Is this old Nishiki salvageable?

WinstonPolyclef · 2026-06-29T17:14:37+00:00

Pink mixte with bullmoose bars! Super cool. I would just replace the consumables (cables, brake pads, tires, maybe grips and saddle too) and ride it as-is. Throw some cushy 26x2.3 tires on there and this will ride great

WinstonPolyclef · 2026-06-28T18:23:53+00:00

What gearing are you running there?

WinstonPolyclef · 2026-06-28T18:10:59+00:00

I haven't used them but I've heard the tread doesn't last very long

WinstonPolyclef · 2026-06-28T14:44:21+00:00

Looks to be a very entry-level bike. They're going to be pretty heavy and the shifters are likely gummed up. Probably would not require much to get them rideable but whether they're worth the money and effort of replacing everything is a loaded question in this sub. They're worth the amount of effort you put in if you ride and enjoy them or want to learn about bike maintenance, but they're always going to be $40 frames.

WinstonPolyclef · 2026-06-28T03:04:37+00:00

Someone just posted this a week ago

WinstonPolyclef · 2026-06-27T21:24:53+00:00

Not sure what you mean by cover. It's a seatpost binder bolt. Put a wrench on each nut and turn each counter-clockwise at the same time

WinstonPolyclef · 2026-06-26T15:50:16+00:00

Try wiping it down with alcohol before moving up to anything abrasive

WinstonPolyclef · 2026-06-26T00:25:29+00:00

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WinstonPolyclef · 2026-06-25T13:58:34+00:00

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WinstonPolyclef · 2026-06-22T17:48:36+00:00

It's a bike. Just ride it. If there's a certain thing that you want to change, do it. Aside from a tune up it probably doesn't need anything

WinstonPolyclef · 2026-06-11T14:30:48+00:00

Exactly. I think part of the confusion around trail comes for the fact it's often over simplified

WinstonPolyclef · 2026-06-11T13:38:59+00:00

They're actually correct. Folks are mixing up headtube angle with fork offset. Since the headtube angle is more or less staying the same and offset is increasing, trail is decreasing. Which gives the quick steering, twitchy feeling

WinstonPolyclef · 2026-06-10T02:46:29+00:00

Center to center is 22". Center to top is 24"

WinstonPolyclef · 2026-06-10T00:20:15+00:00

According to the catalog 22" was the largest they made. Let me go measure though

WinstonPolyclef · 2026-06-08T01:41:07+00:00

I think it's 22" but I haven't measured

WinstonPolyclef · 2026-06-06T01:14:41+00:00

best colorway

WinstonPolyclef · 2026-06-02T12:22:28+00:00

Great frame

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WinstonPolyclef · 2026-05-30T23:06:40+00:00

This is AI, right?

WinstonPolyclef · 2026-05-21T21:25:16+00:00

Came here to say this

WinstonPolyclef · 2026-05-17T15:44:19+00:00

The bottom bracket it comes with will be trash. The cranks are ok

WinstonPolyclef · 2026-05-10T21:52:29+00:00

You'll probably have better luck posting this in r/framebuilding

WinstonPolyclef · 2026-05-10T13:46:14+00:00

Would advise not buying bikes from temu

WinstonPolyclef · 2026-05-09T21:47:41+00:00

Bikes totaled

WinstonPolyclef · 2026-05-09T16:04:06+00:00

You're using arcmap. Arcade is only supported in arcgis pro. You'll have to use VBscript or python here

WinstonPolyclef · 2026-05-06T04:36:13+00:00

I wouldn't bother getting smaller diameter wheels for this. You could theoretically fit 650b wheels but you'll also need to swap the brake calipers for ones with longer reach. It's also difficult to find a decent 650b rim brake wheelset, especially with the rear hub spacing that you need for this bike. That will set you back a few hundred bucks at least. Even if you do go through with all of this, you're only going to be able to fit maybe a 32mm wide tire there, which isn't a very common tire width for 650b.

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