Finally, my first NJS build. Nagasawa (Work In Process)

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Those who have known me (or my bikes) probably have realised that I’ve had a few Japanese bikes, but had NEVER built up a full NJS bike. The main reason was because, the process of finding parts is what I enjoy the mos. But with NJS frames and parts, they are just readily there for purchase. As long as you are willing to pay, anyone can build up a damn beautiful bike! Don’t get me wrong, I still love those builds, it’s just me, I don’t like getting things the easy way :stuck_out_tongue:

However, not having a Nagasawa, it just feels incomplete! Therefore, I’ve been secretly getting parts ready for this:

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Just like my 3Rensho http://www.fixed.org.au/forums/showthread.php?t=33916 , I want to differentiate this Nagasawa from all the great builds already out there, I had to find these for this build:

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To make things a bit more different, instead of the obvious choice of Kashimax x Nagasawa saddle, I’ve gone with Titanium instead:

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That’s all I’ve acquired for now. Any suggestions with what rims I should go with? Crankset should be the easy choice, Suntour Superbe Pro. Any help would be highly appreciated! Thanks

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That seat post is amazing,
Are you going to street ride this? If so I’d go silver tb14, if not and you want it full NJS go Araya gold

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shakes head in disbelief

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If it’s full NJS, then Araya Gold is your only choice, with Soyo II tubs… In fact, I have that exact combo of rim/tub hanging up at home.

If it is going to be ridden around and you want clinchers, then TB14’s or Araya RC540. I have build both rims, 36h 4x to NJS hubs and they look great.

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Araya gold.

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Is that a massive colnago wing aerobar that the saddle is sitting on? Are araya gold the only njs rim?

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I hate you!!!

kidding what other projects are on the go…

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Thanks! I think I’ll go full NJS on this one, another project is on the way for a street ride. So Araya Gold is the only choice? Ok, I’ll look into it.

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Thanks! I guess Araya Gold x Soyo II it is then.

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yeah it’s a nice bike, i guess…
real question is are you gonna fit a rain tail?

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That’s a C42 Frame and all the matching components lying underneath that table. It is NOT mine! That’s my friend’s shop in Taipei, I believe Gypsy has been there just not so long ago. It’s just a crazy place, all of you need to go have a visit!

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I’ll post one more project in a min. It’s not much to look at, but it’s just different.

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what’s up with this whole rain tail thing?! :wink: no, i’m not! it wouldn’t get ridden in the rain.

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That colour…

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Rain tail’s don’t fit on 5 golds…

They fit best on Kashimax RS. Go OK on Kashimax Aero’s but stick out a bit.

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Looking forward to the rest of your build. Great so far!

Something like this might be what your looking for if its Nagasawa pantographed gear: