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@Moserism
No one builds an NJS bike because they're the fastest, they build them because they look sweet.
I think as you're talking about your beater and fixed that its just going to be a question of well maintained components.
I've ridden loads of the Herne Hill fujis and they're all basically the same but bodged together with miss matched cranks, wheels and a range of saddles ect.
You do notice when the BB feels sticky and you notice when the saddle is worn out but in terms of cranks, bars, cogs, chains, wheels even bar tape help together with gaffer I've never had a problem keeping up using any of it.
Everything is relative and depends on what you are trying to achieve but if its just a beater I'd say a carbon fork so it's lighter to carry up the stairs.