C $47.33. Very very low miles. There are people that love modern bikes and there are also people that like vintage bikes. There were a range of models, you don't provide any information other than brand and colour so giving you an idea of what the bike is worth is pretty difficult. No rust on the frame. Something went wrong. $95.00 shipping. Nishiki Men’s Maricopa Road Bike – Best Nishiki Road Bike If you are looking for the best road bike, this Maricopa road bike for men might be a great option for you. Nishiki bikes are quality racing and mountain bikes that were produced by Kawamura in Japan and Giant in Taiwan between the 1960s and the 1990s. Racing bikes are also known as road bikes, and they typically feature dropped handlebars that are lower than the saddle. C $15.37 shipping. Slide {current_page} of {total_pages} - You May Also Like. When he wheeled the road bike up to me, I thought it looked dorky and old. When the Bike Boom hit, the industry was stood on its head. The "Bike Boom" led to a revolution in the U.S. bicycle business. Nishiki is a brand of bicycles designed, specified, marketed and distributed by West Coast Cycle in the United States, initially manufactured by Kawamura Cycle Co. in Kobe, Japan, and subsequently by Giant of Taiwan. A mountain bike is similar to other bicycles, but it includes features that enhance performance in rough terrains, such as large and knobby tires, powerful brakes, straight handlebars, and lower gear ratios. Prefer yamaha yz250 or 450 . The frame is very … Good condition vintage Nishiki road bike, lived most of its life in the garage in hopes of being a good project but never got around to it. During the early years of production, the Kawamura plant in Japan and the Giant plant in Taiwan produced many racing and mountain bike models, including these models you can find on eBay: {"modules":["unloadOptimization","bandwidthDetection"],"unloadOptimization":{"browsers":{"Firefox":true,"Chrome":true}},"bandwidthDetection":{"url":"https://ir.ebaystatic.com/cr/v/c1/thirtysevens.jpg","maxViews":4,"imgSize":37,"expiry":300000,"timeout":250}}. Was: C $117.80. Vintage Retro Road Bike Parts Job Lot - Chainrings, shifter, stems, saddle, hubs. The Nishiki brand name originates from the Kawamura factory in Kobé, Japan. All original parts except for tires and seat. But for what I am asking it is a steal. The frame is made of quality tubeset - Champion no.1 from Tange, which was comparable with the likes of Columbus SL. BSA Headbadge - Vintage Bicycle Parts - 1970s. Special Nishiki Linear Time Trial Bicycle. Save vintage nishiki bike to get e-mail alerts and updates on your eBay Feed. The last one I saw that sold on eBay was refurbished but sold for nearly $700. The Centurion "Comp TA" was a particularly nice sport bike, but W.S.I. £1.99. Vintage Nishiki Olympic 12 Road Bike 57cm seat tube measured Center to Top 59cm top tube measured Center to Center Tange Infinity Double Butted Tapered Frame Tange Hi Ten Fork Blades Sugino VP 52/42 170mm Crank Arms Shimano SIS Light Action Rear Derailleur and Downtube Shifters Shimano Non Series Front Derailleur Shimano SLR Brakeset AME Red Brake Hoods Araya 700c Rims Sansin … or Best Offer. Nishiki 12'' Freeform Balance Bike for kids Aged 18 Months to 5 Years - Volt. Sometimes it’s just a swap of the tires. Starting in the late 1970s, W.S.I used the Centurion brand for its road-bike line, and Diamond Back (later Diamondback) for its BMX and MTB lines. Speed and aerodynamics are emphasized over comfort. C $100.13. If your'e not familiar, Bike Boom is a used bike shop in Davis square, on the border of Cambridge and Somerville , near Boston MA. The First Bike I Really Loved: My 88 Nishiki Olympic. View cart for details. $80.00. These bikes are fun to own as attractive vintage models, and they are also fun to ride and race. 06-02-2007 #17. dekindy. or Best Offer. This bike is designed in a vintage model to experience the vintage vibe. $100.00 O.B.O. And since aerodynamics was all the rage in the 80s (as it is now), the Shimano AX parts fit the bike perfectly. View cart for details. £9.99 postage. This is a great road bike from the 80's in great shape. Sad I have to let it … There were three Nishiki models that came with Campgnolo NR/SR components - the