Probably the best paint Nishiki's ever done. 1987 is the last year Nishiki's frames were made in Japan by Kawamura before they outsourced to Giant's factories in Taiwan. With upgraded brakes, fenders, a rack, and clipless pedals, this is now my primary commuter.
Frame:
54cm lugged Tange 900 (double-butted chromoly steel)
Fork/Headset:
chromoly steel/Hatta Vesta
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Shimano Exage Sport 172.5mm
Pedals:
Shimano 600 quill
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
6-speed/52-42 Biopace
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Shimano Exage Sport 6-speed downtube friction
Saddle/Seatpost:
unknown/Selle Italia Turbo reissue (pictured)-Fizik Arione (current)
Brakes:
Shimano Exage Sport (pictured)-SRAM Rival (current)
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Araya 700c/Sansin/Specialized Turbo 23c (pictured)-Continental Ultra Gatorskin 23c (currrent)
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Araya 700c/Sansin/Specialized Turbo 23c (pictured)-Continental Ultra Gatorskin 23c (currrent)
Added by chenghiz. Last updated about 11 years ago.
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1987, 80s, fade, lugged-steel, nishiki-modulus, pearl, pink, road-bike, teal
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MincedFeet says:
Stop having such good looking bikes!
Posted almost 12 years ago