Nishiki is a brand of bicycles designed, specified, marketed and distributed by West Coast Cycle in the United States, initially manufactured by Kawamura Cycle Co. in Kobe, Japan, and subsequently by Giant of Taiwan.
What kind of bike is a Nishiki?
The Nishiki Men's Pueblo is an affordable mountain bike. With only 60mm of travel in the front fork, it is best for entry-level trails or dirt pathways. It is constructed out of steel, making it durable but hefty. Heavier riders found the bike can handle the extra weight.
What are Nishiki bikes made of?
The Nishiki Men's Pueblo is an affordable mountain bike. With only 60mm of travel in the front fork, it is best for entry-level trails or dirt pathways. It is constructed out of steel, making it durable but hefty.
Are Nishiki bikes made in USA?
No. For a time West Coast Cycle assembled and marketed Nishiki bicycles in the United States, but they have never been manufactured there.
Which bikes are made in Japan?
Typical 1970s Bike boom ten-speed road bike Japanese bicycle brands such as Fuji, Miyata, Panasonic/National, Bridgestone, Univega and Nishiki had enjoyed tremendous success during the United States' 1970's bike boom, only to suffer in the late 1980s.
Who makes Nishiki mountain bikes?
Originally part of Kawamura Cycle Co, Nishiki is now part of Dicks' Sporting Goods, one of the largest sports goods retailers. Dick's stocks about 50 different Nishiki bikes, of which majorities are mountain bikes.
What does Nishiki mean in Japanese?
brocade
What is a Nishiki?
Nishiki is the Japanese word for "brocade" (see Saga Nishiki).
What type of bike is a Japanese bike?
The most common bicycle type in Japan and at rental shops are simple bicycles for everyday use, called mamachari ("mom's bicycle"). Mamachari are typically equipped with a basket and/or a child seat, a simple lock, a kickstand and just one gear.