Cervino, Maxima and Ultimate. Ending Thursday at 7:03PM PST 4d 15h Local Pickup. Slight rust on a few cosmetic parts, easily replaceable. This Nishiki Olympic Road Bicycle stems from 1980 and it is one of the bikes produced for the European market still in Japan. Vintage Nishiki Custom Sport road bike - $350 (SAN ANTONIO) < image 1 of 5 > bicycle frame material: steel bicycle type: road brake type: caliper condition: good electric assist: none frame size: 58cm handlebar type: drop make / manufacturer: Nishiki model name / number: Custom sport suspension: none (rigid) wheel size: 700C. The Troll works pretty well for most of those scenarios, but it’s built for long loaded multi-terrain adventure. or Best Offer. Very nice Nishiki riad bike. QR Code Link to This Post. Click & Collect. Pre-Owned Men's Nishiki Pueblo Frame Riding Bike In Silver/Red . They have been produced in Dick's Sporting Goods for the US market since 2010. The old road bike felt foreign, ungainly, and uncomfortable. They were first sold under the American Eagle brand name and then under the Nishiki brand name. After a quick ride, the only tweaking this bike needs is the rear brake needs to be tightened, and the front could use a wee bit of a tightening while you (or someone else) is tuning it. 0 bids. Nishiki Vintage Bike features an elegant and classic design, which will make almost all heads to turn and notice this beauty. These bicycle models were primarily racing bikes that were meant to be ridden on the road for either recreational use or for racing on tracks. Something went wrong. This Nishiki " The Aero" Road Bicycle stems from 1981 and it is one of the bikes produced for US market still in Japan. Not sure of vintage, but the steel frame looks quite a bit like a Raleigh Technium I used to have so I assume it was from the end of the 'good' Nishiki run. This bicycle needs a rear rim and a tune-up most likely. 1977 Nishiki International Typical 1970s Bike boom ten-speed road bike Japanese bicycle brands such as Fuji, Miyata, Panasonic/National, Bridgestone, Univega and Nishiki had enjoyed tremendous success during the United States' 1970's bike boom, only to suffer in the late 1980s. NISHIKI : This picture from 1984 shows two fine Nishikis. Copyright © 1995-2020 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. SMALL JOB LOT OF 1970's CYCLE COMPONENT PARTS. Used (normal wear), Vintage Nishiki road bike have had this bike for many years but I've gotten into mtb so its time to let it go. Ending Today at 12:52PM GMT 12h 44m. Vintage 1976 Nishiki Ladies Bicycle. 1985 Nishiki Prestige vintage bike 50-51" - Suntour/Dia Compe groupset - Tange Infinity - Duration: ... My Bike - Malcolm: 1980s Nishiki Road Bike - … These bikes are fun to own as attractive vintage models, and they are also fun to ride and race. Nishiki bikes were produced until 2001, so your bike could be 17 years old. £3.30 postage. Don't know much about it other than it's a collectible and valuable bike. Local Pickup. The bicycles were first marketed under the American Eagle brand beginning in 1965 and later under the Nishiki brand until 2001.. Was: C $59.16. 0 bids. There seems to be a problem serving the request at this time, One stop shop for all things from your favorite brand, {"modules":["unloadOptimization","bandwidthDetection"],"unloadOptimization":{"browsers":{"Firefox":true,"Chrome":true}},"bandwidthDetection":{"url":"https://ir.ebaystatic.com/cr/v/c1/thirtysevens.jpg","maxViews":4,"imgSize":37,"expiry":300000,"timeout":250}}. £50.00. The “Dia-compe” brake levers are great. Frame is 18 inches. The earliest Nishiki vintage bikes were manufactured in Japan at the Kawamura company and sold in the US. Vintage racing bicycles, like the Nishiki bikes, are commonly constructed from steel tubing or aluminum and titanium alloys. had to abandon this model designation due to a conflict with an automotive tire manufacturer that owned the trademark. During Nishiki's years of production at the Giant plant in Taiwan in the 1980s, Cunningham helped design several mountain bike models, such as the Nishiki Alien and the Nishiki Saga, and his name is inscribed on the bikes he designed. £9.99. Prior to 1973, going back to the late '40s, bicycles were primarily seen as children's toys. A mountain bike for