Nishiki bicycle help
05-07-23, 11:42 AM
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Nishiki bicycle help
Bought this for a song and put new grips and a bouncy seat on it. I'd like to get new tires.
Can anyone help me figure out what I should get? 26x1.75
Not really planning to take this offroading.
It's otherwise riding really surprisingly well. I'll need to oil the chain I suppose so any advice there is appreciated too.
Thanks for any help everyone! Have an awesome day
Can anyone help me figure out what I should get? 26x1.75
Not really planning to take this offroading.
It's otherwise riding really surprisingly well. I'll need to oil the chain I suppose so any advice there is appreciated too.
Thanks for any help everyone! Have an awesome day
05-07-23, 11:59 AM
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https://carsoncitybikeshop.com/tires...75-wire-bk-sk/
These would be awesome. Good protection and a smooth ride.
These would be awesome. Good protection and a smooth ride.
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05-07-23, 12:08 PM
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https://carsoncitybikeshop.com/tires...75-wire-bk-sk/
These would be awesome. Good protection and a smooth ride.
These would be awesome. Good protection and a smooth ride.
Can I ask (you, or anyone else that read this)
How do I tell how wide the tire will be when inflated?
I just went and measured the widest point on the current tires I have, and lets call it 2 inches or 50mm wide, and I'd say I'd want that size or a touch thinner is fine but no bigger. How do I figure that out when looking at tires online?
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05-07-23, 02:09 PM
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I bought some Mitas tires for my hybrid. They were 26x1.5, but I see they come in other sizes.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/18573687886...Bk9SR-izkP3-YQ
https://www.ebay.com/itm/18540860631...Bk9SR-qzkP3-YQ
https://www.ebay.com/itm/18573687886...Bk9SR-izkP3-YQ
https://www.ebay.com/itm/18540860631...Bk9SR-qzkP3-YQ
05-07-23, 02:23 PM
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I went full stupid and just ordered these: https://www.continental-tires.com/bi...r/contact-plus
I'm just frustrated and like "**** it I'll do it myself"
I am not a rich man by any means. So that seems like a lot to pay for some bicycle tires, but I can withstand the price. I hope I haven't messed up here.
I can cancel these and go another way, just let me know (asap) really appreciate it.
I'm just frustrated and like "**** it I'll do it myself"
I am not a rich man by any means. So that seems like a lot to pay for some bicycle tires, but I can withstand the price. I hope I haven't messed up here.
I can cancel these and go another way, just let me know (asap) really appreciate it.
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05-08-23, 06:52 AM
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Stuff like "I don't think you want your seat angled like that" etc.
Thing is, it's fully adjustable to the riders weight and also position between post and handlebars.
I have it set up perfectly, when I sit on it, my 125 Lbs soaking wet self sits on it, it's perfectly flat and thus completely awesome. I don't know who designed that seat suspension, but they deserve a Nobel Prize IMO.
I guess I will go Panaracer Paselas for the tires.
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Yeah I'm getting a lot of comments on the seat in the real world.
Stuff like "I don't think you want your seat angled like that" etc.
Thing is, it's fully adjustable to the riders weight and also position between post and handlebars.
I have it set up perfectly, when I sit on it, my 125 Lbs soaking wet self sits on it, it's perfectly flat and thus completely awesome. I don't know who designed that seat suspension, but they deserve a Nobel Prize IMO.
I guess I will go Panaracer Paselas for the tires.
Thanks everyone!
Stuff like "I don't think you want your seat angled like that" etc.
Thing is, it's fully adjustable to the riders weight and also position between post and handlebars.
I have it set up perfectly, when I sit on it, my 125 Lbs soaking wet self sits on it, it's perfectly flat and thus completely awesome. I don't know who designed that seat suspension, but they deserve a Nobel Prize IMO.
I guess I will go Panaracer Paselas for the tires.
Thanks everyone!
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05-10-23, 02:28 PM
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So it turns out I really love this whole bicycle thing.
This Nishiki I have is quite nice, I'm booked for a full service in a couple weeks, and have a rear rack on order.
The tire thing, I think I'll let the shop help me out with that. It's a very good outfit especially the repair/service part. They'll sort me out.
I had a blast today out on the bike, that's what it's all about. Amazing!
This Nishiki I have is quite nice, I'm booked for a full service in a couple weeks, and have a rear rack on order.
The tire thing, I think I'll let the shop help me out with that. It's a very good outfit especially the repair/service part. They'll sort me out.
