Saturday, February 9, 2013

Early 80's Nishiki Custom Sport Mixte Road bike

Are you looking to repair this bike?
below are links to parts you can buy now on amazon.
Finding parts for older bikes can be frustrating, as most of the original parts have been discontinued. Over the years we repaired thousands of these and became experts in finding alternatives to original bike parts and we are glad to share it with you.

Shifter cables and housing: https://amzn.to/38g40ol
Brake cables and housing: https://amzn.to/2DZqPPk
Handlebar Tape: https://amzn.to/2qxHiaf
Tires (good): https://amzn.to/2s9eipE (similar look, basic casual usechoose 27x1 1/4)
Tires (better): https://amzn.to/33YwOyl (super flat resistant and fast rolling):  (choose 27x1.25 or 27 1 1/4)
Shifters: Front and rear (right and left): https://amzn.to/347vWrv
Rear Derailleur (good): https://amzn.to/2DYUOXF (choose w/ direct attachment)
Rear Derailleur (Better): https://amzn.to/2PupyVA (choose GS type)
Front Derailleur (good): https://amzn.to/3415IXm (choose double)
Front derailleur (better): https://amzn.to/2LAI262 (better quality, fit and finish)
Bottom Bracket: https://amzn.to/2RydlSI (Likely 68x122.5 but must measure spindle length before purchase)
Crank (good): https://amzn.to/2Yw7miQ (better quality fit and finish, will likely need a new bottom bracket)
Crank (better): https://amzn.to/2rg0YQx (lesser quality option, likely will not need a bottom bracket)
Pedals: https://amzn.to/3593fvC (Modern style)
Pedals: https://amzn.to/2DZbNZP (same style as original)
Chain: https://amzn.to/38ayVCI (fits 5, 6, 7 and 8 speeds)
Brake pads (good): https://amzn.to/36eEldP (casual use)
Brake pads (better): https://amzn.to/38ixNN7 (Improved performance and wet/cold condition)
Brakes (rear): https://amzn.to/2P31N8o
Brakes (front): https://amzn.to/2Prqcn2
Brake Levers: https://amzn.to/2LQALz9 (similar to original
Brake Levers: https://amzn.to/356h3Hc (modern style)Early 80's Nishiki Custom Sport Mixte Road bike. We sell and ship all the parts you need to repair, refurbish or upgrade your Nishiki Custom Sport Mixte Road bike. Visit the Bike Boom website, call us and let our expert mechanics find the right part for your bike.  
If your'e not familiar, Bike Boom is a used bike shop in Davis square, on the border of Cambridge and Somerville , near Boston MA. where we specialize in restoring and refurbishing used and vintage bikes such as this red 80's Nishiki Custom Sport Mixte Road bike and offer professional bicycle repair services. Voted Best bike shop by the Boston Globe Magazine.







1997 KHS Pro Mountain bike

1997 KHS Pro Mountain bike
If you're not familiar, Bike Boom is a used bike shop in Davis square, on the border of Cambridge and  Somerville , near Boston MA. where we specialize in restoring and refurbishing used and vintage bikes such as this red 1997 KHS Pro Mountain bike and offer professional bicycle repair services. Voted Best bike shop by the Boston Globe Magazine.


Are you looking to repair this bike?
Links below for parts you can buy now on amazon.
Over the years we repaired thousands of Vintage bikes and became experts in finding alternatives to original bike parts. 
Buying parts for older bikes is confusing, as most of the original parts have been discontinued. 

We use these parts everyday and created this list to make it easier for you to repair your bike.

Parts List for 1997 KHS Pro Mountain bike

Shifter cables and housing: https://amzn.to/38g40ol
Brake cables and housing: https://amzn.to/2DZqPPk
Tires (pavement, light off-road): https://amzn.to/2YsSodj (choose 26x2.1)
Tires:(high performance off road): https://amzn.to/2LzPazq ((choose 26x2.1)
8 speed shifter: https://amzn.to/37rY1eS
3 speed shifter: https://amzn.to/2QCHKwX
Front Derailleur: https://amzn.to/2Pj0QHH
Crank: https://amzn.to/2qp6e3H (choose 42/32/22 tooth type)
Cassette: https://amzn.to/2RE0i1Q (choose 11-32T type)
Chain: https://amzn.to/38ayVCI (fits 6, 7 and 8 speeds)
Brake pads: https://amzn.to/2LC8s7d (standard use, original part)
Brake pads:  https://amzn.to/3481n4Y Improved performance and wet/cold condition 
Saddle: https://amzn.to/34Wkccn (basic, casual street riding, light off road)
Saddle: https://amzn.to/38cAsIe (light weight high performance off road)
Handlebar (25.4 clamp): https://amzn.to/34SU2XT
Brake Levers: https://amzn.to/369erIP

1997 KHS Pro Mountain bike
1997 KHS Pro Mountain bike
1997 KHS Pro Mountain bike
1997 KHS Pro Mountain bike
1997 KHS Pro Mountain bike


1997 KHS Pro Mountain bike
1997 KHS Pro Mountain bike
1997 KHS Pro Mountain bike
1997 KHS Pro Mountain bike




2001 K2 Rosario mountain / comfort bike

2001 K2 Rosario Hybrid / comfort bike. We sell and ship all the parts you need to repair, refurbish or upgrade your 2001 K2 Rosario mountain / comfort bike. Visit the Bike Boom website, call us and let our expert mechanics find the right part for your bike.  
If you're not familiar, Bike Boom is a used bike shop in Davis square, on the border of Cambridge and Somerville , near Boston MA. where we specialize in restoring and refurbishing used and vintage bikes such as this green 2001 K2 Rosario Hybrid / comfort bike and offer professional bicycle repair services. Voted Best bike shop by the Boston Globe Magazine.

Parts list for 2001 K2 Rosario Hybrid / comfort bike

Rear Wheel: https://amzn.to/3526DqZ
Tires: (pavement, light off-road): https://amzn.to/2YsSodj (choose 26x2.1)
Tires:(high performance off road): https://amzn.to/2LzPazq (choose 26x2.1)
Front (left) Shifter: https://amzn.to/39rcvxI
Rear (right) shifter: https://amzn.to/2Qygv6y (select 3 speed)
Shifter cables and housing: https://amzn.to/38g40ol
Front Derailleur: https://amzn.to/2Pj0QHH
Crank: https://amzn.to/2qp6e3H (choose 42/32/22 tooth type)
Freewheel : https://amzn.to/2EZunS6 
Chain: https://amzn.to/38ayVCI (fits 6, 7 and 8 speeds)
Brake Levers: https://amzn.to/369erIP
Brake pads: https://amzn.to/2LC8s7d (standard use, original part)
Brake pads: https://amzn.to/3481n4Y (Improved performance and wet/cold condition)
Brake cables and housing: https://amzn.to/2DZqPPk
Saddle: https://amzn.to/34Wkccn (Casual, street riding, light off road)
Saddle: https://amzn.to/38cAsIe (lightweight, high performance off road)

Handlebar (25.4 clamp): https://amzn.to/34SU2XT