I got a great deal on this frame, and the travel case came with it. It's my travel bike, since it fits in a neat little case that you can easily take on a plane or bring in a car.
Frame:
NJS Bridgestone frame. Previous owner had S&S Machine couplers added in by Bilenky Cycle Works in Philly. At this time, a brake hole was drilled in the fork, a new rear bridge was added with a brake hole, and cable stops were added to the top tube, as the previous owner ran this bike as a singlespeed.
Fork/Headset:
NJS Bridgestone fork (drilled by Bilenky for a brake), Chris King Gripnut headset
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Sugino 75 crankset, Sugino 75 bottom bracket
Pedals:
MKS GR-9 pedals, Toshi NJS straps, MKS clips
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Surly cog (18 tooth), Sugino 75 chainring (46 tooth), KMC 710SL chain
Saddle/Seatpost:
Regal saddle, Kalloy seatpost
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Velocity Deep V laced to Paul hub, Continental GP4000 tire
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Velocity Deep V laced to Paul hub, Vittoria Rubino tire
More Info:
This bike is a blast to ride, and at the end of the day, it takes just a few minutes to get it back in the case for travel.
Bike History
Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.
Current Stage Info:
Upgraded to some Paul hubs laced to Deep Vs and different cranks/bars.
Added by Coomer. Last updated almost 12 years ago.
106 Comments
heard paul hub have 44mm chain line? does it runs ok with sugino cranks(42mm chainline)?
Posted almost 11 years ago
Yeah, I've never had a problem. Don't even notice the difference switching back and forth between my various rear wheels.
Posted almost 11 years ago
great ride, nice luxury to have a 'travel' bike especially one as sexy as this!
Posted almost 11 years ago
nice bike man, love the couplers addition!
Posted almost 11 years ago
Thanks! I bought it that way, and I've been so so so happy with it!
Posted almost 11 years ago
I like the tight clearance and pursuit style geometry on this bike, love the tri-spoke too, classic
Posted over 11 years ago
hey coomer, wanted to ask where you got this repaired?
Posted over 11 years ago
It was never really damaged, but the work to add the couplers, brake holes, 120mm spacing, cable guides, and paint was done at Bilenky in Philadelphia. The previous owner had it done, I bought the frame in its current condition.
Posted over 11 years ago
Awesome looking build, but change that seat to a black one man!! That'll be the cherry on top.
Posted over 11 years ago
Thanks! I've thought about a different saddle, but for now I'm fine with this one.
Posted over 11 years ago
really nice bridgestone, and i really love your makino , btw wanna ask something about ur gear ratio (46-18), how its feel? really easy to skid and low top speed i guess,
Posted over 11 years ago
Thanks! I run the low ratio because it's easier on my knees (which I've hurt a couple times before) with all of the Seattle hills. It is nice, I can accelerate quickly and skidding doesn't rip up my knees. I've adjusted to spinning lots, but I do top out around 38mph.
Posted over 11 years ago
thanks for your respon, how tall are u btw? just curious about your ratio thing
Posted over 11 years ago
between bridgestone,samson,nagasawa, and makino, i think you will choose bridgestone, right? wow,we have a same height and for the last, out of topic, if you have 49T chainring, and you live in a kinda flat land, minor hills,how many T for cog that you will use? brakeless ofcoz
Posted over 11 years ago
I figure you can't go wrong with any of those, they're all great framebuilders. I personally would go with a 18-tooth, but I like to spin, so you might try 17-tooth and then see how that feels and go from there. People run a wide variety of ratios, so I can't make a great recommendation for ya.
Posted over 11 years ago
did the couplers affect the frame strength?
Posted over 11 years ago
As far as I've read, as long as they're installed properly, the frame should be just as strong as before. And Belinky did this work, so I know it's been done well. It feels very solid.
Posted over 11 years ago
Pursuit geo, easy to pack for traveling..... This is my dream bike!!! How much the 3ttt titanium stem?
Posted almost 12 years ago
I wanna ask you where to build wheels in Seattle is the best？？？ Mobius？
Posted almost 12 years ago
Mobius is good, so is Tre at Recycled Cycles. Or TallBryan, here on Pedal Room. He's also located in Seattle and does great work.
