Originally Posted by
deathhare
Because it would say everything about the quality of the build and would therefore affect what its really worth, IMO.
Id definitely pay more for it if it were NJS.
Not to say non-NJS frames aren't built well or aren't worth much but on a frame where you know little about where it came from or who built it, the NJS stamp is a bit of a guarantee that it was built with care and built well.
NJS certification isn't a designation of quality; it's merely an indication of compliance to an arbitrary set of standards for Keirin racing. The only quality expected is that the part not fail during racing. NJS certification is intended to minimize variation among bikes in order to emphasize the riders' abilities. To that end, many modern improvements in cycling technology are not permitted in Keirin racing. In many ways, the NJS group makes even the
UCI look like a bunch of cutting edge punks.