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Samson Rising Sun

This build stemmed from my Nagasawa commuter and then spiraled out of control into building an entirely new bike once I saw how nice the frame was. The frame is blacklisted on the keirin track as the rider had filled the frame core with polyurethane foam for a win. The tubing is oversized, super light, and because of the foam, super duper stiff. Rides incredible, the definition of butter on pavement. All parts hand polished down to the spokes!

Frame:
Samson Red Flake 57cm

Fork/Headset:
Samson Aero / Campagnolo Record NJS

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Campagnolo Record / Campagnolo Record NJS

Pedals:
Campagnolo Record Aero / Fujita Suede NJS straps

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Campagnolo 16T / Campagnolo Record / D.I.D. NJS

Handlebars/Stem:
Nitto B127 / Cinelli Milano Track / Fujita Suede Bartape

Saddle/Seatpost:
Fujita Conpy NJS / Campagnolo Record Aero

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Araya Super Aero /w Hoshi Bladed Aero Spokes / Campagnolo Record Sheriff Star / Vittoria Open Corsa Evo CX

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Araya Super Aero /w Hoshi Bladed Aero Spokes / Campagnolo Record Sheriff Star / Vittoria Open Corsa Evo CX

More Info:
Cleaner and more detailed shots on my flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/theprimela/sets/72157642474787804/

Added by kznlzr. Last updated over 10 years ago.

83 Comments

chriscandy

chriscandy says:

Perfect build mate, can i ask where i can purchase the same fujita wrap?

Posted almost 9 years ago

kznlzr

kznlzr says:

thank you! I actually don't remember, I do recall it was a very long process to find the set. Can check ebay and yahoo auctions!

Posted over 8 years ago

cruisingsmoothly

cruisingsmoothly says:

Added all of your bikes to my favorites, what camera and lens do you use to take these shots?!

Posted almost 10 years ago

kznlzr

kznlzr says:

Thanks mate! I shot it with a mark ii and 85mm L!

Posted almost 10 years ago

kaede11

kaede11 says:

Hey mate, its very nice!

i have been looking for fujita saddles as well. would you be able to shed some information on where to get them if possible?

thank you!

Posted about 10 years ago

Jaysumthin

Jaysumthin says:

What a beautiful Samson, better yet collection! do you also own a green level as well? I think I saw your CT under the NJS hashtag on IG haha.

Posted about 10 years ago

kznlzr

kznlzr says:

thank you! yes the level is my ride as well!

Posted about 10 years ago

Aspence

Aspence says:

You've got a dream bike collection, I'm quite jealous.

Posted about 10 years ago

kznlzr

kznlzr says:

Thank you! Bikes are wonderful and they are all put to use!

Posted about 10 years ago

dyss

dyss says:

wow

Posted over 10 years ago

raketa_iz_paketa

raketa_iz_paketa says:

How do you make a bike stand up?

Posted over 10 years ago

bcole

bcole says:

Well played.

Posted over 10 years ago

ZRK

ZRK says:

So nice! The bike and the shots.

Posted over 10 years ago

manilanimal

manilanimal says:

beautiful! that stem/drop bar combo is the shit!

Posted over 10 years ago

kznlzr

kznlzr says:

thanks mate ;)

Posted over 10 years ago

VickyBordel

VickyBordel says:

Impressive!

Posted over 10 years ago

kznlzr

kznlzr says:

Cheers!

Posted over 10 years ago

Agustin

Agustin says:

Jizz in my pants!! Awesome build, wish my samson had a similar paint scheme..

Posted over 10 years ago

kznlzr

kznlzr says:

haha thanks! I sometimes wish it was ice blue though, maybe another build...

Posted over 10 years ago

johnmarin_

johnmarin_ says:

holy rising sun

Posted over 10 years ago

matic

matic says:

GRAIL.

Posted over 10 years ago

ques_one

ques_one says:

That bike is fire! Congrats!

Posted over 10 years ago

kznlzr

kznlzr says:

Thanks man!

Posted over 10 years ago

ocklarock

ocklarock says:

Is the paint job is original? better question...what the hell camera are you using?

Posted over 10 years ago

kznlzr

kznlzr says:

The paint is original! was difficult to get the rainbow flake reflections in the images, but its packed super tight in real life. Shot with a 5D!

Posted over 10 years ago

whisky

whisky says:

50 1.4 lens i suppose

Posted over 10 years ago

kznlzr

kznlzr says:

85mm f1.2L!

Posted over 10 years ago

kenzo1979

kenzo1979 says:

Nice. It is also good to see good photography.

Posted over 10 years ago

kznlzr

kznlzr says:

Thank you!

Posted over 10 years ago

GoldToothRat

GoldToothRat says:

I can't even.

Posted over 10 years ago

DomeShot503

DomeShot503 says:

fuck off hahah!!

Posted over 10 years ago

whisky

whisky says:

where did you get those straps? awesome build!

Posted over 10 years ago

kznlzr

kznlzr says:

From a friend here in tokyo! they were still in the wrapping which was nice :)

Posted over 10 years ago

whisky

whisky says:

does your friend can get some more of these? =)

Posted over 10 years ago

kznlzr

kznlzr says:

haha unfortunately he doesn't ><

Posted over 10 years ago

Ewwyou

Ewwyou says:

Fuego! Well done Will

Posted over 10 years ago

kznlzr

kznlzr says:

;)

Posted over 10 years ago

VickyBordel

VickyBordel says:

So good!

