absntr

Speaking of which, Sacha's got some new track frame photos up, including one with a unicrown (not a fan, but this one is pretty nice for a unicrown).

What rims are these?

zip22

yeah i was looking at that white track bike too. so nice...

jonb

those rims are hot.

Everest

They look like zipps not sure though

Fugazi Dave

Ninja fixie FTW.

How much did the anodizing run you? Where did you get it done?

zerobug

A local place (CG Industries). It took forever to find an anodizer. I couldn't find one in the phone book and ended up talking to a metal shop and found this place (only 10 miles from my town). They had a minimum of $35... might be steep but payed off on the final product.

dolface

finally finished my njs project! (well except for the rims, and the effin' seatpost which was specced at 27.2, but is really 27.0. anybody wanna trade brand-new, njs dura-ace seatposts?).

anyway, here are the details (the pics don't do the colors justice)

'peleton' frame, courtesy of e-framebank
cranks -- da
bb -- hatta rb400
pedals -- mks custom nuevo
straps -- toshi doubles
clips -- mks
hubs -- da
rims -- saavedra featherweight clinchers
saddle -- ariake aero jaguar
seatpost -- we won't talk about that
stem -- nitto jaguar
bars nitto -- 123aa
grips -- champ
headset -- hatta swan

witz

Dolface - down to a Kashimax seat and top-tube protector! That bike is full-blooded Japanese.

absntr

Dolface - nice. I need to get some high flange DA hubs - I just don't want to pay that much for them.

Why the DA cranks? Actually not quite directed at you but moreso the recent NJS builds - I find the Sugino 75's far more sexier than the DA's.

Very nice build regardless.

jayrooney

very nice

dolface

i wanted to use as much da stuff as i could, and the da cranks blew my mind when i picked them up, they're LIGHT!

baxtefer

I disagree. Personlly, i like the smooth lines of the DA7710's over the chunky 75's.
That's why I dumped the Suginos in favor of the DA's. That and the DA's seem freakishly light.

dolface, nice ride
Which reminds me, I need to take some pictures of the new build.

benny

dolface - that is a really nice build! I want to build an NJS frame also.

12XU

Come December, I'm going to be able to employee purchase high flange DA hubsets for 100 bucks + shipping. Goooo wholesale.

baxtefer

from where? I thought they've been discontinued for a while?

dls333

Well, it has a custom lugged seatpost but Chimay's was first. The "unique" feature on my bike is the red paint on the edges of the "V" on the ends.

I don't have any of the other bikes on the site and it did cost a bunch, but it essentially replaced my car and I ride it every day. In that respect it's a bargain. Plus, I had a year to save up for it (it was finished last February).

12XU

According to the folks at Hawley (one of the distributers we order from at the shop), they're still being produced and will hit the states in December. For some mad reason, Hawley is selling them for only 100 bucks/pair.

eddiebrannan

hey so talking of njs, what's the deal with e-framebank now? do they accept orders to the us now or no? also i can't get a translator widget to work on safari. if anyone has answers to either element then much appreciated as always

mikorp

here's my framebank bike. lightning, nitto, dura-ace, hatta, sugino. funtional flat bar.

zip22

there should be a drool smilie here

mr.goggles

here's my conversion. started with a 1972 gitane tour de france, rattlecanned it yellow and rebuilt it mostly refurbishing the original parts where possible. IRO wheelset.. a friends used tires..

the paint chips verry easily though.. of course

baxtefer

ooooh nice. were those cranks once mine?

Martyr

I've been riding the old Giant (see post #2347 in this thread) since March. 40 to 50km each day. Not a bit of trouble, although the bottom bracket is on the way out. A great commuter.

But joy of joys, today i rode home something a bit hotter. I am so happy. See attached.

Anyway, here are the details:

1. On One il Pompino (on you boys - these frames rock)
2. Front wheel is from my Gios til i get more cash (Mavic SUP with Campag Record hub - wheelsmith spokes)
3. Back wheel is Velocity Dyad with OnOne double fixed hub and DT champion Spokes
4. Cranks are Shimano Deore 175 - 42T; 16T suntour and Connex chain
5. Eubios Handlebars
6. DiaCompe Headset
7. Stem is temporary till I can get a longer one. Height and length to resolve.
8. Techro cantis.
9. Exage brake levers
10. OnOne Pillar
11. Rolls saddle
12. Vittoria Randonneur Tyres.
13. SPD pedals.

Comments:

1. can't believe how well balanced this bike is. It just feels so solid.
2. fast feel on the road - yet to take it off road but am looking forward to it.
3. there is a clicking noise every so often which i believe is the crappy shimano chainring - i'll probaly replace this with an Azonic when I get more cash.
4. the old giant is about to be stripped to build up the Zullo. Track season awaits...
5. Can't stop looking at it. When the sun comes up I will take some better photos.
EDIT:
6. might take a bit of getting used to the MTB cranks after Sugino SuperMighty's. Feel a bit like a waddling duck, but the Zullo needs the track cranks or no racing this summer.


cheers


Marty

Martyr

oh yeah - forgot. i also picked up this really cute Spot Brand chain tensioner. I paid way too much and my government pocketed more than their fair share. Still, they dont get much petrol tax from me.

eddiebrannan

mr goggles: looks great. nice job.

martyr: love it. a bike that really gets used and proud of it. nice one!