Nishiki Optima SC 1999 Technical specs and features

Brand Nishiki
Model Optima SC
First production 1999
Bike category Commuter
Bike sub-category City Commuter
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Parts And Accessories Nishiki Optima SC Parts   
Available Sizes - 14.5 (inches) / 36.83 (cm)
- 14.5 (inches)
- 16.5 (inches) / 41.91 (cm)
- 16.5 (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches) / 55.88 (cm)
- 22 (inches)
- 24 (inches) / 60.96 (cm)
- 24 (inches)
- womens 16 (inches)
- womens 19 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda K-847
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro 379A Levers
Tektro 824A Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano RM40
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Weinmann 519
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsChromoly and hi-tensile Steel
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem details Adjustable
Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Victor VP-H67

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z-51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 117.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Victor VPB-33
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano AceraX
Gear shift leversShimano Revo TY-40
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Nishiki Optima SC Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano AceraX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano AceraX
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Hi-tensile Steel
Fork typeNishiki

Other Specs of Nishiki Optima SC

Component group setsHybrid Mix
Available colors - Champagne Vapor (White)
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsVictor VP-806
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Stratos Hyper Expert Duo-Compound Lycra Comfort
Seat post extension 26.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Suspension
Aluminum


Nishiki Optima SC bike review

Nishiki produced the Optima SC bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Commuter bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $304.99.
Optima SC bike is available in many sizes such as 14.5 (inches), 16.5 (inches), 18 (inches), 20 (inches), 22 (inches), 24 (inches), womens 16 (inches) and womens 19 (inches).
Nishiki Commuter Optima SC can be found in a few colors, among these colors Champagne Vapor (White) .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Kenda K-847 tires and Chung Nan stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann 519, 36-hole. Nishiki equiped this exact model with Tektro 824A linear-pull brakes, Tektro 379A levers braking system and Shimano RM40 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Nishiki used Chromoly/hi-tensile steel material for the frame. Aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Optima SC to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum, adjustable.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano AceraX, 24/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC Z-51 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Nishiki, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Revo TY-40 gear shift levers.