NJS of LFGSS

I reckon it's the braking surface

The Serotta is actually 650c which is 571 mm instead of 650b aka 584 mm

The Serotta is actually 650c

You're right of course.

They will be black soon

^^ i think that crazy ST angle on the makino make the wheels look smaller to..

just spent three hours going to the customs office, picking up my package and going back(, also they charged me too much so I might have to go there again)
but it was still worth it
all njs
nitto jaguar 110 stem
nitto jaguar 100 stem
pro max suzue rear hub
really looking forward to building that rear wheel

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nice, looking forward to seeing the build.

Chain link fidget things. A few hours of greasing, degreasing and cleaning my old chain well spent.

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Does anyone know where i can find a makino stickerkit? is it even possible?

https://www.instagram.com/p/BQu0e85jvYI/

So satisfying.

Anyone know where I can the Brake Lever (or similar) from the Dia Compe Kierin brake set separately ?

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=Dia-Compe+MX+lever&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.XDia-Compe+MX+lever+silver.TRS0&_nkw=Dia-Compe+MX+lever+silver&_sacat=0

Those are BMX levers that are different to the lever in the Keirin set, no ?

yes a bit different, but it will work :)

I'll give it a go then as it appears you can get singles quite cheaply.

Anyone bought from NJS Export recently ? What's the turnaround like from order to delivery ? Considering buying some 110mm spaced wheels (I have an old road/path frame with 110mm spacing at the back).

Also, will someone buy this before I buy another frame that's slightly too small for me
https://www.njs-export.com/products/makino-yellow-super-rainbow-flake-drilled-56cm

Anyone thinking of selling / know anyone who is selling a big person size Nagasawa?
Should have gone for Tommmms one...

What is the duty rate on orders form japanese retailer like njs exports?
Are smaller parts less likely be charged? Such as hubs or stems.

Look it up on the government website, gives an explanation. Think its meant to be a proportion of the value.
Ask NJS to 'mark down' the value. When I got mine (frame) from them, they marked it as 150 USD and I was only charged £40, others were charged for £100 without it being marked down.

I get the impression evaluating the customs charge is a bit of a dark art.

This may be useful but I think you can only use it once before paying

Couple of new parts installed today Zen ring, sugino bolts, dust cap and new pedal setup

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If anyone is interested I think I've tracked down what lever is in Dia Compe's Keirin brake set. Fairly certain it's the DC131, can get them from SJS for £15 for two. Will order a set to try them out

Anyone selling an njs beater frame 55-57?

Much want for this

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nice but realistically, it'll look its best when just a frame. unless you did like a boring al black jobbie.