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
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.
122 Comments
Absolutely incredible painting. What is that bag hanging from the saddle?
Cheers, Marcus
Posted about 8 years ago
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
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
Incredible, gorgeous paint, its so liquid. Shame about the slack chain.
Posted over 10 years ago
Clearly one of the most beautiful bike i've seen in years.
If i have to make a shortlist of my fav top3 track bike built it will be in for sure.
Never sell it... Or tell me if ;)
Posted over 10 years ago
After seeing this beauty in person, Believe me the pictures do it no justice! So glad this is finally featured Will! Where's the level Feature!?!?
Posted over 10 years ago
dude I know... I need to reshoot it though, the pics didn't come out how I wanted... I need a campy njs headset and then I can shoot the samson build!!! Been waiting monthsss
Posted over 10 years ago
Dear, Coomer. Please, I beg you. DON'T REMOVE / REPLACE THIS BIKE FROM FEATURED BIKES. PLEASE ! <3
Posted over 10 years ago
About time my favourite one gets featured. Took abit too long in my opinion.
Congrats!
Posted over 10 years ago
... that's exactly what i was thinking when i saw it got featured...
Posted over 10 years ago
My favorite bike on pedalroom <3 please never sell this.
Posted over 10 years ago
I think this might be the most beautiful bicycle of all time. Absolutely flawless !
Posted over 10 years ago
Looking at the pictures put me into a dream-like state of mind. Easy favourite.
Posted over 10 years ago
always seen this bike floating on tumblr, finally see it on here, AWESOME BIKE
Posted over 10 years ago
i don't know what to say so i ended up with this comment lol its all amazing! the frame,the selection of NJS part,the photography,everythig,
Posted over 10 years ago
cheers thanks :) Hope to get some photos of it at the track at some point
Posted over 10 years ago
There is something about this bike that I cannot get enough of. I am loving this so much. Literally one of my favorites on PedalRoom. Impressive.
Posted over 10 years ago
I thought I was over all of the NJS builds I see everywhere, But then something like this comes along...
Posted over 10 years ago
just something about the simplicity and silhouette of a real keirin build that makes it so clean
Posted over 10 years ago
Finally on PR !!!
This is just it man stop searching it doesn't get bette than that period.
Posted over 10 years ago
Ohhmaaagawwwd this thing is so dope!!!! Favorited so fast.
Posted over 10 years ago
Thanks dude, really gotta see it in the sun to understand the paint!
Posted over 10 years ago
Commuter is a little ridiculous to ask but hey there are people on PR that use gems as beaters and commuters.
Posted over 10 years ago
This is definitely my joy ride, I ride it on the keirin track here in japan only, as that's where it was designed to be ridden. It hangs in my design studio the rest of the time and I have several other 'commuter' bikes that I'll upload shortly ;)
Posted over 10 years ago
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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 over 4 years ago