Posted over 10 years ago

stevetsh

stevetsh says:

how can take a photo like this? amazing...=)

Posted over 10 years ago

kznlzr

kznlzr says:

haha I dunno! I do photography for work aside from doing art direction so it's kind of fueled by that passion I guess. thank you for the kind words!

Posted over 10 years ago

ikay

ikay says:

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Posted over 10 years ago

GromCake

GromCake says:

Another feature. Another gorgeous, flawless build!

Posted over 10 years ago

kznlzr

kznlzr says:

Thanks mate!!

Posted over 10 years ago

B96

B96 says:

A fellow b-127 user, This bike looks wonderful!

Posted over 10 years ago

killy1

killy1 says:

beauty!!

Posted over 10 years ago

xs1cht

xs1cht says:

Nice shots!

Posted over 10 years ago

apiq

apiq says:

That Nitto B172, look so sick

Posted over 10 years ago

kznlzr

kznlzr says:

thanks! I wanted to change it up from the standard 123's. They feel good!

Posted over 10 years ago

CUMBOT

CUMBOT says:

... nice component mix... like a perfect painting...

Posted over 10 years ago

hmdns

hmdns says:

I'm in love <3 I'm jealous to you, as you have 3 beautiful "Hime" now. They are gorgeus!

Posted over 10 years ago

kznlzr

kznlzr says:

thanks mate, I've had more but sold them. bikes are like sneakers, they're dangerous!

Posted over 10 years ago

StevenPreusser

StevenPreusser says:

All of your builds are amazing! Each of them how the frame should be built up. Hats off to you man.

Posted over 10 years ago

kznlzr

kznlzr says:

thank you!! all keirin frames deserve it!

Posted over 10 years ago

felixsusanto

felixsusanto says:

BEAUTIFUL

Posted over 10 years ago

LasykarHI

LasykarHI says:

You have too much beautiful bikes :)

Posted over 10 years ago

kznlzr

kznlzr says:

I know its a problem and I need to stop ><

Posted over 10 years ago

Kamalu

Kamalu says:

wat does filling the frame core do exactly?

Posted over 10 years ago

kznlzr

kznlzr says:

It basically makes the frame ultra stiff and maintains the lightness of the tubes at the same time. You can put as much torque and you want on the bb and feel almost no flex in the frame.

Posted over 10 years ago

pearleen

pearleen says:

sounds like an idea for the track, but for a real street bike the foam might act as a moisture trap and fast-track frame structural corrosion...

^_^

Posted over 10 years ago

Rpreme

Rpreme says:

Beautiful! You never fail to please with your builds! Does this get any street use in Japan? Or track only?

Posted over 10 years ago

kznlzr

kznlzr says:

Cheers man, I actually ride this in the streets yes haha, the kalavinka is my track-only bike. Soon gonna switch it up to a carbon road for a trip from Osaka to Fukuoka though!

Posted over 10 years ago

JSTEWART304

JSTEWART304 says:

So damn gorgeous

Posted over 10 years ago

asman

asman says:

dreambike :-D

Posted over 10 years ago

2pwsmith

2pwsmith says:

has this thing been featured yet? ..if not, that needs to change. this is a beauty and the photos and lighting were other wordily. fantastic.

Posted over 10 years ago

2pwsmith

2pwsmith says:

worldly.

Posted over 10 years ago

kznlzr

kznlzr says:

Thanks for the love! It hasn't been featured :( but I posted it yesterday so maybe some day!

Posted over 10 years ago

2pwsmith

2pwsmith says:

i guarantee it!

Posted over 10 years ago

2pwsmith

2pwsmith says:

called it!!

Posted over 10 years ago

pearleen

pearleen says:

the foam idea doesn't sound too good, but nice bike nonetheless.

Posted over 10 years ago

kznlzr

kznlzr says:

its excellent since I'm not using this for competitions ;)

Posted over 10 years ago

pearleen

pearleen says:

i had just never heard of foam filled frames. sounds interesting after all.....

Posted over 10 years ago

fafahadyan

fafahadyan says:

rad build!!! favorited

Posted over 10 years ago

kznlzr

kznlzr says:

thanks mate~

Posted over 10 years ago

sonomike

sonomike says:

What size?

Posted over 10 years ago

kznlzr

kznlzr says:

57cm

Posted over 10 years ago

Noypi

Noypi says:

In awe of your Built. Beauty!

Posted over 10 years ago

kznlzr

kznlzr says:

Cheers! You have quite some beauties too!

Posted over 10 years ago

pangk

pangk says:

amazing build!

Posted over 10 years ago

kznlzr

kznlzr says:

thank you!

Posted over 10 years ago

strange

strange says:

a real beauty..ive had the same frame. it was a mix of reynolds and columbus tubing..this one too?

Posted over 10 years ago

kznlzr

kznlzr says:

I'm unsure the tubing on it actually, I'd be interested to know. The oversize downtube is a first for me to ride

Posted over 10 years ago

ultimaform

ultimaform says:

Super!

Posted over 10 years ago

grangeyard

grangeyard says:

It's awesome & I love the parts.

Posted over 10 years ago

kznlzr

kznlzr says:

Thanks mate!

Posted over 10 years ago