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^^ I got a dentless Kierin frameset for less (certified for racing in Korea rather than Japan – so possibly less hipster points).

Hillary Stone has some beautiful track frames at the mo'.

Very true. EEveryone is jumping on NJS now... They don't even make em my size though...

Neither of these internet facts are true.

Everyone jumped in 2007.

Keirin frames are all custom. If there's a rider your size, there's a frame.

He's got a colnago and a merckx as well about within that budget, though not track frames.

I don't really want an NJS frame.

yeah i said it...

I don't really want an NJS frame.

yeah i said it...

So, what do you want ...

Why not flip the stem to put the drops where you need them?

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh167/edscoble/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20Edward%20Scobles%20MacBook%20Pro/IMAG0523_zps98802ee0.jpg

About as low as I can go, ignore the broken brake lever, will get replaced soon.

Bb5?

So, what do you want ...

Now that's the ultimate question...

Ed, that rear mudguard looks well skinny?

Does it? it's a P45, the tyres' very skinny at 28mm.

I can see the new bolt threads are stripped a bit... but how do I replace/repair that bolt. Also, what model is the new one?

They're both Chorus.

The one you've taken off is an 8 speed from 1995 or 1996 (group names added from '95 and Chorus went 9 speed in '97, so "9 speed" was added below the group name).

The one you're trying to fit is 1st gen. from 1988 to 1990: it's the only model to have the "Dual-Mode System". The whole body of the derailleur could rotate on the upper pivot arm to accommodate different sized sprockets.

NJS for 300. I wish.

Almost...

http://www.njs-export.com/2012/02/anchor-54cm-silver-1.html

Admittedly it's damaged, rusty and a little plain. And needs shipping. And import tax... :)

Very true. EEveryone is jumping on NJS now... They don't even make em my size though...

Never really understood the fuss with njs tbh

So any of you other guys got an opinion on what you do like as opposed to what you don't ;)

If you had a few hundred quid spare, what frame would you look for?

Neither of these internet facts are true.

Everyone jumped in 2007.

Keirin frames are all custom. If there's a rider your size, there's a frame.

Okay let me rephrase.
A lot of people on the forum have recently purchased NJS frames.
There aren't many 62cm+ keirin frames, and the ones that do come around go for ridiculous money due to their rarity...

Better?

This will be done soon

with Chorus 10 gruppo donated from the previous Master

That is lovely!

Thanks, a 96 model, prior was 94,
ripped the drop out doing some blimp on a crabon, tig repaired and shipped to japan, then I got the above

Okay let me rephrase.
A lot of people on the forum have recently purchased NJS frames.
There aren't many 62cm+ keirin frames, and the ones that do come around go for ridiculous money due to their rarity...

Better?

http://www.njs-export.com/2012/11/3rensho-61cm-violet.html

I'd have thought 1200 for a used frame qualified as 'ridiculous money'

repairing and painting this frame for the mrs's birthday.... 2 reasonable dents on top and DT... Need to wait for the filler to set, the another layer filler and onto finishing and paint.

good job man, i would be interested in how the Bondo will deal with flex and vibration during road use... i've a few autobody repairs that looked good at first but ended up cracking under the paint job

efforts well warranted

Bought this Joe Waugh 531c track bike

Added some average parts and made this

Original chainset was pretty neat, why change it?

looks nice there but it was a mismatched shimano 600 - chainset will be the next thing i buy

http://www.njs-export.com/2012/11/3rensho-61cm-violet.html

Okay, fair play. Still ridiculous money.
If you're willing to pay they go up to Apolloxl size.