Museum of Mountain Bike Art & Technology

1990 Nishiki Alien

Richard Cunningham designed some bikes for Nishiki using the elevated chain-stays that bolted to a rectangular aluminum main frame.  This was a mass-produced version of his custom Mantis bikes.  The Aliens really put Nishiki and the map for a couple of years but they faded somewhat when the elevated stays became less fashionable.  I think just about everyone who was cycling at the time remembers when these bikes came out.

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Frame		7000 series square main triangle w/ bolt-on rear triangle
Fork		Tange Switchblade, chrome
Rear Shock		NA
Rims		Araya RM17
Hubs		Shimano Deore XT
Spokes		DT Stainless Steel, double butted, alloy nipples
Tires		Cycle Pro Motivator
Pedals		Shimano Deore XT Comp
Crank		Shimano Deore XT w/ Super Glide rings
Chain		Shimano Hyperglide
Rear Cogs		Shimano 7 speed cassette
Bottom Bracket		Shimano Deore XT
Front Derailleur		Shimano Deore XT
Rear Derailleur		Shimano Deore XT
Shifters		Shimano Deore XT Rapid Fire
Handlebars		Alloy (color matched)
Stem		Cunningham designed cro-moly
Headset		Shimano Deore XT
Brake set		Shimano Deore XT cantilevers
Brake levers		Shimano Deore XT SLR 2 finger
Saddle		Vetta Gel
Seat Post		Alloy
Colors		Crimson and bright chrome
Size		18"
Serial #		90  10864