Doohickie’s (Paul H.) 1984 Nishiki Olympic 12

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My April Fools joke this year is to post a day late. Not much of a joke, but the best I could come up with on such short notice. Enjoy April Fools for a second day with this 1984 Nishiki Olympic 12 sent in by Doohickie (aka. Paul in Fort Worth).
1984 Olympic 12
1984 Olympic 12Sweet Gum Walls1984 Olympic 12Interesting angle.

This is the story of a bike. I bought this bike brand new in 1984 when my wife and I could only afford one car. I used it to commute in Los Angeles for a few years. After getting a second car for the family, this bike spent about 20 years hanging from hooks in my garage. I got it down of the hooks last year and starting riding it to work again. The second time out, I wrecked it. I went over the handlebars, landing on my helmet, and bending the fork and frame of the bike. The main pic is from happier days before the wreck; the other pics show the damage after. Even after the wreck, the bike rode fine, but I just didn’t think it was wise to trust a damaged frame. Many of the parts of this bike have found new life on my Raleigh Marathon (as posted here February 3, 2009).

Thanks again Doohickie (Paul H.)

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  • al”whostolemybike”G

    Doohickie doohickster doohepster perhaps when there’s a martini in your hand – in some odd way, the damage may have added character. way to go wearing the helmet, though.

  • Hugh

    Sorry to hear about your loss, Looks like a sweet ride. But a Raleigh Marathon. You gotta love that!