New Mid-80s Nishiki Olympic
09-10-19, 09:35 AM
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New Mid-80s Nishiki Olympic
Hey everyone,
I thought you may like to see my newest, a mid-80s Nishiki Olympic. It does not say "Olympic 12" as most I've seen do, although it is a 2x6 drivetrain.
The DT shifters are a bit interesting to me in that they are mounted to a braze-on on the top of the downtube, and are Shimano Light Action.
The bartape, all cables, brake levers, tires, and seat were shot, but I re-cabled everything and used parts from my spares supply to get it running well again.
Anyone else got one of these? It rides rather nicely in my (very) limited experience.
I thought you may like to see my newest, a mid-80s Nishiki Olympic. It does not say "Olympic 12" as most I've seen do, although it is a 2x6 drivetrain.
The DT shifters are a bit interesting to me in that they are mounted to a braze-on on the top of the downtube, and are Shimano Light Action.
The bartape, all cables, brake levers, tires, and seat were shot, but I re-cabled everything and used parts from my spares supply to get it running well again.
Anyone else got one of these? It rides rather nicely in my (very) limited experience.
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09-10-19, 11:26 AM
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09-10-19, 02:45 PM
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Looks like a 1986 model. These were typically manufactured by Giant and, if so, there will be a date code stamped on the rear dropout.
09-10-19, 10:20 PM
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By 1985, the Olympic model was really quite a nice-riding bicycle, decent quality all around and with good geometry.
It reminds me somewhat of my similar-sized, ~similar vintage (if cheaper) Motiv Defiant, shown below.
Enjoy your Nishiki!
It reminds me somewhat of my similar-sized, ~similar vintage (if cheaper) Motiv Defiant, shown below.
Enjoy your Nishiki!
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