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SideshowBob
Jacob_Smith
@Creek_Tebsin
Moving to a wee island off Orkney at the end of the year, need a bigger car that can tow and just can’t justify owning four track bikes so these two are for sale..
1.Red samson njs illusion track. Been my Sunday bike and there haven’t been enough sunny Sundays for this.. Really lovely satin red with gold sparkle paint job, looks amazing in the sun!! I’m unsure of the tubing as no markings, but he tends to use Columbus. The most beautiful fork crown on it too!
Probably only had 200miles on it since I bought the frame from @gubhi. A few paint chips (from the tsa searching my bike bag..) which I’ve tried to capture but no dings or dents!
Went full njs, but wanted clincher wheels so had these built and shipped by track supermarket in japan so as close to njs as possible- again 200 miles on these, rims are not even aware of the concept of brakes.
Kashimax five gold 8p padded njs embroidered saddle, fitted but never ridden, gorgeous and cost me a fortune
Headset is a little gritty (bought used from njs export)
The straps have separated between one of the layers of leather and the plastic strip in the middle ( the holes on the supremes were super tight! ) I’ve used them no problem, and I’m sure you could cut that layer out if you chose and they’d still be tough. Just wanted to mention.
Measurements are: 56cm st x 57cm tt
Frame:
Samson Illusion track frame - Satin red with gold sparkle - built by Tetsuro Harada
Fork/Headset:
Samson track fork, Hatta Swan super deluxe headset (njs)
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Sugino 75 bb(njs) Sugino 75 165mm cranks (njs) aftermarket sugino dust caps
Pedals:
mks supreme (njs) , Mks straps ivory (njs) Mks adjustable clips (njs)
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Izumi Super toughness(njs) , Sugino Zen 52t chainring (njs) , 17t Halo cog
Handlebars/Stem:
Nitto Pearl 120 stem (njs) , Nitto B127 340mm drops (njs) Yoshida Champ Grips (4mm)
Saddle/Seatpost:
Nitto SP72 250mm 30mm rail (njs), Kashimax five gold 8P saddle (njs)
Front Wheel/Hub
Dura Ace 7600hb laced to Araya Sa 730 Clincher rim, toshi double butted spokes
Rear Wheel/Hub
Dura Ace 7600hb double fixed laced to Araya Sa 730 Clincher rim, toshi double butted spokes
Looking for £1200 plus post (based in Glasgow) spent way more putting it all together
2.Pearl white Samson njs illusion track (sold)- this one is a beautiful beater! Bought and shipped the frame from japan, with what seems to be the almost obligatory nds top tube dent. Good couple scratches and scrapes but solid and straight. Really stiff at the rear (almost feels like it wants to jump forward when you put the hammer down!). Again, not sure of tubing, probably Columbus.
Measurements are: 58cm ctt st x 57cm ctc tt
Fork/Headset:
Samson Track Fork and Hatta Swan deluxe
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Sugino 75 bb and black 50t 75 cranks
Pedals:
MKS Sylvan, MKS straps and clips
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Izumi track chain, Sugino Zen chainring, 17t miche cog
Handlebars/Stem:
Nitto pearl 10, azione (?) riser bar
Saddle/Seatpost:
Unknown seatpost, sella italia flite
Front Wheel
Miche Pistard wheelset
Rear Wheel/Hub
Miche Pistard wheelset
Looking for -now sold
Let me know if I’m way off but I don’t think I am. Not looking to split unless I can be certain of most of it going, can’t be taking lots bits and bobs to the island..
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