Andreas, unfortunately, most forum members are familair primarily with the North American models. Things are complicated by the fact that it is a poor, non-drive side photo. While it looks decent, the bad news is that that is no readily visible tubing decal. The good news is the crankset and brakes appear to to be Shimano 600EX, so it may be a crica 1978-1983, mid-range model. If so, I suspect the wheels or at least the rims are replacements, The post looks a bit modern too. You need to ask the seller specific questions on the identification of the components and tubing. That will give you a good idea on the age and level.

Hi Andreas,

it looks like the model name is "Olympic" in a script font, from the first half of the 1980s. In Europe there were also models "Olympic Royal" and "Olympic Ace", among several other models.

This Swedish site may be of more help:

https://www.cykelhobby.com/nishikiolympic.html

Here's a nice old Bushwhacker, anyone know which year? https://www.finn.no/finn/torget/tilsa...nkode=41637415

all Deore six 6 speed 1984/5/6/7/8?

Interesting! It has the 1989 only Deore II rear derailleur but 1988 Deore shifters. The crankset could be either year, as could the brake levers. I can't see the other componets well enough to determine if thet are Deore or Deore II. So, was the rear derailleur upgraded or the shifters (and cassette/freewheel) downgraded, or did they simply cut some costs by specing Deore II with 6 speed, as opposed to the normal 7 speed? One thing is for sure, it not's 1984-1986, as U-brakes weren't available then. The serial number and/or pics of the front derailleur and brakes may help to decide the actual year.

Hi,

I have a Nishiki Prestige Performance Equipe. I believe it is an 86-87, but I'm not sure. It says "Made in Taiwan," Tange Number One, Double Butted.

The serial number is W90020966.

I'd like to replace the handlebar stem, but I'm not sure what size I replacement I need.

It's not a 1987. That year used Tange #2. It sounds like a 1989. Pictures would help. What bar and stem are currently on it?

Here are a few pics of the bike. I don't know what stem is on it. The bar is a "SR SAKAE Custom." Both bar and stem were with the bike when I bought it.

Yes, that's definitely a 1989.

Stem looks like 8cm.

It has 25.4mm clamp and 22.2mm quill.

The bars have the look of having been confined to urban riding.

Thanks T-Mar and dddd. The last owner cut and flipped the bars. I'm about to install regular drop bars and road brake levers. I find myself pitched forward more than I like, which is why I want to change the stem. Out of curiosity, was this an entry-level bike in '89, or something more up-market?

Well the frame would have been considered upper mid-range to lower, high-end. Tange #1 was 2nd only to Prestige in their line-up during this era. However, yours appears to have been rebuilt with a relatively low level Shimano group. It looks like it has dual pivot brakes, which weren't around in 1989. The derailleurs and crankset looks suspiciously like mid-1990s Rx100, which would have 4th in the Shimano road line-up and typically appeared on models on the cusp between entry level and mid-range.

Here is another Nishiki Racing Master I was lucky to get my hands on. It's not as awesome as most of the bikes in here, but I quite like it! It's Tange 5 tubing, and Suntour Accushift 4050 gears. Breaks are Shimano EX500.



The serial number is WBT1 074D, but it is a european model, so I don't know if it's any help :-)

Bought it for the equivalent of 87 bucks, and sold for 382. That's a pretty nice profit.

I was thinking 89 maybe an with a 6 speed so they used the older style shifters. The black label biopace HP matches the rings that came with my 1989 apex.

the thing that i find the strangest is the brake levers look like XT.. they have the rubber covers where the cables connect. I can't see if they are SLR.. I don't think I see the SLR sticker on them. If they were SLR they would be 89, but the sticker can come off.

hmm is this the same bike from a 1989 catalog? (https://classicnishiki.blogspot.com/2...9-catalog.html)

No, the catalog bicycle is a 1989, Canadian market, Timbuk II. It was fulll Deore XT. There was a Deore II (7 speed) equipped Kodiak but it did not come in those colours. Given the subject bicycle is in Norway, I'm assuming it is Eurpoean spec'd and not necessarily similiar to a North American model. To the best of my knowledge, the USA never had a Bushwacker and the Canadian market Bushwacker was a mid-range model, with the 1989 version being spec'd with Exage Mountain LX.

My Cresta is finally up and running.

KC44014 = 1983

My Sebring has a serial number of P7D03243. Can anyone shed some light on it?? Mainly just the build year.

The Sebring that have turend up so far have been Giant built models, circa 1983. This does not follow the Giant format of the era and suggests 1977 or 1987 but the model was not produced, or at least not cataloged, during this period. Alternately, the format could be interpreted as 1984. This is a case where photos would be a big help, since we haven't seen this format previously. You can also check the components date codes against the information on the components page of the Vintage-Trek website.

Three Nishiki mixtes for the database:
1. Silver Sport, serial number G0186 (Giant Jan. 1986).
2. Pink Sport, serial number G0184 (Giant Jan. 1984).
3. Blue Sebring, serial number G0384 (Giant March 1984).

T-Mar: I will get you a pic today.

Great looking Cresta! I love the paint color and it looks all racy with the blackwall Serfas and eggbeaters. Nice job!

1982 Nishiki Cresta

Here is a pic of the drive side of my Nishiki Sebring. It needs a new chain and rear tire/tube.

Thank you. Yes I'm very happy with this setup as well. I'm using it as my commuter. It's my first experience with canti's, barcons and more relaxed touring geometry.

Unless I find out something different I'm going to go with 1987 for my Nishiki Sebring's build year. I have asked around a lot and the info I have gotten on here is the most from anyone. Thanks guys.

Picked this up at a garage sale Saturday (6-1-13) and stumbled across this thread as I was trying to figure out what I bought for $50. The bike was pretty dirty and didn't seem like it seen the light of day for some time, it cleaned up rather well but had some paint chipped in a few areas. Other than clean it I swapped the stock kick stand for a Pletscher and removed the brittle bar foam, it may have been 100% stock? Needs new tires as they are falling apart, going to repack/inspect the bearings and put some black bar tape on. Here's some facts to go with the pics: Based on what I've read earlier I'm assuming this is a Giant model from February 1985? Curious what the non drive side numbers imply? Also, is the original new price known? Enjoyed the thread and thought I'd chime in with some pics taken today....

Nishiki Century 10 speed
Drive side #'s - G0285
Non drive side #'s - 5061035
4130 Chrome-moly sticker
Taiwan sticker
Sugino Cranks
Shimano front/rear derailleurs
Femco 27x1 1/4 rims
Shimano shifters
Dia comp brakes/levers
KMC chain
Vetta seat
Tires - Cheng Shin CST Super HP