Nishiki Optima SC 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Nishiki
Model Optima SC
First production 1998
Bike category Commuter
Bike sub-category City Commuter
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Parts And Accessories Nishiki Optima SC Parts   
Available Sizes - 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)
- 20 (inches)
- womens 16 (inches)
- womens 19 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Rolleasy Comfort
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Aluminum Levers
Shimano Altus 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 materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction 2 (inches) Rise
Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Victor VP-H94 Sealed

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z-51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP27
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Sugino Impel 250
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-4.0
Rear gear set 12 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Nishiki Optima SC Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX
Fork material Unicrown Crown
4130 Chromoly
Fork typeNishiki Comfort

Other Specs of Nishiki Optima SC

Component group setsShimano Alivio
Available colors - Okanagon Green
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsResin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Stratos Hyper Plush With Bumper Guard
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Nishiki Optima SC bike review

Nishiki produced the Optima SC bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Commuter bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $379.99.
Optima SC bike is available in many sizes such as 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 20 (inches), womens 16 (inches) and womens 19 (inches).
Nishiki Commuter Optima SC can be found in a few colors, among these colors Okanagon Green .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Rolleasy Comfort tires and Chung Nan stainless 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 Shimano RM40 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Nishiki used 7005 aluminum material for the frame. Aluminum, 2" rise high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Optima SC to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Sugino Impel 250, 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 Grip Shift SRT-4.0 gear shift levers.