Julie S’s 1972 Nishiki (American Eagle) International

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UPDATED 2010/03/15
This is Julie’s ’72 Nishiki post rehab.

ORIGINAL POST 2010/01/06

How ’bout an after work bonus post?  This 1972 (Nishiki) (American Eagle) (International) is courtesy of (Julie S).  If you a hammer head, then this is the OTS for you. This baby sports a monster TT 54t ring in the front! Of course that doesn’t mean much with a 14-34 in the rear. HA! (But then again, what about the 27’rs, I guess I’ll just have to reference Sheldon’s handy-dandy gear calculator!)

1972 Nishiki (International?) Suntour equipped-but shimano hubs.
Surprised at the amount of alloy on such an old bike. (bars-seatpost-crank and QR high flange wheels) Crank code dates it to 1972; could find no codes on anything else! Sticker for American eagle; so maybe a transition model. Generic looking cro molly sticker also. Replaced some rusted components-road worthy again. Oh, gearing is a whopping 54/48 14-18-22-27-34.
Thanks, Julie S. from OKC

Thanks again Julie

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  • JC

    have the same cranks and freewheel on my nishiki kokusai. The cranks are surprisingly lighter than other cranks, probably because its not steel.

  • julie s

    The cranks are unique/they have a matt finish that dosen’t take to polish. She has since morphed into a 12 speed with some nice weinmans off a motobecane. Dramatically lightened it up….it may float away! Keeper.

  • Cameron

    What’s the artwork on the downtube?

  • http://hughsbicycle.blogspot.com Hugh

    What a transformation! Very cool bike.Just one question
    What character from Mupppet Christmas Carol does the Saddle`s profile remind me of?
    Que the Jeopardy music!

  • julie s

    metalic blue around star cutouts. The frame was quite bare save for 2 small stickers on the seat tube. Traded last week or an 85 shogun (in my size) The koobi split fit saddle gets passed around for test rides on my finds. I admit it is bizzar/yet the most comforatable of seats. Got it off cl from wisconsin for $5. I think I shall name it-Gonzo!

  • http://hughsbicycle.blogspot.com Hugh

    Cameron,
    Great minds think alike..lol