List of Japanese bicycle brands and manufacturers
This is a list of Japanese bicycle brands and manufacturers — as well as brands with models manufactured in Japan.
Typical 1970s Bike boom ten-speed road bike Japanese bicycle brands such as Fuji , Miyata , Panasonic/National , Bridgestone , Univega and Nishiki had enjoyed tremendous success during the United States' 1970's bike boom , only to suffer in the late 1980s. Because of the steep rise in the Yen's value , Nishiki and Univega were ultimately absorbed by Derby International , and manufacture of Nishiki bicycles was moved from Japan in 1989 to Giant Bicycles in Taiwan. Derby discontinued the Nishiki brand in the United States in 2001.
Pictured : 1977 Nishiki International
Manufactured: Kawamura Cycle, Kobe, Japan
Frame: Lugged , plain gauge Cromoly
Fork: high-tensile steel
Rear Derailleur Suntour Cyclone
Front Derailluer: Suntour Cyclone
Stem Shifters : Suntour
Brakes : Diacompe, single pivot side-pull
Rims: Araya 27 × 1.25, 36 count spokes
Hubs: Shimano
Crank: Sugino Super Maxy
Seat stem: LaPrade
Non-standard equipment:
handlebars, saddle, chrome cable guides, rear rack