Nishiki Backroads 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Nishiki
Model Backroads
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain Without Suspension
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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 Anvil
Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda K-857 Ha (millimeters)er
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe SS-8 Levers
Shimano Alivio M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano RM-40
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Vuelta VMC 1.2
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderAluminum
Handlebar stem detailsChromoly
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Steel

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-71S
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Sugino Impel 250
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-400i
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-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 Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeNishiki

Other Specs of Nishiki Backroads

Component group setsShimano STX-RC and Alivio
Available colors - Black mica
- orange khrome
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsResin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSella Stratos Hyper Expert
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


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.