Nishiki Century 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Nishiki |
| Model | Century |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Commuter |
| Bike sub-category | City Commuter |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Nishiki Century Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 15 (inches) / 38.1 (cm)- 15 (inches)- 17 (inches) / 43.18 (cm)- 17 (inches)- 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches) / 53.34 (cm)- 21 (inches)- 23 (inches) / 58.42 (cm)- 23 (inches)- womens 16 (inches)- womens 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 38c Multi-terrain |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Aluminum LeversShimano Altus Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Aluminum Quick Release |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-holeWeinmann 519 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeSteel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Chromoly Seat Tube and hi-tensile Steel |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Steel |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Steel |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Steel |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC UG-50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 116 (millimeters) SpindleVictor VPB-33 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/34/42 TeethTracer MA-4i |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift MRX-170 |
| Rear gear set | 14 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Nishiki Century Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Shimano AceraX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano AceraX |
| Fork material | Unicrown CrownHi-tensile Steel |
| Fork type | Nishiki |
Other Specs of Nishiki Century
| Component group sets | Shimano AceraX |
| Available colors | - Pitch blue and green doppler |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Resin |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Sella Stratos HyperPlush |
| Seat post extension | 26.0 (millimeters) DiameterSteel Micro-adjust |
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Nishiki Century bike review
Nishiki produced the Century bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Commuter bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $249.99.Century bike is available in many sizes such as 15 (inches), 17 (inches), 19 (inches), 21 (inches), 23 (inches), womens 16 (inches) and womens 19 (inches).
Nishiki Commuter Century can be found in a few colors, among these colors Pitch blue and green doppler .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 38c multi-terrain tires and Steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann 519, 36-hole. Nishiki equiped this exact model with Shimano Altus brakes, aluminum levers braking system and Aluminum quick release hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Nishiki used Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel material for the frame. Steel high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Century to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Steel.
For the smoothest biking experience Tracer MA-4i, 22/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC UG-50 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Nishiki, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift MRX-170 gear shift levers.