Nishiki Backroads 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Nishiki |
| Model | Backroads |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain Without Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Nishiki Backroads Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 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-867 AnvilFront: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda K-857 Ha (millimeters)er |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe SS-8 LeversShimano Alivio M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano RM-40 |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-holeVuelta VMC 1.2 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Aluminum |
| Handlebar stem details | Chromoly |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Steel |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC SS-71S |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethSugino Impel 250 |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-400i |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Nishiki Backroads Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Alivio Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX |
| Fork material | Unicrown CrownChromoly |
| Fork type | Nishiki |
Other Specs of Nishiki Backroads
| Component group sets | Shimano STX-RC and Alivio |
| Available colors | - Black mica- orange khrome |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Resin |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Sella Stratos Hyper Expert |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |
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Nishiki Backroads bike review
Nishiki produced the Backroads bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $399.99.Backroads bike is available in many sizes such as 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 20 (inches) and 22 (inches).
Nishiki Mountain bike Backroads can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black mica and orange khrome .
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 2.10" Kenda K-857 Hammer tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Vuelta VMC 1.2, 36-hole. Nishiki equiped this exact model with Shimano Alivio M-System brakes, Dia-Compe SS-8 levers braking system and Shimano RM-40 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Nishiki used 7005 aluminum material for the frame. Aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Backroads to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Sugino Impel 250, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC SS-71S chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Nishiki, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-400i gear shift levers.