I know Nishiki is just another brand, but I've had this bike so long, I've kind of developed a fondness for Nishiki bicycles. Sadly, they stopped producing them in 2001.
However, my friend that owns a bike shop let me know of a mutual friend that mentioned she had a bike for sale. I check it out today; it turned out to be a Nishiki XRS Sport Hybrid.
And it gets better: It is brand new! It still had the price tag and the little tire nubbies! She wanted $100 for it, and I handed it over quickly (original price tag was $379).
She said when her daughter-in-law's father died, they found the bike in his garage. Apparently he was the type that picked up a bargain when he found one, whether he needed the item or not. This particular bike had been marked down to $240. So he bought it and apparently never rode it.
Thank you, sir. I will treat your bike well.
5 comments:
Damn nice bike for a $100...I'd bring that one inside the house
It's sitting in my family room. ;- )
Oooh! She's pretty! Does she have a name yet? Does she have a brother who might also be looking for a new home?
My old Nishiki that I had for 24 years didn't have a name. You want me to name this one? Phah!
This one had an "older brother"- there was also a 3-speed Raleigh that's probably 50 years old that came from the same place. Are you interested in a restoration bike? I could pick it up for you.
I'll pass on the 3 speed. Thanks anyway. The object is to be able to go FASTER!!
I'm glad you got a new bike. Are youcommuting in today?
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