Nishiki Backroads 1999 Technical specs and features

Brand Nishiki
Model Backroads
First production 1999
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Nishiki Backroads Parts   
Available Sizes - 14 (inches) / 35.56 (cm)
- 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches) / 55.88 (cm)
- 22 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda K-887
Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda K-877
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro 379A Levers
Tektro 824A Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Alivio
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Vuelta Vision
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials7005 Aluminum With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionHL Aluminum
Handlebar extenderProftag DN-02
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki RBC-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC IG-31
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP27
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Alivio
Gear shift leversGrip Shift Centera
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Nishiki Backroads Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and chromoly
Fork type 2.0 (inches) Travel
RST 260

Other Specs of Nishiki Backroads

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Competition Cream
Weight 27.0
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-982A With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Stratos Hyper Expert Duo-Compound
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Suspension
Aluminum


Nishiki Backroads bike review

Nishiki produced the Backroads bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $434.99.
Backroads bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 20 (inches) and 22 (inches).
Nishiki Mountain bike Backroads can be found in a few colors, among these colors Competition Cream .
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 2.10" Kenda K-877 tires and Chung Nan stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Vuelta Vision, 32-hole. Nishiki equiped this exact model with Tektro 824A linear-pull brakes, Tektro 379A levers braking system and Shimano Alivio hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Nishiki used 7005 aluminum with replaceable derailleur hanger material for the frame. HL aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Backroads to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Alivio, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC IG-31 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Nishiki, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift Centera gear shift levers.