FIXED GEAR | NJS Level Track Bike ~ Dream Build

It gives me great pleasure and is genuinely a privilege to put together and present to you my very first, KEIRIN ridden, NJS, Level, Track Bike.
I am a big Bike enthusiast and would love to learn how to build bike frames, if anyone knows of workshops/scholarships taking place in 2023, please feel free to reach out to me.
Owning this frameset inspired me to learn more about the Japanese culture, more specifically, the Zen philosophy.
Nihon Jitensha Shinkōkai -
NJS truly embodies the Zen culture of Japan, where there is a right way of doing everything and within this pure simplicity of doing things the RIGHT way, the way it was intended to be done, we are gifted with BICYCLE PERFECTION. Artwork if you will.
Music:
Artist: SonnyBoyLiam
Links: @thisthingonorwhat on Instagram
/ @cosmicrivers6781
/ liam_isaacs to hear his music.
To quote my dear friend Katja; “I understand it now, I see this bike and understand everything which it represents. It is perfection.”
And yes, this build does not follow the NJS philosophy, because of the Italian parts I used, but in time I hope to acquire all NJS parts to complete this build and keep it true to the NJS standard.
Instagram: www.instagram....
@jurgen.gertze
Parts list:
Frame and Fork: Keirin ridden, NJS Level from Shiko Matsuda
Crank: Sugino 165mm with Sugino Messenger Chainring - 48T
Cog: Shimano Dura Ace NJS Cog - 15T
Chain: standard KMC K1 wide
Headset: tange seiki levin NJS
Hubs: Miche Pistard Hubs
Rims: Mavic Open Eilte
Stem: BLB -58°
Handlebars: 3ttt MOD Competizione
Grip tape: Unknown woven Bartape
Seat post clamp: Old crusty Nitto Stem
Seat: Viscount Aero
Pedals: MKS(non NJS) pedals with MKS NJS Toe Clips
Tyres: Michelin Dynamic Sport 25
Stay tuned for the next Video:)

[@justinservera883]

So relaxing, the look of the bike is gorgeous

[@BicyclesbyJurgen]

Thank you dear friend. You should check out the updated version👌

[@matserdingud]

Great video and beautiful bike. Thanks!

[@BicyclesbyJurgen]

Such kind words🍻 Thank you for watching, ride safe and stay cool🤙

[@robertkeller2309]

Great build. I really like that the frame had such great color and patina. The parts were normal parts, not the most expensive. This is a bike you would actually see riding around, one your friend might have.

[@BicyclesbyJurgen]

@@robertkeller2309 I firstly just want to thank you for taking the time to watch. It means a lot. And secondly I also genuinely appreciate the kind words. That in itself is how I aspire to build bikes. Simple looking, easy on the eye, but upon closer inspection you are blown away by the smaller details

[@sc5725]

proper drops! lovely!!!

[@BicyclesbyJurgen]

Thank you for watching. Be sure to check out the updated version👍

[@mcmonon7270]

Wonderful bike! The patina really adds to it imo

[@l.d.t.6327]

some comments and I know I'm picky: 6:16: as far as I have mounted numbers of bottom brackets (shimano and campagnolo): the non-drive side cup should go all the way in. If it doesn't, it could be blocked by something. Best is to screw it in almost all the way, then screw in the drive side all the way, then do the last bit of the non-drive side. So you know the non-drive side cup is going over the drive side bearing. 6:51: I hope you applied some mounting paste on the interface between crank and axle? If not, your steel axle and alu crank will bind. great frame by the way; I'm still looking for any NJS frame for a half-decent price in my size 54...

[@BicyclesbyJurgen]

Wow thanks for this lovely comment, it isn't picky at all. I will definitely take this into account. And thank you for watching😊 I wish you the best of luck in getting your frame dear friend

[@YWJZ]

clean build sir

[@BicyclesbyJurgen]

Thanks man, appreciate the praises

[@JunaidJuX2]

I remember those purple vans haha keep up the great work brother 🙌🏻

[@BicyclesbyJurgen]

Ahhh my homie. Those vans are die hard🤣🤣🤣like all my shoes essentially. Thank you for watching, it means a lot bro

[@EricSajid]

woww

[@mircozelle]

i hope you have fun with the bike but i can´t keep myself from pointing out that the quality of the components is a few steps below ¨njs level¨.

