1977 Nishiki Session

s0ul_chicken · Jan 20, 2015

First post, so thank you for the welcome! A kind neighbor gave me a 1977 Nishiki that her son owned, in hopes it would get ridden again. This bike has been in storage since 1990, so it really needs some love. My plan is to turn it into a gravel-grinder, with MTB cranks, and bars.
Still plenty to do, but more pictures will be up soon as I have finally secured all the parts I need to finish.

The frame back from New Image Powder Coating - Satin Black

Lug detail complete

The MTB cranks off a Giant Revel II

With a little elbow grease, the face of the cranks shine brilliantly!

deorman · Jan 20, 2015

Always nice to find a large frame. Nishiki's have a good rep. :thumbsup:

LukeTheJoker · Jan 21, 2015

Very nice! Welcome aboard!

Luke.

Chad T · Jan 23, 2015

Nice job on the cranks. Some elbow grease there for sure!

s0ul_chicken · Jan 23, 2015

Thanks guys! I appreciate the comments, and I finally have the bike all together and ready for a shake-down ride this weekend. This is my first resto, and I have been bitten by the bug!

I went back and cleaned up the original chainstay protector, added the chrome cable housings, and installed the brakes. I can't seem to capture the chrome in pictures well, so this weekend I am going to try early morning and late afternoon sunlight instead of noon time.