'm awaiting delivery of a new 53/39 crankset. I replaced the tires (crumbling from dry rot) with Kenda 27 x 1 1/4" tires from the LBS. I still have a bit of cleanup work to do on it, as you can see in the pictures. I've already done some cleaning, but I need to take the cleaning further. My first goal is to be able to ride it again.

Here are some photos:






















There are more photos, which I'll post in a follow up post.

If anyone (T-Mar?) can shed any additional light on this (like the most probable year this bike is, other than pre-1975), it would be appreciated.

parnote

Here are the remaining six photos that wouldn't fit into my previous post:













Thanks in advance for any help anyone can supply!

parnote

Good staff ! I have a similar Trim Master from 1987 - Tange Infinity-tubing and Shimano 105 instead of Champion 2 and 600ex arabesque.
Yours is more beautiful I suppose because of the Arabesque-set

Juha

I recently purchased a Nishiki Trim Master SN EJ 100742
Can anyone tell me anything about this bike?

Picked up this 1979 Nishiki Olympic 12 speed last Sunday for $160.

Serial Number: KI 14447
Suntour VXS rear derailleur - had to replace (temporarily) w/Falcon Index System.
Suntour VX front derailleur
Araya 27x1 1/4 wheels
Suze front & rear quick release hubs
Sakae "Custom Road Champion" handlebars
Sugino crank
Dia-Compe center pull brakes

The tires were shot, the rear derailleur bent some and wheels needed a little truing. She was all original before I put on the Speedplay alloy pedals and the cheap rear derailleur. I do plan on getting a VXS as an original replacement. It rides great and thus far I'm extremely pleased after one week and 140 miles. I plan on putting many, many more miles on this beautiful ol' bike.

If anyone could add to my knowledge regarding this bike, or if you believe I've got anything wrong; please let me know.

Well, it looks like I didn't delete the S/N pic. after all, it just turned it into a thumbnail. Could a moderator please remove it?

I can always re-post, if it's easier to delete the entire thing.

That is sweet!

I mean that ^

Don't know much else, guessing a 1980?

Nice find kihekah19

Not exactly a Nishiki early 70's American Eagle 3 speed circa 72 approxemiate date lugged steel 21 inch preachers step through frame with Shimano 333 hub and 3 speed grip shift, alloy Diacompe brakes with screw adjusters and 26 1 3/8 Araya steel wheels charcol metalic color basicaly original. Has same Headbadge as older Nishikis with only name on bottom different. Serial Number KS80395.

Just picked up this Nishiki mixte- code on frame says G0584 (Giant-manufactured in May, 1984). Sticker on tube near bottom bracket says "Taiwan." Brakes are Dia-Compe sidepulls, rear derailleur says "SY-Japan." I can pull serial numbers off them later when I have more time to go over her. 50" frame, rides very nicely. The seller put new Kendas on it. The brake levers say "Schwinn." Overall I'm extremely happy with her and she fits me perfectly (5'5" female)! I've only had her for 2 days and have been too busy to ride more than a few blocks and it's KILLING ME.

Extremely new to the road bike thing, last bike I owned was 12 years ago and was a Huffy mountain bike from walmart. I found my Nishiki on CL. Got it for $40.
I got through about 15 pages before I had to post. I don't know anything about it so if you guys could help me out that'd be great. I only have the one picture I took when I bought it. I can post more tonight.
Not the oldest but it's pre-1975. Rides fine as far as I know, seems mechanically sound, gears shift, breaks work (well slows me down), rims are straight. Came with lights, pouch, back rack, and a vintage Schwinn thermos. It's probably a little better shape than parnote's bike.

How should I clean it? Should I just take it to a bike shop for a tune up? I'm not sure what I should do with it. Any help would be appreciated.


S/N: KS205300

Congrats on the Nishiki MrWaVeS ! It looks in really nice shape for one that age. Of course you should clean it and maintain it yourself. It's not black magic like modern cars, even easier than cars from the 1970s.

Dear all,

This is my first post and I have to say that I was almost as exited about finding this thread as I was when I just recently bought what I belive is a very nice Nishiki bike at a ridiculously low price! Hopefully you will be able to confirm my beliefs

The bike is a Nishiki Ironman "triathlon series" with serial number EH400442 and the condition is really excellent. It has Shimano 105 across the board but the brake levers and wires are missing for some reason and steering tape (is that what it's called??) is also missing. I would really like to know the make of the bike and also what it could be worth. The guy I bought it from was the original owner and he said he had paid "at least 2500 usd" (with todays ex.rate) for it some time in the 80's and that he had only used it a handful of times. The rubber in the tyres, also alegedly original, are still soft and perfectly usable! I paid roughly 80 usd for it just a week ago and I was so exited I almost wet myself when I gave him the money and walked away..hehe.

So what do you guys think?? Was it as good a deal as I tought it was or is this the going price for a bike like this? I'm on my iPad right now so I'll try to upload the pictures but I might have to wait until I get to the computer...

Unfortunately, I can't tell you the exact year. However, it's most likely 1973-1974. If you want a more educated guess, you're going to have to start examining the the components for date codes.

I don't have any documentation on this, given that it's a European model but the serial number is from 1980 and the components appear to be Shimano 600EX which is correct for the era and would place it mid-range.

Base on the cgrome fork tips and cottered crankset, It would appear to be a Nishiki Olympic, probably 1973-1974, based on the serial number.

Given the age of bicycle, I'd be overhauling it completely. I imagine the grease is pretty dry. As for cleaning bikes, I just use water and mild detergent on a damp cloth.

Yes, $80 US is a very good price, despite the missing levers, cables and handlebar tape. It's very interesting looking at these European models. The graphics and decals are typical of the 1987 US models but the serial number indicates a 1988 or 1989 model. In the US, circa 1989, Tange Infinity bicycles with New 105 were selling for $500-$550 US.

Thank you so much or the feedback! I thought it sounded a lot when he said he paid $2500 for it in the 80's but maybe he just remembers it wrong. Nevertheless I'm really happy with it. When I first saw it online I thought it would be a good candidate for a singlespeed conversion but after getting it I had to reconsider. It's just too nice of a bicycle to mess around with (for me at least).

The only problem I have now is where I can find original shimano 105 brake levers and wires??

Hmm...that was easy. The same place you go to get anything in this world; ebay. DUH!

Even taking inflation into account, $2500 is way, way off. My Ultimate cost me $1100 as I recall and I think got a bit of a deal because I later saw another one in a Toronto shop listed at $1400.

I've been trying to dig up information on the "S.Y. Japan" rear derailleur on my 1984 Nishiki Century described above. I found this reference to them here: https://www.disraeligears.co.uk/Site/...railleurs.html where it speculates that the company stopped making bike components shortly after 1973...which means either I have a really old derailleur, the company actually kept making bike parts post-1973, or S.Y. Japan doesn't mean what that website thinks it means. The Nishiki in question is over at my bike mechanic right now getting some TLC so I can't get the serial number off the derailleur at the moment, but does anyone else know anything about this brand/company? Any help is much appreciated.