I picked up an interesting 1970s (I think) Nishiki at the Cupertino Bike Swap this weekend, and am interested in anyone's comments and opinions about it.
I also have a 1981 Nishiki Professional, and this bike couldn't be styled more differently. A few features of the new (old) bike: . all-chrome frame, exposed head lugs, seat stay caps and fork ends, . translucent forest green paint over the chrome, . twin-plate fork crown, also chromed, . 22mm round fork blades, . large, pointed lugs with triangluar windows, . a metal head badge, "M" shaped eagle (yes, I know the American Eagle backstory), . 120mm rear spacing, five-speed cluster
I don't believe that the brakes are original, but most of the other components look like they could be - Sugino cranks, Suntour derailleurs, older Shimano hubs.
What say you all? Pictures at:
http://www.wooljersey.com/
Dave Ross
Portola Valley, CA