This build stemmed from my Nagasawa commuter and then spiraled out of control into building an entirely new bike once I saw how nice the frame was. The frame is blacklisted on the keirin track as the rider had filled the frame core with polyurethane foam for a win. The tubing is oversized, super light, and because of the foam, super duper stiff. Rides incredible, the definition of butter on pavement. All parts hand polished down to the spokes!
Frame:
Samson Red Flake 57cm
Fork/Headset:
Samson Aero / Campagnolo Record NJS
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Campagnolo Record / Campagnolo Record NJS
Pedals:
Campagnolo Record Aero / Fujita Suede NJS straps
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Campagnolo 16T / Campagnolo Record / D.I.D. NJS
Saddle/Seatpost:
Fujita Conpy NJS / Campagnolo Record Aero
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Araya Super Aero /w Hoshi Bladed Aero Spokes / Campagnolo Record Sheriff Star / Vittoria Open Corsa Evo CX
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Araya Super Aero /w Hoshi Bladed Aero Spokes / Campagnolo Record Sheriff Star / Vittoria Open Corsa Evo CX
More Info:
Cleaner and more detailed shots on my flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/theprimela/sets/72157642474787804/
Added by kznlzr. Last updated about 10 years ago.
83 Comments
Added all of your bikes to my favorites, what camera and lens do you use to take these shots?!
Posted over 9 years ago
Hey mate, its very nice!
i have been looking for fujita saddles as well. would you be able to shed some information on where to get them if possible?
thank you!
Posted over 9 years ago
What a beautiful Samson, better yet collection! do you also own a green level as well? I think I saw your CT under the NJS hashtag on IG haha.
Posted over 9 years ago
Jizz in my pants!! Awesome build, wish my samson had a similar paint scheme..
Posted about 10 years ago
haha thanks! I sometimes wish it was ice blue though, maybe another build...
Posted about 10 years ago
Is the paint job is original? better question...what the hell camera are you using?
Posted about 10 years ago
The paint is original! was difficult to get the rainbow flake reflections in the images, but its packed super tight in real life. Shot with a 5D!
Posted about 10 years ago
where did you get those straps? awesome build!
Posted about 10 years ago
From a friend here in tokyo! they were still in the wrapping which was nice :)
Posted about 10 years ago
how can take a photo like this? amazing...=)
Posted about 10 years ago
haha I dunno! I do photography for work aside from doing art direction so it's kind of fueled by that passion I guess. thank you for the kind words!
Posted about 10 years ago
That Nitto B172, look so sick
Posted about 10 years ago
thanks! I wanted to change it up from the standard 123's. They feel good!
Posted about 10 years ago
I'm in love <3 I'm jealous to you, as you have 3 beautiful "Hime" now. They are gorgeus!
Posted about 10 years ago
thanks mate, I've had more but sold them. bikes are like sneakers, they're dangerous!
Posted about 10 years ago
All of your builds are amazing! Each of them how the frame should be built up. Hats off to you man.
Posted about 10 years ago
wat does filling the frame core do exactly?
Posted about 10 years ago
It basically makes the frame ultra stiff and maintains the lightness of the tubes at the same time. You can put as much torque and you want on the bb and feel almost no flex in the frame.
Posted about 10 years ago
sounds like an idea for the track, but for a real street bike the foam might act as a moisture trap and fast-track frame structural corrosion...
^_^
Posted about 10 years ago
Beautiful! You never fail to please with your builds! Does this get any street use in Japan? Or track only?
Posted about 10 years ago
Cheers man, I actually ride this in the streets yes haha, the kalavinka is my track-only bike. Soon gonna switch it up to a carbon road for a trip from Osaka to Fukuoka though!
Posted about 10 years ago
has this thing been featured yet? ..if not, that needs to change. this is a beauty and the photos and lighting were other wordily. fantastic.
Posted about 10 years ago
Thanks for the love! It hasn't been featured :( but I posted it yesterday so maybe some day!
Posted about 10 years ago
the foam idea doesn't sound too good, but nice bike nonetheless.
Posted about 10 years ago
i had just never heard of foam filled frames. sounds interesting after all.....
Posted about 10 years ago
a real beauty..ive had the same frame. it was a mix of reynolds and columbus tubing..this one too?
Posted about 10 years ago
I'm unsure the tubing on it actually, I'd be interested to know. The oversize downtube is a first for me to ride
Posted about 10 years ago
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chriscandy says:
Perfect build mate, can i ask where i can purchase the same fujita wrap?
Posted about 8 years ago
kznlzr says:
thank you! I actually don't remember, I do recall it was a very long process to find the set. Can check ebay and yahoo auctions!
Posted about 8 years ago