Nishiki Cascade 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Nishiki
Model Cascade
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Nishiki Cascade 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 tire26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC Mythos XC
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Front: Shimano STX-RC Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Weinmann Zac 19
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Oversize
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderAluminum
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Tange-Seiki ST-E

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-91S
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 300
Gear shift leversShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Nishiki Cascade Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano STX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy C

Other Specs of Nishiki Cascade

Component group setsShimano STX-RC
Available colors - Sapphire blue linear
Weight 27.75
Pedals detailsAluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSella Stratos Hyper Pro
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Nishiki Cascade bike review

Nishiki produced the Cascade bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $649.99.
Cascade bike is available in many sizes such as 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 20 (inches) and 22 (inches).
Nishiki Mountain bike Cascade can be found in a few colors, among these colors Sapphire blue linear .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos XC tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann Zac 19, 32-hole. Nishiki equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers braking system and Front: Shimano STX-RC suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Nishiki used 7005 aluminum, oversize material for the frame. Aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Cascade to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Sugino Impel 300, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC SS-91S chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Nishiki, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL gear shift levers.