Nagasawaaaaaaaaaaaa

Two more pieces of the puzzle on the way:

Dura ace 7500 groupset now complete.....

i think the spoke length is 305mm.. with a 4 cross spoke pattern.

Thank you crofty, when the hubs are (finally) in my hands il check the hub diameter etc and measure exactly!

Getting slightly excited about finally getting it all together!! Although with parts coming in from all over the world it may be a little while yet.....

Pphhheeewww..... So after a few days of not really knowing what was going on with the wheels the fella finally got in touch with me today, after having had 'Internet problems'!

So here's what's coming:
36h Araya 16B Tita Ace Gold (were NJS approved in 1993 - may or may not be NJS Stamped - if not then pre 1993)
36h Sansin Professional High Flange Hubs
Spokes unknown, but will be dismantling the set up to clean, polish and inspect and relacing with Hoshi or something similar..

One thing I would like some help with:
The Sansin hubs have been fitted with axles/spindles for quick release skewers, and I want to replace these with solid track axles and nuts.

Could I use, for example, a set of Dura Ace track spindles/axles as a replacement, as im finding it impossible to source Sansin ones?

What is the general opinion of Sansin Hubs? I don't think I've seen a single set floating around the forum? Everyone seems to go for Dura Ace?

I think my heart is still set on SunShine Professional bit I'm hoping the Sansin's will be in a good enough condition to be just fine!

Fingers crossed!

I know shimano and suntour axle threads are the same.. you could email NJS export and ask about sansin threads.and perhaps get some axles from there.

Yeah I've blown out the Sansin hubs although I had asked Toshi at NJS Exports about Sansin axles and they had none. Dura Ace axles would have probably been fine.

Anyone got any idea where i can get Hoshi NJS Spokes from in the UK?

Tokyo Fixed sell a "complete NJS Wheelbuild" which includes Hoshi Spokes but when you try and get to the Spokes section of their website it draws a blank.....

I need to get these bad boys laced up......

Evans

You shitting me? Evans Cycles sells Hoshi?

They even have those in Manchester.......

Nothing on website.....?

Track supermarket have them...

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Anyone got any idea where i can get Hoshi NJS Spokes from in the UK?

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Evans

You shitting me? Evans Cycles sells Hoshi?

They even have those in Manchester.......

Nothing on website.....?

giggles

giggles

Yeah, you should have heard the guy on the phone at Evans'

"Sloshey spokes?"

Cheers bru....

You *actually *rang Evans??!

look i got well excited and trusted your advice, it was only down to a mild state of inebriation that i didn't go straight to the bloody shop......

broken trust......

Hahaha! What a dick!

;-)

Anyway...... (great gif!)

Nags gone a few steps backwards after the sellz of all the Sugino, but well on the forward track with the arrival of the 7500 hubs, 7500 headset, Araya 16bGold Rims

7500 cranks ordered, 7500 BB and chainring also on the way!

Just the Hoshi's needed now......

Will post full pics details and build photos once everything has arrived!

Might get to ride this some time soon......

Have you tried ringing Cycle Surgery?

6 weeks of wind & piss

Also, did you try this shop for the Hoshi spokes. I've recently ordered from them and others have been pleased with their prices and speed of shipping in the past.

http://www.alexscycle.com/spokes-/keirin-njs-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10/

Cheaper shipping than Track Supermarket.

Have you tried ringing Cycle Surgery?

I went to cycle surgery once.

I paid about £250thousand for a Park Tools BB remover.

Never again.