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Tornadom
a Weekend Warrior
from Turlock, CADate Reviewed: May 2, 2010
Strengths: I bought this bike brand new in 1998; at that time I was 14 years old and drawn to its shiny jet black paint with polished aluminum components. Beyond that, the frame is deceptively light weight, stiff and more than capable than getting the job done for most riders. The original components functioned flawlessly, but were heavy.Weaknesses: The frame does not have bosses for disc brakes, the OEM components were heavy and the RockShox Indy C fork left something to be desired.Bottom Line: In 1998 the bike weighed 28 pounds and was more than enough bike for me at the age of 14. After many years of riding and caring for the bike I decided to do a complete rebuild of it with newer, up-to-date components. To date the frame has more than 10,000 miles on it, with a solid 4,000 or so miles of off road trail use. I have dirt jumped the bike (I was a teenager when I got it), used it on my paper route when my BMX bike was down (I was a teenager) and generally rode the heck out of it. If you find an all original Nishiki Cascade, chances are it will still ride really nice with just some basic work. A nice side being that they probably sell for less than $100 used if you find one.
After I updated the bike in late 2006 it was a transformed beast! With a water bottle cage, cycle computer and blinking rear light the bike weighs in just over 23 pounds. Not too shabby for a semi-cheap hardtail from way back when. I don't ever plan on selling the bike... ever. That should tell you something. To this day hitting up a trail, riding the canal bank for fitness or even popping off 500 yard long wheelies down the street brings me great joy on my trusty steed. I've had the bike for 12 years this summer, and I hope for another 12 with her.
Favorite Trail: Almost all of them
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At: World Of Wheels Cycl
Similar Products Used: Hardtials from all the major companies, ranging from $350 to $2,500
Bike Setup: In 1998 the bike came with a RockShox Indy C fork, Shimano STX RC components (today's equivalent would be Deore) and no-name hard parts.
My current iteration of the bike is as follows:
-frame was stripped of paint and hand polished to a mirror finish
-2003 RockShox SID XC fork (80mm travel)
-2007 Bontrager Race Lite wheelset
-2007 RaceFace Deus XC crankset
-2007 SRAM full X-9 drivetrain with trigger shifters
-Avid Single Digit 7 brakes and SD-7 levers
-Thomson post
-SDG BelAir ti rail seat
-TruVativ team stem (oversized)
-Easton Monkey Lite XC oversized bars
-Chris King headset
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Submitted by
Gregory Brown
a cross-country rider
from Buffalo, New YorkDate Reviewed: November 15, 1998
Bottom Line:
This is a 1998 Nishiki Cascade. It is an aluminum frame. The color of
the bike is Pearl Black. The fork, handlebar, stem, and seatpost are
polished. It looks great! The bike is in excellent condtion and there is
no scratches or dents. I have always degreased and regreased the chain
after every ride. I also shine the bike with Pedros Bike Lust. I don't
have a lot of time to use this bike and I would rather have the money.
The components are as follows:
-1998 Marzocchi Z.2 Atom Bomb-Limited eddition Polished
-XTR V-Brakes
-XTR-Shifters
-XTR-Brake Levers
-XTR-Rear Derailler (not rapid-rise)
-XTR Teflon Coated Cables
-XTR M System Housings
-IG 90 Chain
-STX-RC-Hubs
-STX-RC Front Derailler
-Sugino Cranksetet
-Weinman Zac 19 Rims
-Specialized Tires
-Avenir Supersoft Seat
-Avenir Seatpost, Stem, Handle Bar
-Dia-Comp Aheadset
-Supersoft Grips
-Aluminum Bar-ends
-Weighs-24.5 lbsI could go with $800 if you paid for shipping. I have to sell the bike. I paid $1600. I am taking a huge loss!
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Bill
a weekend warrior
from Foothill RanchDate Reviewed: October 5, 1998
Bottom Line:
My neighbor got a new Pro-Flex & he gave me his old Nishiki. I never rode a mountain bike before so I took it over to Whiting Ranch. I started riding up the hill & it went real good, over rocks & stuff. But the best part was going downhill. I didn't even have to pedal!
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