For 8 years I have lusted after the craftsmanship of Nagasawa track bike's. Mr Nagasawa-san truly is a master in his craft. Koichi Nakano Won an unprecedented 10 consecutive professional sprint gold medals at the world track cycling championships from 1977 to 1986. Nagasawa had been amazed by Nakano’s explosive acceleration power, a strength developed while training as a sprinter before turning to bicycle racing. Recalling that Nakano’s sprint was “the best in the world,” Nagasawa said he made a “hard frame” for Nakano to enable that sprinter’s power to be converted fully into propelling force. The frames were usually Red color. This is a little background where the signature "Nagasawa Nakano Red" began.
Frame:
Nagasawa Special. (NJS) Year 2010.
Nakano Red Nagasawa with rainbow flake.
Slightly steeper seat tube angle, so frame fits more like a 55cm-56cm.
Seat tube: 54.5cm c-t.
Top tube: 56cm c-c.
Rear: 120mm.
Seatpost diameter: 27.2cm.
Standover: 81.5cm.
Fork/Headset:
Nagasawa (NJS) / Hatta Swan Super Deluxe (NJS)
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Sugino 75 Crank Arm Length 170mm (NJS) with Sugino 75 crank bolt caps Silver (Tip: use some plumbing tape around the threads on the bolt caps. They are prone to loosening and sometimes fall off on the track) / Hatta R9400 (NJS)
Pedals:
MKS RX-1 Track Pedal Set (NJS) / MKS fit-alpha double straps black (NJS) / MKS Track Pedal Deep Toe Clips chrome Large
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Euro-Asia Imports Gold Medal Pro track cog 17T / Sugino 75 track chain ring 46T (NJS) / Izumi Model 'V' gold track racing chain (NJS)
Derailleurs/Shifters:
NA
Saddle/Seatpost:
Kashimax Nagasawa NK-1 Track Saddle Padded Black Belseim / Nitto SP72 Jaguar track bike seat post 27.0mm Length 250mm (NJS)
Brakes:
Dia Compe clamp-on brake front black - round type Custom Paint Nakano Red Nagasawa with rainbow flake Bands / Soma Urban CX brake lever (right)
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
ARAYA Super Aero SA730 32 hole Clincher Rim, Polished Chrome / HOSHI Keirin stainless double butted racing spokes (NJS) / Shimano Dura Ace HB-7600 high flange Track Hubs 32 hole / lockring (NJS) / Continental Grand Prix 4000sII / Vittoria Open Corsa SC Clincher
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
ARAYA Super Aero SA730 32 hole Clincher Rim, Polished Chrome / HOSHI Keirin stainless double butted racing spokes (NJS) / Shimano Dura Ace HB-7600 high flange Track Hubs 32 hole / lockring (NJS) / Continental Grand Prix 4000sII / Vittoria Open Corsa SC Clincher
Accessories:
Kashimax Frame Protector (NJS) / TEMPRA track bike hub nuts - Anti-theft nut Chrome / MKS Chain Tensioners (NJS)
More Info:
Thanks Rene at GIRACHA, Dan at SHIFTERBIKES, Toshi and Gabe at NJS-EXPORT, Cycle Project Store
and Yoshiaki Nagasawa.
https://youtu.be/DMUq2ioes9Y
Added by cgmarshall. Last updated over 9 years ago.
23 Comments
This should be featured in my opinion. The attention to detail is pure perfection. 10/10
Posted over 9 years ago
A great build,the seat tube looks almost vertical. Chapeau..
Posted over 9 years ago
Thanks, yea it is an aggressive seat tube angle. A lot more weight forward to the front of the bike.
Posted over 9 years ago
Camera setup? Bike, and pictures look gr8888
Posted over 9 years ago
Thanks, (Camera equipment: Canon 5D mark III, 50mm f1.4 and 70-200mm f4.0)
Posted over 9 years ago
This bike is so beautiful. This deserves to be featured IMO. Very nice!
Posted over 9 years ago
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penguinspring says:
Really a lovely Nagasawa.. loving the build also
Posted about 8 years ago