I had a blast today out on the bike, that's what it's all about. Amazing!
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What a cool frame! I don’t think I’ve seen a mixte with cantis before, what’s that bike model?
thank you for sharing your new ride!
thank you for sharing your new ride!
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05-10-23, 06:35 PM
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I have a mountain bike turned into cruiser and run 26x1.5 tires. Continental Contact tires. Wear like iron, roll easy and are fun to corner on. Never had a flat on them either and it has been 10 years at least.
The bike is used for grocery and hardware store runs plus a daily ride around the neighborhood with the wife every night.
The bike is used for grocery and hardware store runs plus a daily ride around the neighborhood with the wife every night.
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another vote for pasela's for this purpose/bike
if you like the "bike thing" you should look to learning how to do maintenance. places like REI often offer classes or look for a local bike co-op or charity
on line help https://www.parktool.com/en-us/blog/repair-help has good reads and videos
if you like the "bike thing" you should look to learning how to do maintenance. places like REI often offer classes or look for a local bike co-op or charity
on line help https://www.parktool.com/en-us/blog/repair-help has good reads and videos
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05-11-23, 08:37 PM
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It's a Nishiki Carrera, think it's maybe from around 1985. Seems to have good components on it. Suntour gear shifters, Sugino GT crankshaft, no idea on the cassette at this point.
Man, a full service and some smoother tires, this thing should ride like a dream. I already have zero issues with gear changes, can only get better when it gets some better attention from professionals. Could do it myself but I'd rather a pro do it, $99 seems like a good price for a full service on everything even bearings, wheel truing, etc.
It's heavy though, 32 pounds but I have no problem with that I lift way more than that all day long at my job. And honestly this bike is probably a passageway to something even better. But for now I'm loving it and just really glad I have re-discovered bicycling, no idea why I haven't been riding a bike pretty much every day. I did when I was a kid.
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I don't know what catis is, would like to know.
It's a Nishiki Carrera, think it's maybe from around 1985. Seems to have good components on it. Suntour gear shifters, Sugino GT crankshaft, no idea on the cassette at this point.
Man, a full service and some smoother tires, this thing should ride like a dream. I already have zero issues with gear changes, can only get better when it gets some better attention from professionals. Could do it myself but I'd rather a pro do it, $99 seems like a good price for a full service on everything even bearings, wheel truing, etc.
It's heavy though, 32 pounds but I have no problem with that I lift way more than that all day long at my job. And honestly this bike is probably a passageway to something even better. But for now I'm loving it and just really glad I have re-discovered bicycling, no idea why I haven't been riding a bike pretty much every day. I did when I was a kid.
It's a Nishiki Carrera, think it's maybe from around 1985. Seems to have good components on it. Suntour gear shifters, Sugino GT crankshaft, no idea on the cassette at this point.
Man, a full service and some smoother tires, this thing should ride like a dream. I already have zero issues with gear changes, can only get better when it gets some better attention from professionals. Could do it myself but I'd rather a pro do it, $99 seems like a good price for a full service on everything even bearings, wheel truing, etc.
It's heavy though, 32 pounds but I have no problem with that I lift way more than that all day long at my job. And honestly this bike is probably a passageway to something even better. But for now I'm loving it and just really glad I have re-discovered bicycling, no idea why I haven't been riding a bike pretty much every day. I did when I was a kid.
SunTour rear derailleurs are simply the best of that era, with a design that everyone else eventually copied when the patent expired
Yes, you would enjoy a lighter bike and probably sportier handlebars, but that Nishiki is indeed a great gateway
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Pasela's are always a good choice, in any size. I have them on several bikes. They don't break the bank and are a good value.
I also have Continental Travel Contacts. Any variation of Continental Contacts are also great. You said you ordered but then cancelled a set of Continentals. Those would have been a good choice too. The Contact Plus would have been more puncture-resistant, but the Pasela's will ride and handle better.
I also have Continental Travel Contacts. Any variation of Continental Contacts are also great. You said you ordered but then cancelled a set of Continentals. Those would have been a good choice too. The Contact Plus would have been more puncture-resistant, but the Pasela's will ride and handle better.
05-12-23, 06:24 AM
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I don't know what catis is, would like to know.
It's a Nishiki Carrera, think it's maybe from around 1985. Seems to have good components on it. Suntour gear shifters, Sugino GT crankshaft, no idea on the cassette at this point.
