so the miyata i was after was sold out from under me. found another bike locally, this orange nishiki. They are asking $250 though i'm not sure what to pay for it.



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Components (this is what I read on the bike itself):
Brake levers: Dia-Compe
Brakes: Dia-Compe Drop Forged, center pull
Shifters: Shimano
Rear derailleur: Suntour VGT Luxe
Front derailleur: Thunder Bird
Crank: American Flyer
Wheels; Cerchio Fiamme, made in Italy, aluminum alloy
Tires: Tufo S22 Diam 28" Sect 21mm bar 8-9 psi 115-130
Hubs, Shimano S L, both with quick release
Handlebar: Champion KS, aluminum alloy
Stem: SR, aluminum alloy
Saddle: Acocet W-T Touring genuine leather saddle

any idea on the year/model/worth? would this make a good daily?

looks like a 70's international after some searching..

looks to be in very good shape (although the Fiamme 700C tubular wheels are not stock, an upgrade, but 27" was original size) but $250 is way too much for that Nishiki, IMHO. Keep looking for a better deal (a lighter frame, for example).

Early 70's Olympic. I had an International of the same vintage.

That bike has nice bars, nice wheels, nice rear derailleur. Looks to be in very good condition. In this market (Portland, OR) you'd pay $200-250 for that easily. YMMV depending on local market. It's not going to be light, but it'd be a great rider, I'm sure. If you did get it, I'd get rid of the pie plates, swap the saddle, replace the front derailleur with a decent SunTour, and get rid of the suicide levers. That'd run under $50 I'd guess and would style it up a lot.

Karl