NJS 2011 Kalavinka Super Expedition

Frame:
NJS 2011 Kalavinka Super Expedition 56cm Kaisei 019 tubing

Fork/Headset:
NJS Kalavinka bladed fork / NJS Tange Levin Alloy Headset - 1” Threaded

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Sugino CBB-SG75 Sealed Cartridge 

Pedals:
MKS Bicycle Pedals Sylvan Touring NEXT Silver + NJS MKS Steel Pedal Hook with Leather Protection / NJS Kashimax ‘super sprint’ single pedal straps

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
NJS Vintage 1980s Sugino Super Mighty 165mm  (mirror polished) / Sugino Mighty Competition 46T MC144 / Phil Wood Pro Track 17t & Phil Wood Track 15t / IZUMI Jet Black/Gold / Sugino Crankset Dust Caps

Handlebars/Stem:
Nitto b177 drop handlebar 440mm width / NJS Nitto 80mm Jaguar 58 degree (mirror polished) / Black MARQUE Suede Bike Handlebar Tape / Silver Nitto End Plugs

Saddle/Seatpost:
Kashimax Aero in black Suede 44mm rail width / NJS Nitto Jaguar SP72 250mm 27.2 mm (Mirror polished)

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Araya RC-540 700c 36h / NJS Hoshi Double Butted racing spokes + Brass Nipples / CONTINENTAL Grand Prix 5000 25c 

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Araya RC-540 700c 36h / NJS Hoshi Double Butted racing spokes + Brass Nipples / CONTINENTAL Grand Prix 5000 25c 

Accessories:
NJS Kashimax FiveGold Frame Protector / NJS MKS Chain Tensioner / OMAMORI that brings Happiness and Prosperity :)

More Info:
Purchased the frame and fork from the wonderful people of Track Supermarket in Japan who had the frame fully restored, painted/decaled in Khanji. The headbadge is original with the original paint. All components have been purchased from Japan as it is really hard to find anything in Australia (where I live). It has take about 3 months to finally get all the parts that I wanted for this build, but I absolutely love it. I chose the Araya RC-540's over the Golds as they are clinchers and bugger me if im going to ride the streets everyday with Tubulars. While the bottom Bracket is a non-njs sealed bearing as I was a tad worried about water getting into the frame over time. I went with 36 hole for the wheels as im no lightweight and don't want to put stress on the rims. Im running a flip-flop hub with a 17t and 15t on each side with a 46t chainring. I decided on the Nitto Noodle for the bars at 44cm as I have broad shoulders and ride this bike daily, running track bars would look pretty, but are so uncomfortable for the KM's I put on this bike. For the drivetrain I opted for a classic look, although I own the Sugino75's and they are smooth and stiff, I just love the look of the vintage Super Mightys, especially mirror polished and with the Mighty Comp MC144 chainring...it gives it a classic look that a steel frame represents. This bike is an absolute work of art, hand crafted by the master bike builder Tanabe San in Tokyo and as much as I love seeing it on the wall of my home, this is absolutely ridden every day on the streets of Sydney and then cleaned almost every night. Fun fact, the Kalavinka Bottom Bracket shell engraving is backwards (threads are correct) cannot find out why and cannot find any other Kalavinka ever put together that way, possibly was built for as a prototype frame or Bike Show, Tanabe did say it was a "special frame" when I reached out to him but didn't elaborate further and didn't have any prominence on the frame, anyone that may know, drop a message.