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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-19-22, 11:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,459
Posted By DMC707

Nice bike! I like the elevated chainstay...

Nice bike!

I like the elevated chainstay design strictly from an aesthetics standpoint. They were quirky. Nishiki utilized Richard Cunningham ( MAntis bicycles and later a magazine editor...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-22, 10:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 626
Posted By ClydeClydeson

I would start by disconnecting the cable from the...

I would start by disconnecting the cable from the derailleur and see what, if any, function the shifter has. You can simulate a bit of spring tension from the derailleur by pulling gently on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-22, 02:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 626
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

There should be a model number molded/stamped...

There should be a model number molded/stamped into the lever, sometimes tiny print. Of course if you're going to a LBS just take the old lever with you. By 1990, IIRC, Shimano had gone to the second...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-17-22, 12:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,459
Posted By T-Mar

FYI, it was 2nd in the Nishiki ATB lineup in 1990...

FYI, it was 2nd in the Nishiki ATB lineup in 1990 and had a west coast MSRP of $699. though it may have been slightly higher on the east coast. Personally, I'd value it lower, as hard tail, elevated...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-17-22, 10:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,459
Posted By bikemig

It's your bike and it has a lot of memories. No...

It's your bike and it has a lot of memories. No one can put a value on that. This is a really good MTB. I really liked the Nishiki Ariels. MTBs make great all around bikes good for pavement and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-22, 10:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 626
Posted By jimc101

If you're just replacing the shifter, cut the...

If you're just replacing the shifter, cut the cable (the new one should have one fitted?, if not, replacing a 30+ year old cable is probably a good idea) then install the replacement shifter
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-22, 10:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 626
Posted By Iride01

Simple depends on how well you understand...

Simple depends on how well you understand everything else involved. You probably should change out the cable too. You for certain will need to know what all the pieces parts of the rear DR do so...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-22, 03:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,246
Posted By LeeG

Nerve impingement. You don’t provide enough...

Nerve impingement. You don’t provide enough information to suggest a specific solution but in general if you move your hands more it’ll happen less if you hold a fixed grip for long it’ll happen...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-22, 03:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,246
Posted By Milton Keynes

Or, if straight bars, get some bar ends and like...

Or, if straight bars, get some bar ends and like with drop bars, change your hand position often. I'm firmly convinced that bar ends are necessary on flat bars. I've ridden a lot of miles on a flat...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-22, 02:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,246
Posted By Milton Keynes

Wear good padded gloves and change your hand...

Wear good padded gloves and change your hand positions often. If you have a bike with flat handlebars (like a mountain bike), bar ends are essential, IMO.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-22, 10:28 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,246
Posted By Iride01

If straight bars, then almost certainly I will...

If straight bars, then almost certainly I will say that you are not keeping your wrists straight. You are letting your wrists roll downward and your hands are angled upward in the same position that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-22, 10:01 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,246
Posted By alcjphil

From another post: The OP appears to be riding a...

From another post: The OP appears to be riding a 1990's rigid Nishiki mountain bike with very straight bars. No choices for different hand positions
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-16-22, 09:54 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,007
Posted By FBOATSB

If anyone has seen the absolute carpet bombing of...

If anyone has seen the absolute carpet bombing of spam/scam bots that used to happen here you might cut the forums some slack. For information, the OP above has pictures in his gallery as we speak...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-22, 09:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 870
Posted By bikemig

There is not a lot of selection of 26 inch tires....

There is not a lot of selection of 26 inch tires. Continental town and country tires are pretty good and reasonably priced. I like Maxxis DTH but they are more expensive. Panaracer Gravel Kings are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-22, 09:15 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,246
Posted By KerryIrons

Something you can do right away is be aware of...

Something you can do right away is be aware of the onset of numbness and change positions immediately. If you do that, you can restore feeling very quickly and never get to the stage where it takes...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-16-22, 08:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,007
Posted By Iride01

You can upload to the gallery here at BF and then...

You can upload to the gallery here at BF and then tell us they are there. Or you can put them on a site like imgur.com and just write the sharing link in your message. If the spam filter balks at the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-22, 07:19 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,246
Posted By Digger Goreman

What's been said, above, as well as my...

What's been said, above, as well as my supplemental favorite remedy: Ergon GP2 grips!

https://www.ergonbike.com/en/article-gp1.html

That said, I ride an old mtb with non-drop bars....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-16-22, 05:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,459
Posted By T-Mar

FYI, the subject bicycle is a 1990 model, not...

FYI, the subject bicycle is a 1990 model, not 1989. In 1989, the Ariel used Deore II with thumbshifters and did not have elevated chain stays. Photo assist......
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-22, 09:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,246
Posted By 79pmooney

Our hands are fully capable of supporting a...

Our hands are fully capable of supporting a considerable amount of weight for long periods of time IF we take care to not pressure several areas with nerves and veins. (Look at the pros. They have a...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-15-22, 09:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,007
Posted By alcjphil

Most of the long time members here heaved a huge...

Most of the long time members here heaved a huge sigh of relief when this policy was instituted. For awhile, there were so many junk postings that the forums were unreadable.
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-15-22, 08:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,007
Posted By dedhed

When you become an unpaid volunteer moderator...

When you become an unpaid volunteer moderator you'll understand.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-22, 07:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,246
Posted By mschwett

too much pressure on the hands and particularly...

too much pressure on the hands and particularly the carpal tunnel, which contains critical nerves. probably not really a “circulation” issue.

your weight should mostly be on your feet, then your...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-15-22, 07:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,007
Posted By Koyote

For the same reason that your question belongs...

For the same reason that your question belongs here (https://www.bikeforums.net/forum-suggestions-user-assistance/)-- to maintain order.
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-15-22, 06:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,007
Posted By indyfabz

Long-time members understand why it makes sense....

Long-time members understand why it makes sense. A lot fewer “junk” posts these days.
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-15-22, 06:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,007
Posted By Bogey Speedwell

Most forums do this to prevent spam and or scams.

Most forums do this to prevent spam and or scams.
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