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Big Nish: A 26+ build from the early 90s

Big Nish, is a 26+ bike built around a 1991 Nishiki Cascade. This frame shares the the same frame as the Alien which is one of the rare 90s frames that provide insane clearance with both the fork and the chainstay easily clearing 26x2.8" WTB Rangers. I built it up as a singlespeed MTB with a 2.1 (42/20) gear ratio which is a magic gear that help me run it without a derailleur. The frame's elevated chainstay is it's worst enemy for a single speed build as it flexes when you pedal hard and pump/sprint with it. It happened to me once, but I managed to drop a chain due to the flex. Hence the chain guide on the front. The bike has a super short chainstay making it super easy to get it in the air and it's super fun to rise. Yes, the rims are too narrow, yes I will change it out at some point.

Frame:
Nishiki Cascade 1991

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
116mm Square Taper Sunrace

Pedals:
We the People BMX

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
42t NW Chainring (Aliexpress), 20t Cog (aliexpress), 10s Sunrace Chain

Derailleurs/Shifters:
Singlespeed baby

Handlebars/Stem:
Ergotec Beach Cruiser 710mm cromo bars/90~ Stem 1"1/8

Saddle/Seatpost:
Thompson 30.0mm Seatpost

Brakes:
90s XT parallel V Breaks + Koolstops, Avid 20 Levers

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
LX Hub, 17mm internal rim

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
LX Hub, 17mm internal rim

More Info:
its epic

Added by brin_a. Last updated 1 day ago.

2 Comments

WishIWasMattReyes

WishIWasMattReyes says:

this is a vibe

Posted 1 day ago

GhostRidingTheWhip

GhostRidingTheWhip says:

+1

Posted 1 day ago