Chris M’s 1977 Nishiki Olympic Royale

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Here is Chris M’s 1977 Nishiki Olymypic Royale (with Cheese).  Chris, if you bury that seat post anymore you’re going to be washing the tire marks out of your shorts!

Name: Chris M.

Bike: 1977 Nishiki “Olympic Royale” (dated by KG serial # and components, all match to 1977 so looks all original) Kawamura Japan Mfg. for USA.

Suntour derailers, Suntour Bar End Shifters, BELT Japan Saddle, Super Maxy crankset, Dia-Compe drop-forged center pull brakes with cool brake lever integrated rear view mirror, SR bar gooseneck with Champion Cycle-Pro Bars, Araya Alloy rims, Quick release front hub, Chrome Moly frame with pin striped lugs, Half Chromed forks, 23″ from center of crank to top of seat post.

Since the pic I added some new Vittoria high pressure tires, this is one SWEET riding OTS, I can outrun a car from one red light to the next, not bad for a 34 year old petal powered cycle. I hardly ever get it past 5th gear, cruises along nicely about 30mph in 5th and I don’t have the leg power anymore to see what it would do in 10th gear.

I’ve only seen a few references to Nishiki Olympic on the net and never have seen any reference to an “Olympic Royale”, any details would be welcome.

And thanks to OTSG for letting me show it off !

Thanks Chris

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  • older1

    Definitely a great, classic Nishiki, Chris; it’s in amazing condition for its age! It looks like you’re keeping it in good shape.

  • BH-old-legs

    Nice bike. I bought an Olympic Royale in 1979 just before getting married. Still have the bike and still married. I’ve changed out the tires, seat, front crank and rear set. Had to chnge gearing to match my age.

  • Junk250

    With cheese, I finally got it ! haha

  • Junk250

    Yea its got all the bells and whistles, I haven’t seen any others with bar-cons, all Sun-Tour, mirror, leather saddle ect. original.

    I’ve been riding the heck out of it, just ride and ride and never a problem.

    Definitely a superior bike, like comparing a ford with a BMW.

    • Vintage bike

      I have a 1977 Olympic Royale as well, similar color but with light blue pin stripes. Mine has bar-cons as well, love these bikes!

  • Finn

    where did you search the serial number? I just picked up a bike just like yours same brand of everything, mine is silver and has the splash guards on it still. everything looks original, I actually bought 2 but the other one is smaller and has a few differences