Nishki bikes

[driftlessregion]

Anyone know the difference between the Nishiki Olympic and the Cresta from the 80's?

[DaveB]

Try the "Classic and Vintage" forum at bikeforums.net  The posters there should be able to provide all of the details.

[adventurepdx]

Here's the 1987 Nishiki catalog:
http://www.stevevance.net/nishiki/images/c/cf/Nishiki_1987_bicycle_catalog.pdf

The Cresta GT is a true touring bike with cantilever brakes and front/rear rack mounts, though like most touring bikes of that era, it features 27-inch (630 mm) wheels. The Olympic looks to be a mid-range road bike with caliper brakes. If you're thinking of getting a bike for touring, I'd go with the Cresta.

[driftlessregion]

That's what I thought. Thanks for confirming it. I'm watching ebay-you never know when a Cresta or Trek 720 frame will show up ready for modernizing. Trouble has been, I need a 64 cm.