I have a frame that identifies itself as a Nishki Ariel, but the only threads I can find here talk about a frame that looks much different. I can only assume then, that this frame was a model before or after they made the elevated chainstays. I stole this picture off of a craigslist ad by someone else, but this is the frame I have...



I'm interested into turning this into some kind of mickey mouse commuter SS/FG project, and any information on this bike would be helpful. Thanks!

The pic is kinda small and fuzzy but I can tell you this much. The rear brake on the chainstay and style of the stem indicate a probable date of 1987. The E-stay bikes started in '89 I think. The Ariel was typically a mid grade model. That one looks like a pretty tall frame, maybe a 21". Should make a fine commuter.