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Kalavinka Sunset Custom

Design collaboration build with Tanabesan of Kalavinka Cycles here in Tokyo. I revamped some of his logos and collaborated on some shirt designs in return for this frame. The top tube decal I created for the shirts that eventually we decided to use for this. The lady on the seat tube I found from the depths of the shop and chopped off some surrounding designs to simplify it. The senjafuda on the fork is my japanese family name with the words 'konjo' meaning spirit and 'dokyo' for courage. The omamori on the seat stands for 'victory'.

Frame:
Kalavinka Custom

Fork/Headset:
Kalavinka / Dura-ace NJS

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Dura-ace NJS / Dura-ace NJS

Pedals:
MKS Royal Nuevo / Toshi NJS

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
51x14 / Dura-ace / Dura-ace / D.I.D. NJS

Handlebars/Stem:
Nitto b123aa NJS / Nitto Steel 95

Saddle/Seatpost:
Fujita Conpy Seamless / Dura-ace

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Araya Gold / Dura-ace / Vittoria Corsa Evo CX Tubular Tyre

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Araya Gold / Dura-ace / Vittoria Corsa Evo CX Tubular Tyre

More Info:
For more detailed photos, check my flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/theprimela/sets/72157630785099914/

Added by kznlzr. Last updated about 10 years ago.

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McFlurryLazermuffin

McFlurryLazermuffin says:

NJS builds are a killer! Wish there’s more fixed gear companies out there making more steel frames as mainstreams since they hold up to abuse more than aluminum or carbon frames, truly a work of art you have!

Posted about 4 years ago

Thor

Thor says:

tsugoi desu yo!

Posted almost 5 years ago

MMDFL

MMDFL says:

Good lord

Posted almost 6 years ago

mstr

mstr says:

amazing profile. what photo equip u use?

Posted over 6 years ago

jakol

jakol says:

Beautiful

Posted about 7 years ago

JSSR

JSSR says:

Beautiful

Posted almost 8 years ago

HHC

HHC says:

what tape is that?

Posted almost 8 years ago

marcus21121

marcus21121 says:

Absolutely incredible painting. What is that bag hanging from the saddle?
Cheers, Marcus

Posted about 8 years ago

namegoeshere_808

namegoeshere_808 says:

omamori

Posted over 7 years ago

quixoticle

quixoticle says:

This bike has been a favorite track bike of mine for a long time. Exquisite build and impeccable sense of taste and style.

Posted about 8 years ago

kznlzr

kznlzr says:

Thank you mate that means a lot, I'll have a commuter version of this coming in a couple months :)

Posted about 8 years ago

ATLfixed

ATLfixed says:

That paint is beautiful

Posted over 8 years ago

kznlzr

kznlzr says:

Thank you!!

Posted over 8 years ago

kobe

kobe says:

u have some very nice bikes!!

Posted over 8 years ago

kznlzr

kznlzr says:

Thanks mate!

Posted over 8 years ago

NJS1980

NJS1980 says:

OMG... this bike! so nice

Posted almost 9 years ago

kznlzr

kznlzr says:

Thank you!!

Posted almost 9 years ago

crashoverride

crashoverride says:

this is literally the best bike ever

Posted over 9 years ago

aowens

aowens says:

I still can't believe this bike is real. God damn.

Posted over 9 years ago

kznlzr

kznlzr says:

haha it is! need to take her to the track again soon

Posted over 9 years ago

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