The "Show off your Japanese bike." thread
12-17-07, 11:15 AM
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Just acquired yesterday - my newest addition, a Nishiki International:
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12-17-07, 11:16 AM
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So here is my latest build and first C&V build. 80's Nishiki touring frame. Not sure of the year, I pull this out of our local co-op. The stem and bar are temporary. I have non-aero levers, a more appropriate handlebar and a better stem in the works.
For some better pics go here. https://picasaweb.google.com/sacbikekitchen/Bikes
For some better pics go here. https://picasaweb.google.com/sacbikekitchen/Bikes
12-17-07, 03:33 PM
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12-17-07, 07:27 PM
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So here is my latest build and first C&V build. 80's Nishiki touring frame. Not sure of the year, I pull this out of our local co-op. The stem and bar are temporary. I have non-aero levers, a more appropriate handlebar and a better stem in the works.
For some better pics go here. https://picasaweb.google.com/sacbikekitchen/Bikes
For some better pics go here. https://picasaweb.google.com/sacbikekitchen/Bikes
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12-17-07, 07:43 PM
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A soon to be single speed.....aircraft carrier/Panasonic, early 80's? DX-2000
71cm seat tube, in case you were wondering....
71cm seat tube, in case you were wondering....
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12-17-07, 07:59 PM
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The brown Nishiki, ummm Wow!! I love it. Looks almost English in origin. That may have been the look they were going for when they built it though
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12-18-07, 09:45 AM
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tspoon;
"I don't have any from when it was together. I am waiting for the local bike shop to recut the bottom bracket, which was stripped on the right hand and I have built up with bronze."
thea_vc:
Two questions...One, what is the serial number and it's location? Two...what is that in the 3rd photo?
"I don't have any from when it was together. I am waiting for the local bike shop to recut the bottom bracket, which was stripped on the right hand and I have built up with bronze."
thea_vc:
Two questions...One, what is the serial number and it's location? Two...what is that in the 3rd photo?
12-18-07, 10:35 AM
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12-18-07, 10:48 AM
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Bicycling did a feature on tall bicycles in their February 1987 issue. That exact model, color and size was tested. However, considering the time lag of writing the article and getting a magazine to print, there is the possibility that it may be a 1986 model. Regardless it's crica 1986/1987. FYI, original price was $339. Again, can ask for the serial number? Thxs.
12-18-07, 12:41 PM
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tspoon;
"I don't have any from when it was together. I am waiting for the local bike shop to recut the bottom bracket, which was stripped on the right hand and I have built up with bronze."
thea_vc:
Two questions...One, what is the serial number and it's location? Two...what is that in the 3rd photo?
"I don't have any from when it was together. I am waiting for the local bike shop to recut the bottom bracket, which was stripped on the right hand and I have built up with bronze."
thea_vc:
Two questions...One, what is the serial number and it's location? Two...what is that in the 3rd photo?
And yes, the third item was the head badge.
12-18-07, 12:43 PM
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My travel beater Italian by way of Japan entry is surely not as compelling as many others here, but I've grown sort of attached to my 80 Piaggio Bianchi SS in a vintage burnt orange, complete with pedestrian stamped dropouts. This Columbus Aelle R beast has seen me on just about ever city trip, including 50 miles of the C&O Canal . It's the ultimate beater that you dont even need to worry about locking unless overnight.
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12-18-07, 01:29 PM
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Of course, neither of these come near my 74 Raleigh Pro which has been a near revelation for me and is perhaps my favorite ride ever (then again, I went bike free for over 30 years besides my beater beach cruiser). The Raleigh begs to be ridden HARD every time out, and draws a crowd, even in the LBS. It's slowly making its way back to stock status. The Bianchi gets taken all over while the Pro sleeps between my wife and I...heh.
12-18-07, 07:27 PM
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Here's one of mine. Its a Nashbar Alpha Road 5000.
12-18-07, 07:34 PM
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12-24-07, 01:53 AM
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Sanki!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is my Sanki Sprint. It originally had diacomp centerpulls, suntour v-gt derailers. it had some really neat uniquely drilled hubs. Original handlebars were a really narrow 38cms. The bottombracket is a Mt. Bike size 73mm. I've only seen them in the Pacfic Northwest. On My tour I Saw one In Portland's Citybikes, another on the U of O campus, I got mine through Ebay from a man near Redding, Ca.
End of my PacCoast tour in 2006
new parts include (obvious)wheels, Fork(old one's steer tube got bent in an accident), free campy brake, cheap campy pedals.
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Old bike portait with original wannabe Pugeot crankset
End of my PacCoast tour in 2006
new parts include (obvious)wheels, Fork(old one's steer tube got bent in an accident), free campy brake, cheap campy pedals.
