Nishiki Century 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Nishiki
Model Century
First production 1998
Bike category Hybrid
Bike sub-category Hybrid
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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 tire700 X 38c Multi-terrain
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Aluminum Levers
Shimano Altus Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Joy Tech OS Aluminum
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 Seat Tube and hi-tensile Steel
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction 2 (inches) Rise
Steel
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSteel
Headset size1 (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
SR XR17
Gear shift leversGrip Shift MRX-170
Rear gear set 14 - 28 Teeth
7-speed Freewheel

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 Crown
Hi-tensile Steel
Fork typeNishiki Cross

Other Specs of Nishiki Century

Component group setsShimano AceraX
Available colors - Storm Blue
Weight 29.75
Pedals detailsResin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Stratos Hyper Plush Duo-Compound With Springs
Seat post extension 26.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Steel Micro-adjust


Nishiki Century bike review

Nishiki produced the Century bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Hybrid bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $269.99.
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 Hybrid Century can be found in one single color which is Storm Blue.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 38c multi-terrain 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 Joy Tech OS aluminum, Q/R hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Nishiki used Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel material for the frame. Steel, 2" rise 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 SR XR17, 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 MRX-170 gear shift levers.