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Actually, fuck it. I have a surviving TitaAce up front. This would do for the back. Done

http://www.njs-export.com/collections/wheelsets/products/araya-carbon-disc-rear-wheel-700c-110mm

Was just looking at that today.

Fucking yolo

First dibs if you sell please. Would look ace on my Umezawa

Also could be worth looking up the japanese auctions for other discs, I have been tempted a few times but never had the spare funds to get one and sent to me via proxy services

If nothing else then this wee NOS bit came through today.
Think I'm gonna bite the bullet this month and go for the NOS 16Bs. Much more reliable than tita and after all I need a complete NJS build ;)

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Sell the t's and make a bit of moneys back too?
I can lend you my nitto tsubasa's if you want for a photo shoot

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^def mate, gonna do that for sure seeing I've given up on them! Thanks for the offer, much appreciated. Will take you up on that once it's all put together. Gonna make myself feel better and put the cockpit together this weekend and also the cranks and pedals. Watch this space ;)

I appreciate the want to build up a full NJS dream bike but are there actually plans to ride this? Take it to track or just a wall hanger? Either way it will be a lovely build

Hey. I want it for both tbh. I'm looking to build it up as a show/njs complete bike but also down the line get a clincher wheelset made to make it more road friendly. I've been out on it quite a few times and she really does fly and is a joy to ride so wouldn't want to leave her languishing on a wall. Cheers though, can't wait to get her sorted!

Gutted for you on the Tita wheel build, so close!! But fair play, Tom. What an epic project this has been! Target was pretty damn high to start with, I guess, but sounds like you're (nearly) on track.

Mainly, I'm most relieved to hear it's been ridden in the meantime.

as you were. i'll pop back in a few months ;)

Frame looks a bit long?

too long for sure ;)

^^^ cheers mate. Those rims really are gutting but I think I'd put more faith into something that doesn't have a prolonged history of falling apart. The 16B's have proven themselves again and again so can't go wrong with them.

Haha boys you mean too long in the building ;)? The frame is just the right length unfortunately for y'all ;)

At least something today. Literally the worst week of my life! Went for Champ grips in the end as they seem to be preferred choice of Keirin racers. I am Keirin racer

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New rims ordered. NOS pair of Araya Gold 16b's. Back on track!

Live! How long they gonna take to arrive?
Did you end up getting that disque in the end too?

Hoping about a week or two. Getting sent straight to my wheel builder so hoping they won't take too long then it's assembly time!
Nah didn't go for it in the end. Couldn't justify the price as I've got too many projects going on.. Maybe in the future!

Oh hello. Change of plans again!

http://www.njs-export.com/collections/rims-1/products/rare-araya-16b-titanium-titaace-tubular-njs-rims-36h-700c-15071271

Damn son...

Sold out. You bought them?

May have done ;) hoping these don't crack like the other ones..

hah! sent by the gods..! good on you

The last bit sorted. Now just waiting for wheels to be laced and tubs to be glued. Then BUILD TIME!!!!

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Siiick, if you're ever in London can I take some pics of this?