commuting, a road bike for gravel-grinding, etc. I now have sufficient data sets and confidence to report the results for serial numbers from the 1970s to mid 1980s, however sufficient data is lacking for the late 1980s onward. $445.00. But, everybody needs a somewhat dedicated bike to get around town, grab groceries or just take a long tarmac joyride. Vintage Nishiki International Road Bike (63 cm) (Made in Japan) - $280 (Arbutus) For sale is a beautiful vintage, 12 speed, Nishiki International Road Bike (63 cm). where we specialize in restoring and refurbishing used and vintage bikes such as this red 80's Nishiki Custom Sport Mixte Road bike and offer professional bicycle repair services. Use or collect. C $47.58. Pre-Owned. The Cervino and Maxima were made in Italy using Columbus SL/SP tubing. It was ridden by a woman who was 5'5" at the time . You can purchase affordable used vintage Nishiki road bikes on eBay, where you can find many different Nishiki models for sale. I have a bright yellow Vintage 1989 Nishiki Altron Tange Prestige road bike w bright green water holder. Location: Ken Caryl; Price: $250; Read more... Nishiki Vintage Bike Road … Along with this, the … While many bike shops also carried a few adult models, the bulk of the business was focused on children. It was a … 12 watching. The grey one is an Olympic Royal with Dura Ace components and the red one a Road Master with 600 EX. Richard R. Cunningham is a well-known bicycle designer and a member of the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame. My first "good" road bike was an '86 Nishiki Prestige, and I still don't know if selling it was the right thing to do. Copyright © 1995-2020 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nishiki bicycles from the late 1970's through the early 1990's represent some of the best of the "UJBs" (universal Japanese bicycles) sold in the USA during that time. Vintage Nishiki Road Bike - $100 (North Valleys) < image 1 of 5 > bicycle frame material: steel bicycle type: road frame size: 17 wheel size: 24 in. Used (normal wear), Recently inherited Nishiki Riviera GT road bike from the late 80s or early 90s. + Update your shipping location 7 S 0 P O N S O A R P A 7 E E D-1-1 U J-1 0 F J-1-1 ... Nishiki Headbadge Vintage Road Bike Frame Take off stick on. Large 56cm / 22in frame Nishiki bicycle Fits anyone with height between 5’6” and 6’1” It is a vintage bike from 80s when they still made them high-quality in Japan Rides very nicely Both wheels are straight and true Brakes work well All gears shift Both tires hold air well Also available for extra $20 each: aluminum rear rack for a road bike, helmet, lock. Nishiki Bike Models nishiki Nishiki was a brand of bicycles designed, specified, marketed and distributed by West Coast Cycle in the United States, initially manufactured by Kawamura Cyles in Kobe, Japan and subsequently by Giant of Taiwan. The front and rear wheels are close together, and the gear ratios are closely spaced. ... My first half-decent road bike was a Nishiki, and I think it was an International. Top Rated Seller Top Rated Seller. Hand gear shift in frame. It is available in a vibrant and attractive color that gives a unique and distinctive appeal to the bike. Odds are pretty good that what you paid is pretty much what the bike … Always garaged. Anyone who wants to have a professional-level road bike will love to have the GT Vintage bike in their arsenal. Good as is with new tires and a go thru. Nishiki bikes were first manufactured in Japan in the 1960s and the 1970s and in Taiwan in the 1980s and 1990s. I'm 6'2" and fit comfortably Bike needs minor work but still in rideable condition Shoot me an offer If you have a dirt bike or quad might be up for a trade with cash added on my end. or Best Offer. Slide {current_page} of {total_pages} - You May Also Like. call show contact info. Production of the Nishiki brand moved to Taiwan in the 1980s, and the company began producing more mountain and other off-road types of bicycles at Giant of Taiwan. 36" wheels, ten speed. $250.00. As some you may be aware, I have been collecting Nishiki data for several years in an attempt to more accurately determine their age and create a timeline of models. 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