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1997 Nishiki Century

City/commuter bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$249.99
Sizes
15", 17", 19", 21", 23", womens 16", womens 19"
Colors
Pitch blue/green doppler
Weight
29.75
Archive ID
67420
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialChromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
ForkNishiki
Fork MaterialHi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano AceraX
ShiftersGrip Shift MRX-170
Front DerailleurShimano AceraX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear DerailleurShimano AceraX
CranksetTracer MA-4i, 22/34/42 teeth
Bottom BracketVictor VPB-33, 116 mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsResin

Brakes

BrakesShimano Altus brakes, aluminum levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1" steel
HandlebarSteel
Handlebar ExtensionsN/A
StemSteel
SaddleSella Stratos HyperPlush
SeatpostSteel micro-adjust, 26.0 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsAluminum quick release
RimsWeinmann 519, 36-hole
SpokesSteel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire700 x 38c multi-terrain
Wheel Size700c wheels

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Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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