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Old bike portait with original wannabe Pugeot crankset
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12-24-07, 09:26 AM
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12-24-07, 09:29 AM
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Hey easychaironfire, your bike almost glows! I can tell you are a tourist at heart.
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02-09-08, 03:48 AM
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Hi all,
The right bike. The left is 100% American iron!
The right bike is a Koga Miyata SkyExpension. US counterpart sold as Miyata Elevation 12,000. It is the model Greg Herbold raced downhill in the final years of his pro carreer. My SkyEx is of the 1995 model year. I believe this is the final year for Japanese Miyata frames with Koga.
Oh ..and you don't see them very often
The right bike. The left is 100% American iron!
The right bike is a Koga Miyata SkyExpension. US counterpart sold as Miyata Elevation 12,000. It is the model Greg Herbold raced downhill in the final years of his pro carreer. My SkyEx is of the 1995 model year. I believe this is the final year for Japanese Miyata frames with Koga.
Oh ..and you don't see them very often
02-09-08, 04:04 AM
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Miyata Century
If find this belongs here too, as it celebrates 100yr of bike building by Miyata =>
Year is 1990. A -not very thick- layer of 14k gold used for the lugs. This is my rider. I am keeping a 2nd NOS one as a kind of 'reserve' ...somewhere under the soil
Year is 1990. A -not very thick- layer of 14k gold used for the lugs. This is my rider. I am keeping a 2nd NOS one as a kind of 'reserve' ...somewhere under the soil
02-09-08, 08:08 AM
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Sorry T-Mar....just saw your post 
Serial # , located on bottom of the head tube , is 5L09110
[/QUOTE]Bicycling did a feature on tall bicycles in their February 1987 issue. That exact model, color and size was tested. However, considering the time lag of writing the article and getting a magazine to print, there is the possibility that it may be a 1986 model. Regardless it's crica 1986/1987. FYI, original price was $339. Again, can ask for the serial number? Thxs.[/QUOTE]
Serial # , located on bottom of the head tube , is 5L09110
[/QUOTE]Bicycling did a feature on tall bicycles in their February 1987 issue. That exact model, color and size was tested. However, considering the time lag of writing the article and getting a magazine to print, there is the possibility that it may be a 1986 model. Regardless it's crica 1986/1987. FYI, original price was $339. Again, can ask for the serial number? Thxs.[/QUOTE]
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I own my dream bike, a 2023 DirtySixer MkII 3xl
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I own my dream bike, a 2023 DirtySixer MkII 3xl
...and also a 2006 R-14 66cm Waterford road bike, my former dream bike :)
02-09-08, 08:09 AM
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Posted this in a separate (and so far ignored) thread: just acquired 1983(?) Nishiki Sebring in nearly new condition. Even the chain is barely worn as confirmed by my gauge. Pics taken immediately after I brought it home, no cleaning. Lower end of their line but still nice. More detailed pictures, including serial number on BB, here.
("Cruiser" jpegs in that index are of a Taiwan Schwinn I took as part of the deal.)
Too big for me (sucks being short) but I'll see if it'll fit my niece, who is making (probably not very) serious noises about riding a century with her uncle, before flipping it.
Just getting into vintage so I have much to learn.
("Cruiser" jpegs in that index are of a Taiwan Schwinn I took as part of the deal.)
Too big for me (sucks being short) but I'll see if it'll fit my niece, who is making (probably not very) serious noises about riding a century with her uncle, before flipping it.
Just getting into vintage so I have much to learn.
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02-09-08, 08:17 AM
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Nice Nishiki!
...didn't they make the American Eagle from back in the 70's?
I had a silver 26" frame A/E that I rode back in the mid '70s in a couple of local bike events....they were 25 mile events and you had to get sponsors per mile.....it was called "Ride A Bike For The ********" and you would receive an 8x10"-ish orange/white certificate that had the details of the ride....I'll have to look through my stuff and find those certificates because I wrote down what bike I used and how long it took and what "place" I came in....
....sorry, I went off topic a bit
...didn't they make the American Eagle from back in the 70's?
I had a silver 26" frame A/E that I rode back in the mid '70s in a couple of local bike events....they were 25 mile events and you had to get sponsors per mile.....it was called "Ride A Bike For The ********" and you would receive an 8x10"-ish orange/white certificate that had the details of the ride....I'll have to look through my stuff and find those certificates because I wrote down what bike I used and how long it took and what "place" I came in....
....sorry, I went off topic a bit
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...and also a 2006 R-14 66cm Waterford road bike, my former dream bike :)
