nic840, what a great find! Your Nishiki is lovely and I hope you have many wonderful miles together.![]()
nic840, what a great find! Your Nishiki is lovely and I hope you have many wonderful miles together.![]()
Everything in moderation, including moderation.
2007 Rodriguez Adventure/B72
2009 Masi Soulville Mixte/B18
1997 Trek 820 Step-thru Xtracycle/B17
Very pretty! I'm a member of the Nishiki club. I love mine, it's a tank but a terrific grocery getter. I made mine into a single speed.
Claudia
2009 Trek 7.6fx
2013 Jamis Satellite
2014 Terry Burlington
Details:
model -- 1983 Raleigh (Nottingham, UK) Clubman Lady -- asking $325 (asking price as recommended by Mike McGettigan of Trophy Bikes, Philadelphia, PA -- I am open to reasonable offers.)
frame -- handbuilt lugged Reynolds 531 cro-moly
components -- drivetrain upgrade
Campagnola 1996 Athena triple crank (52-40-30), 1985 Campagnola Veloce front derailleur, 1996 Campagnola Athena triple rear derailleur, S-R 13-26 six speed freewheel, 1983 Campagnola record downtube shifters, 1983 Campagnola headset (best ever made)
original Weinmann centerpull brakes
wheels: rebuilt by hand with Sun rims. original Speidel (French) QR's
SKS fenders (replacements), new Specialized "turbo-armadillo" tires
Also included: Cateye headlights, Vista tail-light, rear rack, Nashbar bags (bags in fair condition), Cateye computer, bell, rear-view mirror, and a stock of at least 6 inner tubes.
minor flaws -- top-tube bears a scratch (covered), repaired fender stay, original 531 decals are worn
I have completed 65 mile rides on this bike. It can do more than just cruise around town for errands. Now I have 5 bikes and I need space.
Last edited by amartha; 07-01-2009 at 07:24 AM.
Ann C. Martha achristinemartha@yahoo.com
amartha- what size is she?
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M'Lady is a 19 inch mixte. It's equivalent to a 49 cm frame.
I'm listing her on Craig's list soon.
BTW: I was in Wellesly back in '98 for the LAB Rally. The cycling was terrific.
Ann C. Martha achristinemartha@yahoo.com