Two new additions to the stable...
11-05-09, 01:53 PM
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Two new additions to the stable...
..we'll see if they become permanent residents or not.
Got the pair for $50 a few weeks back.
A Nishiki Olympic (actually my second one!) w/ mostly Golden Arrow parts.
And a Raleigh something or other, not exactly stock...
Got the pair for $50 a few weeks back.
A Nishiki Olympic (actually my second one!) w/ mostly Golden Arrow parts.
And a Raleigh something or other, not exactly stock...
11-05-09, 01:56 PM
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Thumb shifters are so much better than the new trigger shifting garbage. I don't understand why people don't enjoy friction thumbs. They are the most ergo of all friction shifting.
The nishiki could be upgraded to 700C wheels and lighter components and likely get the bike in the 21LB range.
The nishiki could be upgraded to 700C wheels and lighter components and likely get the bike in the 21LB range.
11-05-09, 03:47 PM
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That Raleigh is freakin' sweet. Man what I wouldn't give for a good old mountain bike like that in 58-62cm size...
11-06-09, 08:41 AM
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Hey if you were around here, you'd be welcome to it - I've been finding old decent-quality mountain bikes actually fairly easy to pick up around here - I have a few.
Unfortunately I actually don't like them as much as I thought I would...sometimes the look/idea of vintage bikes appeals to me more than the actual ride quality, I think.
Unfortunately I actually don't like them as much as I thought I would...sometimes the look/idea of vintage bikes appeals to me more than the actual ride quality, I think.
11-06-09, 08:42 AM
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Thumb shifters are so much better than the new trigger shifting garbage. I don't understand why people don't enjoy friction thumbs. They are the most ergo of all friction shifting.
The nishiki could be upgraded to 700C wheels and lighter components and likely get the bike in the 21LB range.
The nishiki could be upgraded to 700C wheels and lighter components and likely get the bike in the 21LB range.
11-06-09, 09:23 AM
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hey if you were around here, you'd be welcome to it - i've been finding old decent-quality mountain bikes actually fairly easy to pick up around here - i have a few.
Unfortunately i actually don't like them as much as i thought i would...sometimes the look/idea of vintage bikes appeals to me more than the actual ride quality, i think.
Unfortunately i actually don't like them as much as i thought i would...sometimes the look/idea of vintage bikes appeals to me more than the actual ride quality, i think.
11-06-09, 10:11 AM
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BTW, It would be appreciated if the OP would post the Nishiki's serial number for my database.
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+1 Those shimano thumb shifters are awesome. I put a pair of the deerhead (old XT) version on my wife's bike, converting from drop to north road bars, and she loves them. They're also satisfyingly overbuilt.
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I think that's a bit of a pipe dream. First, the brakes would have to be changed to longer reach for the smaller 700C rims. Then you'd have to go for some pretty expensive equipment to get a bicycle with a Tange #5 main tubes and hi-tensile forks and stays down to 21 lbs. It's not worth the expense in my opinion.
BTW, It would be appreciated if the OP would post the Nishiki's serial number for my database.
BTW, It would be appreciated if the OP would post the Nishiki's serial number for my database.
11-07-09, 01:35 PM
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Serial number is CD 19020
Does that sound right?
My other Nishiki Olympic is: CE 08588
Does that sound right?
My other Nishiki Olympic is: CE 08588
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