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Vintage 1980s Nishiki Olympic 12 mixte, step-thru frame bike in excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition recently tuned-up and ready to ride.
Frame and fork are lugged steel and frame size size is 19” SMALL / MEDIUM, for a rider about 5’6” to 5’8”tall. Frame paint and components are in amazing excellent original condition.
The bike originally had drop road bars, was never ridden much and in storage for many years. It’s recently been checked, tuned-up and converted to riser bars for a more comfortable hybrid style upright riding position.
With the seat at the lowest position the distance from the top of the saddle to the pedal at its furthest position is 28-1/2”. If the inseam on your pants is 28-1/2” or more, this bike should fit you.
New brake and shifter cables and housing
New alloy stem
New riser bars
New grips
New Dia-compe brake levers
New saddle
Sugino crankset and SunTour 12 speed drivetrain (2x6). SunTour ratchet friction stem shifters. Diacompe quick release brake calipers.
27” alloy wheelset with quick release skewers in excellent overall condition, New 27x1-1/8” tires.
Included is the Blackburn alloy rear rack shown in the photos.
Rides and shifts rides excellent. Great campus, commute or city bike.
$375. Local cash sale in Palo Alto. No electronic payments. Please respond including your phone number.
Thanks for looking!
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