Q: When is a $205 bargain actually $319? A: When you buy an 80's roadie and update it!
Call it a resto mod! I wanted to update this beauty, function over form. Making it 100% original would be an exercise in futility.
To save money I replaced the wide saddle with a saddle that I had in stock.
Cost:
Nishiki International ebay $205 delivered.
Tires (Conti Ultra Sport) and tubes $46
Chain, handlebar tape (SRAM Supercork) $25
Derailleur pulleys $21
105 pedals $21
WB cage $1
Saddle $0
Elbow grease $0
Total $319
Done! Except for pedals... A thing of beauty!