Old Nishiki at the flea market.....

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08-22-11 | 02:11 PM

miamijim

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Old Nishiki at the flea market.....

Seller said '72 or '73.....I think its newer but who knows. He wanted $160.....I kept walking. Long point lugs are loooong but not thinned.

08-22-11 | 02:16 PM

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I'd say '72 or '73 is right. I have a '72 that has the long point lugs like that, same headbadge, and same seat tube graphic.

08-22-11 | 02:20 PM

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08-22-11 | 02:55 PM

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The bike is far from a project. It has NO rust, its original reflectors and as far I could tell all it needs is 2 tires and maybe cables. Florida bikes hold up well, I was surpirsed at its condition but then again I wasn't.

08-22-11 | 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Ciufalon

I'd say '72 or '73 is right. I have a '72 that has the long point lugs like that, same headbadge, and same seat tube graphic.

This; American Eagle era. Steep price for a project. They're kind of rare, but not worth much. One of my favorite flips remains a ladies from that era with AE hammered fenders and chain-guard. Nothing special, but it was classy. It brought $150-200 in mint condition, fully tuned (although it was a ladies).