Posted almost 12 years ago
Thx man！I have a 28h france rim and rear hub I wanna build for my GT
Posted almost 12 years ago
WOW,i've seen this bike before on the web,brilliant build! DAMN master one
Posted almost 12 years ago
i'm woundering how much the prolight stem worth,i got a chance to have one
Posted almost 12 years ago
Thanks! I think this is a bike I'll hang onto forever, I love it! As far as the stem, I don't remember what I paid for it, but I've seen them go for anywhere from $15 to $150 on eBay...not very helpful, haha.
Posted almost 12 years ago
well，the prolight i found in my location is much more expensive ,about 80usd
Posted almost 12 years ago
This is awesome, nice to see some fellow Bridgestone user but this one turns greater than mine. How's the RB002?! Plan to buy those bars for next setup
Posted almost 12 years ago
Thanks! The RB-002s are great! They're a lot like the Syntace Stratos bullhorns, with slightly shorter ends of the bars and a nicer finish.
Posted almost 12 years ago
is it comfort for long-distance rides? how about the width? 420/400mm?
Posted almost 12 years ago
This nitto bullhorn and stem combo does it so much justice ! Perfect choice
Posted almost 12 years ago
Really awesome bike you have there man. New wheels look great on it as well.
Posted almost 12 years ago
beautifully clean, love the paint job and well deserving of all envy coming your way!
Posted almost 12 years ago
Absolutely stunning. I never would have thought that a bike that comes apart so much could look so clean and.. right. Amazing build.
Posted about 12 years ago
It's madness awesome. Cut the frame and fit into bike bag but faint,I couldn't do it , I got no ball. I like your bikes and very rad-ism.
Posted almost 13 years ago
Nice. it will be more nice if you change your saddle to be a black colour
Posted almost 13 years ago
u got some seriuos collection and this is a great bike....keep on pedaling...
Posted about 13 years ago
what is this???let me know :)
Posted about 13 years ago
It's a coupler, so that the frame can break apart into two pieces for transport.
Posted over 12 years ago
previous owner = laammee!! you dont do that to a njs frame! but still, best frames on the planet, i understand.
Posted over 13 years ago
The modifications only make it cooler! NJS ain't nothin' but a silly stamp.
Posted over 13 years ago
dude, thats a beautiful bridgestone! the yellow definitely looks great with the white logo
Posted almost 14 years ago
I am not a fan of bridgestone bikes but this is one is exceptionally well built. What are those metal pieces on the tope tube and down tube?
Posted about 14 years ago
Thank you! Those are couplers, so that the frame can be broken down into two pieces for easy transport in a box.
Posted about 14 years ago
Is this cloth bar tape? how do you like it? how does it compare to cork?
Posted over 14 years ago
It is cloth tape, and it's ok. I definitely prefer cork, but this cloth tape was temporary until I could find some different cork tape.
Posted over 14 years ago
i still don't believe u can split the frame into two pieces... brilliant!
simply yellow...
nice bike
Posted over 14 years ago
it's gotta be fun puttin' it all together, like a lego set when we were youngins. sickness!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kcyvng/462...
Posted over 14 years ago
Hi,
I noted that you kinda did a conversion on your front wheel, the HED one.
I have in hand a set of Specialized Tri-Spokes (just like your HED) and I plan to convert the current QR axles to track axles. Any tips on this?
Posted over 14 years ago
i love this bike! be able to put it in a case is probably really convenient! another great bike man!
Posted over 14 years ago
Love it! Although if I were you I'd get some old axles to put in the F+R dropouts to protect them whilst in transit. Very nice.
Posted over 14 years ago
Also, how are those pedals? I've heard they are super comfy with softer shoes as they are nice and flat and don't have sharp edges.
Posted over 14 years ago
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threepin says:
I had S&S couplers put on a Surly frame for my travel bike. I love the system. I don't take such care with the foam tubing these days, since I like to ride from the airport so I keep the pack contents pretty lean, basically a tarp to fold through the various parts. I was more careful initially, but TSA seem to do more damage to the bike than the plane or the rides do...
Posted almost 11 years ago