Vintage Nishiki Cresta Touring Bike Frame/Fork - Kuwahara Built Tange 2 63CM
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About this product
This is a vintage Nishiki Cresta touring bike frame and fork, originally built by Kuwahara and constructed from Tange 2 Chromoly steel. It's a large 63cm frame, designed for 700C wheels and clincher tires, featuring a drop bar handlebar and cantilever brakes. This 18-speed road bike frame dates from a vintage era, offering a classic aesthetic and robust no-suspension design for touring.
Our take
As a vintage bike enthusiast, I appreciate finding a classic like this Nishiki Cresta frame and fork. The Kuwahara build with Tange 2 Chromoly steel immediately suggests a quality, durable foundation for a touring bike. The 63cm frame size is perfect for taller riders seeking a comfortable, stretched-out touring position. It's a genuine piece of cycling history with its 18-speed setup and cantilever brakes. However, buyers should be aware that it's a frame and fork only, meaning a full build will require sourcing many other vintage or compatible modern components. The 700C wheel size and clincher tire compatibility offer some flexibility for modern tires, but the cantilever brake type means you're not getting contemporary stopping power.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Vintage Tange 2 Chromoly steel construction
- Large 63cm frame size
- Kuwahara-built quality
- 18-speed compatible touring frame
Cons
- Frame/fork only, requires full build
- Cantilever brakes are vintage standard
- No suspension for modern comfort
Specifications
- Handlebar Type Drop Bar
- Wheel Size 700C
- Bike Type Road Bike
- Color Blue
- Tire Type Clincher Tires
- Material Chromoly
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- Number of Speeds
- 18 Speed
- Vintage
- Yes
- Brand
- Nishiki
- Brake Type
- Cantilever Brake
- Suspension Type
- No Suspension
- Model
- Cresta
- Gear Change Mechanism
- Derailleur Gears
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Frame Size
- 63 cm