Man, a full service and some smoother tires, this thing should ride like a dream. I already have zero issues with gear changes, can only get better when it gets some better attention from professionals. Could do it myself but I'd rather a pro do it, $99 seems like a good price for a full service on everything even bearings, wheel truing, etc.
It's heavy though, 32 pounds but I have no problem with that I lift way more than that all day long at my job. And honestly this bike is probably a passageway to something even better. But for now I'm loving it and just really glad I have re-discovered bicycling, no idea why I haven't been riding a bike pretty much every day. I did when I was a kid.
It's a Nishiki Carrera, think it's maybe from around 1985. Seems to have good components on it. Suntour gear shifters, Sugino GT crankshaft, no idea on the cassette at this point.
Man, a full service and some smoother tires, this thing should ride like a dream. I already have zero issues with gear changes, can only get better when it gets some better attention from professionals. Could do it myself but I'd rather a pro do it, $99 seems like a good price for a full service on everything even bearings, wheel truing, etc.
It's heavy though, 32 pounds but I have no problem with that I lift way more than that all day long at my job. And honestly this bike is probably a passageway to something even better. But for now I'm loving it and just really glad I have re-discovered bicycling, no idea why I haven't been riding a bike pretty much every day. I did when I was a kid.
Regarding the rear "cassette" - if it's SunTour equipped and from the mid-1980s, it's very likely got a freewheel vice a cassette-type hub. (Haven't seen any references to SunTour producing a cassette-type hub until the late 1980s.) You can check that by pulling the rear wheel and consulting this webpage from Bike Gremlin; this one from Park Tool; or this one from the late Sheldon Brown. For someone inexperienced, the Park Tool may be the clearest (some clarifying animated graphics help here), but all three are excellent. Or you can ask the shop to tell you when you pick it up which you have if you don't have the time to check it before taking the bike in for service.
Nice Nishiki mixte, by the way. Enjoy.
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05-30-23, 03:55 PM
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Well I have an update,
I have had my bike serviced, it's now riding even better.
I've ordered some new brake pads, hopefully they're compatible.
Got a sweet helmet (in my opinion) love the colour and it's very light and comfortable.
Got my rack, aluminum alloy, my bike is weird so it didn't fit to the frame. I drilled holes and threaded them and it's solid. Very happy with my own ingenuity there (haha)
I've also ordered new tires and went with these https://www.conti-tyres.co.uk/commut...ring/ride-city which I hope will make the ride even better (and they look cool IMO) Anyway, I think I've dumped just about enough money into this bike, but I also love this thing. I can't afford a sweet auto-mobile, but I can soup up an old, very nice riding bicycle!!!
Thanks for all the help, I'll keep posting maybe, maybe say how those tires are (not getting them sent for a couple weeks)
I have had my bike serviced, it's now riding even better.
I've ordered some new brake pads, hopefully they're compatible.
Got a sweet helmet (in my opinion) love the colour and it's very light and comfortable.
Got my rack, aluminum alloy, my bike is weird so it didn't fit to the frame. I drilled holes and threaded them and it's solid. Very happy with my own ingenuity there (haha)
I've also ordered new tires and went with these https://www.conti-tyres.co.uk/commut...ring/ride-city which I hope will make the ride even better (and they look cool IMO) Anyway, I think I've dumped just about enough money into this bike, but I also love this thing. I can't afford a sweet auto-mobile, but I can soup up an old, very nice riding bicycle!!!
Thanks for all the help, I'll keep posting maybe, maybe say how those tires are (not getting them sent for a couple weeks)
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Great looking bike!!!
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05-30-23, 04:21 PM
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Thanks 52! (I am also super into guitars etc. Don't gig or anything but I love it as a hobby)
Like I say I'm new to this. I need to "get out" and also get my lower body more in shape. Turning 45 soon and my bum is getting saggy LOL.
Trying to turn a cheap bike into my ideal bike, learning as I go. I think I lucked out with this thing because it was honestly a drunken local ad purchase one night, and I'm just falling more and more in love with it.
Thanks for your support. I'll update on the tires in a few weeks time hopefully. I don't know, price point and reviews tell me these should be awesome.
Like I say I'm new to this. I need to "get out" and also get my lower body more in shape. Turning 45 soon and my bum is getting saggy LOL.
Trying to turn a cheap bike into my ideal bike, learning as I go. I think I lucked out with this thing because it was honestly a drunken local ad purchase one night, and I'm just falling more and more in love with it.
Thanks for your support. I'll update on the tires in a few weeks time hopefully. I don't know, price point and reviews tell me these should be awesome.