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Vintage 1985 Nishiki International Model 1207 Road Bike:
$390.00
Nishiki Vintage bicycle bicycle frame featuring aTangedouble-butted chrome-molybdenum (chromoly) steel tubing decal. This specific sticker indicates the bike was likely manufactured in Japan byKawamura Cyclebetween the late 1970s and mid-1980s. Frame Material Details Tange Tubing:Tange is a renowned Japanese manufacturer of high-quality steel tubing. Their double-butted chromoly tubes were often compared to prestigious European sets like Reynolds 531 and Columbus SL. Double Butted:This means the tube walls are thicker at the ends for strength near the welds and thinner in the middle to reduce weight. Chrome-Moly (CrMo):A strong, lightweight steel alloy that provides a comfortable yet responsive ride quality. This particular decal is commonly found on higher-tier Nishiki models from that era, including: Nishiki International :A well-regarded sport-touring model often featuring Tange double-butted tubing. Nishiki Olympic :A vintage race bike known for its lightweight Tange Champion tubing. Nishiki Modulus :An 80s road bike model that also utilized Tange double-butted steel.
