Nishiki Comp value ?
05-25-20, 11:07 PM
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05-26-20, 07:07 AM
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Without knowing where you live (market strengths vary greatly in different areas/cities), it is difficult to properly appraise a bicycle. That said, the bike is for a small person and a little warning, before an evaluation...
Be careful with pushing the steering stem too far into the head tube. Too far, and the stem wedge will bottom out, in the head tube, and possibly make the stem extremely difficult to remove. Anyway...
The Nishiki is a nice bike, upper entry level in my opinion, and offers acceptable ride quality. Were I selling one, in good condition and in my size (size does matter in evaluating vintage road bicycles) I would hope to get $150 to $200 for the bike. However, the bike is not my size and is quite small, decreasing the number of potential buyers, hence worth a bit less.
Hope that is a bit helpful and please keep in mind that most, if not all, appraisals here are, pretty much, educated guesses.
Be careful with pushing the steering stem too far into the head tube. Too far, and the stem wedge will bottom out, in the head tube, and possibly make the stem extremely difficult to remove. Anyway...
The Nishiki is a nice bike, upper entry level in my opinion, and offers acceptable ride quality. Were I selling one, in good condition and in my size (size does matter in evaluating vintage road bicycles) I would hope to get $150 to $200 for the bike. However, the bike is not my size and is quite small, decreasing the number of potential buyers, hence worth a bit less.
Hope that is a bit helpful and please keep in mind that most, if not all, appraisals here are, pretty much, educated guesses.
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05-26-20, 07:10 AM
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It's a small one. So, make sure it fits you before buying. Test ride not possible since front tire is missing. I would guess 70's vintage because of the center pull brakes and, brake cable clamps on top tube. Non-aero brakes w/ turkey levers. Very nice relaxed touring geometry. Has extra threaded eyelets for racks & fenders. Would make a great bike to convert into a "city bike" with upright handlebars. To me it would all depend on how well the wheels spin. (A new set of 27" wheels, tubes &, tires for that bike will cost at least $225). That bike would be a good deal for a buyer at $50. A seller would be lucky to get $100 for it. Be good. Have fun.
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It's a small one. So, make sure it fits you before buying. Test ride not possible since front tire is missing. I would guess 70's vintage because of the center pull brakes and, brake cable clamps on top tube. Non-aero brakes w/ turkey levers. Very nice relaxed touring geometry. Has extra threaded eyelets for racks & fenders. Would make a great bike to convert into a "city bike" with upright handlebars. To me it would all depend on how well the wheels spin. (A new set of 27" wheels, tubes &, tires for that bike will cost at least $225). That bike would be a good deal for a buyer at $50. A seller would be lucky to get $100 for it. Be good. Have fun.
05-26-20, 11:18 AM
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It's not too complicated. But requires a lot of new parts & special tools. Handlebars, upright stem, brake levers, shift levers, grips, all new cables, all those items will run you around $125 if you order them cheap on ebay. Then, you have to figure out how to install it. Add about $100 more for tires, tubes, rim strips, chain, brake pads, grease & new ball bearings. That's just for cheap parts. You have to figure out the tools & labor.
05-26-20, 11:30 AM
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Here's an old Nishiki Olympic that I powdercoated & converted with 7 speed STI trigger shifters.
Don't ask me how much I spent on this one. It was a $ lot $.
Don't ask me how much I spent on this one. It was a $ lot $.
05-27-20, 08:12 PM
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be good.............. have fun !!!!!!!!!!!!
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The subject bicycle is a mid-1970s Nishiki Competition. It was a nice bicycle in it's day but has fairly narrow range gearing for city bicycle use. Given the labour and cost of conversion, I'd just seek a 1990s hybrid. For the same or less end cost, you'll get a purpose built bicycle with more features.
