"Mark Bulgier" <Mark@bulgier.net> wrote:
> I think the crankset on it would fetch a lot on the 'bay, likely from a
> Japanese collector. That chainring in particular seems to be some sort
> of holy grail for them - polish it up! It's too valuable to be on a
> Lambert. Those crank dust caps are sought-after items too, and of
> course the pedals.
Yeah -- when I saw these auction results, I got a bit excited!
I had visions of another bike coming my way, then my wife mentioned the oldest daughter's tuition ... and insurance ... :(
Still, this beats her getting mad at me for spending $30 for an old beater bike at the swap meet! Maybe I'll get to keep the Nishiki.
-- no evidence of a prior detailleur hanger -- I'm pretty sure the fork is a replacement as well -- I have not checked the BB threading (and I want to be *very* careful pulling these cranks)
Thanks again for all the help on identifying this beast.
Bob Hufford
Springfield, MO