[@BicyclesbyJurgen]

So right you are!👌 I knew this going in, but didn't have the funds to build this bike to the NJS standard it deserves. This has changed though. Please check my other videos to see the updates👍

[@hdcvcfd]

Whats that thing at 1:35 for? What does it do?

[@BicyclesbyJurgen]

This is a headset press. It ensures that the headset cups are kept straight when you install them. If you use a hammer to knock the cups in, you run the risk of installing them off centre. Damaging the headset and damaging the frame.

[@bigbadstretch13yrago]

Hectic bike, and awesome build to watch mate. Just some things I noticed that I thought I might point out as constructive criticism, purely from a caring place, hoping that it may help you. First, you use soooo much grease my man. When you have the right amount of grease there is very little between the two metal surfaces (only a couple of microns!!). A little goes a looong way, and you used some excessive amounts. Good job with making sure you actually did use grease though. I commonly find bikes with non-greased parts welded together by galvanic corrosion. Second, always use proper good quality hex/allen keys. Multi tools are usually not machined to the same tolerances as quality dedicated hex/allen tools. Get a nice set of proper hex keys, your bike deserves it😊 Lastly, when installing your inner tubes, pump your tubes up just enough to give it some shape, this will make it much easier to install into the tyre and rim, and also help prevent pinched tubes if you use tyre levers at any point. Beautiful bike, I am very stoked to see a beautiful NJS frame built and used. Awesome stuff, and I hope you are still riding the Level as much as possible! Cheers for sharing your build😊

[@BicyclesbyJurgen]

Hey man, I had some bad experiences in the past with removing old bottom brackets. These experiences are so deeply fixed into my memory that I over grease everything🤣

[@BicyclesbyJurgen]

Yeah I will for sure get some better tools with time. Still a student so money is tight. I thought maybe through KZbin I can better fund this hobby I have. Still a long way to go though.

[@BicyclesbyJurgen]

Thanks again for taking the time to watch my videos, I really appreciate it. Every view goes a long way. Stay blessed and ride safe🤙

[@krishnan-resurrection714]

great vid ....👍

[@BicyclesbyJurgen]

I think I have my first channel regular. I feel really privileged. Thank you kind friend 😌☺️

[@krishnan-resurrection714]

@@BicyclesbyJurgen i like building my own bikes ..your knowledge helps me ...Danke schon mate !!!

[@D.H.L.T]

Clean njs. How much did you buy the frame for?

[@BicyclesbyJurgen]

Thank you!😊 It was a nice little steal off eBay for 500bucks

[@ExChixx]

Nice build right there! What bottom bracket did you install?

[@BicyclesbyJurgen]

I don't know to be honest, I always go to the same store and the guy there just hooks me up with one as a bonus

[@thisquietplace]

@@BicyclesbyJurgen It looks you installed a 73mm BB in a 68mm frame, not a big deal, but it will make your drivetrain slightly asymmertical. you can add a 2 or 3mm spacer to the drive side if you want to correct for this without having to get a new BB

[@Артурчерказов]

Skolko vesit Baike bro ?

[@BicyclesbyJurgen]

I'll check and get back to you on that one

[@plamingol828]

Is it Classic?

[@BicyclesbyJurgen]

Yeah I'm trying to get it to a full NJS standard

[@numberone-kb2kh]

Can you move a little faster???

[@BicyclesbyJurgen]

Of course. This was one of my very first videos. Changed a lot since then. Thank you very much for the helpful critique. Will take it into account when doing the next one🙏

[@MarcosRodriguesdasilva-mk1es]

Ficou com pouca inserção de canote,isto pode quebrar o quadro.

[@azrieammar1626]

colour ?

[@BicyclesbyJurgen]

I can't confirm 100% the pink, but it is definitely the classic Keirin Sparkle

[@santiagotrainer3109]

exceso de grasa demaciada en las balilleras y en otras partes

[@sidneywolfe9260]

ｐｒｏｍｏｓｍ

[@BicyclesbyJurgen]

Thanks for watching