Nishiki Bikes???
10-09-05, 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by robo
I grew up in Vancouver, and used to see a lot of Nishiki bikes, but nearly always older ones, not later than 1992 or so. I'm not totally sure, but i think for a long time, the Norco brand was mostly used on low end stuff, so perhaps Nishiki was used for the mid-range to high end models? Interesting that the name sounds Japanese - more than likely the bikes were made in Japan, but it's interesting that a Canadian company would choose a Japanese sounding brand name.
Anyway, Nishiki bikes ranged from road racers to mountain bikes, so it's not much to go on to say that a bike is a Nishiki, any more than it is to say that the bike is a 'Trek'.
Anyway, Nishiki bikes ranged from road racers to mountain bikes, so it's not much to go on to say that a bike is a Nishiki, any more than it is to say that the bike is a 'Trek'.
10-10-05, 05:19 PM
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I picked one up for 12 dollars at the Salvation Army several years ago. The fork was bent but I replaced it and everything else is still stock. I love my Purple Nishiki Sport 12 speed. Oh....it does have my B17 installed. And with those lugs it looks so @&#$ing COOL! As a matter of fact. Think I'll mount her right now and go for a little spin....
10-10-05, 10:37 PM
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There is a Nishiki rusting away at the train station where I commute from. It looks almost exactly like my Super Le Tour only thing I see different is the silver paint job on the Niushiki. If I could figure out who owns it I'd buy it. There is an old Emglish 10 speed chained to it as well.
I want both of them but alas.
Joe
I want both of them but alas.
Joe
