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NishikiColorado
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Origin
The Nishiki Colorado has been the cornerstone of the modern Nishiki lineup since Dick's Sporting Goods relaunched the brand in 2010. Positioned squarely at the entry-level trail market, it is manufactured by Accell Group and sold exclusively through Dick's and affiliated outlets. The Colorado spans two wheel-size tiers: 27.5" on smaller frames and 29" on medium through extra-large, reflecting the shift from 26" standards across the industry.
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Specifications
- Frame
- 6061 aluminum, internal cable routing, replaceable derailleur hanger, disc brake mount
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- MicroShift 1x11 (Comp: Microshift RD-M865M, 11-42T Sunrace cassette, Prowheel 30T single ring); or 2x8 MicroShift (base)
- Brakes
- Hydraulic disc 160mm C-STAR (Comp); mechanical disc Tektro 160mm (base)
- Wheels
- 29" double-wall alloy 32-hole (size M/L/XL); 27.5" (size S)
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The verdict
+Strengths
- Disc brakes (mechanical or hydraulic) at an entry price make it genuinely trail-safe in wet conditions
- Size-specific wheel choice (27.5/29) gives smaller riders proper standover without compromising rolling efficiency
- MicroShift 1x11 on the Comp variant provides modern wide-range gearing rare in this price bracket
−Weaknesses
- Weight of ~34-39 lbs is notably heavy — limits climbing aggressiveness and handling responsiveness
- Brand-unknown hydraulic brake calipers (C-STAR) raise long-term reliability questions vs name-brand alternatives
- Sold exclusively at Dick's Sporting Goods — limited access to professional fitting, assembly quality varies by store
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