MEGA NJS Fixed Gear Bike Check | Iribe, Nagasawa, Bridgestone, 3Rensho

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NJS bikes are amongst my favorite bikes ever produced: simple, elegant, but at the same time, they’re hand made for the express purpose of high stakes gambling in Japan: pretty badass.
In this MEGA NJS bike check, we’ll take a closer look at 4 beautiful NJS builds that will be sure to make you consider if you can justify having yet another bike. Today, we have an Iribe, Nagasawa, Bridgestone, and even a 3Rensho.
See more of these bikes from their owners on Instagram:
1. Iribe: @khaithewrecklessreckless
2. Nagasawa: @ezrawr
3. Bridgestone: @nothingucci
4. 3Rensho: @alvi5
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  • @G_Ozare
    @G_Ozare4 жыл бұрын

    That 3Rensho is hands down one of the most beautiful bikes I've ever laid my eyes on. Thanks for sharing these superb builds with us Zach.

  • @ninjatunes

    @ninjatunes

    4 жыл бұрын

    3Rensho (pronounced sahn-ren-show)

  • @ZOB4
    @ZOB44 жыл бұрын

    That 3Rensho is a work of art. Be still my heart! If I were going to ride one regularly though, like you I'd pick the Bridgestone.

  • @richardnick2216
    @richardnick22164 жыл бұрын

    I think I died and went to heaven after gazing upon the 3Rensho.

  • @jcsk8
    @jcsk810 ай бұрын

    That black Nagasawa is to die for.

  • @starlastly8963
    @starlastly89638 ай бұрын

    straps on straps off brilliant

  • @johnbaca8692
    @johnbaca86924 жыл бұрын

    My fave is the 3Rensho because it has my beloved lugs and off the chart fixie points chrome plating. If you're going lugged; they should be shown off with contrasting paint, or better yet chromed! That green/gold paint is a beautiful color. I would have gone with polished cranks, personally. I see 3Rensho frames are about $1,500- $2000 in the USA, so they are not too much - no banks need to be robbed. Next fave is the Bridgestone with the nice purple metalflake! I would have blinged it out with all chrome components. Oh yeah, polished flat bars all around. As "Classic Motorcycle" magazine says, "Don't hide 'em. Ride 'em."

  • @westyjah
    @westyjah2 жыл бұрын

    That 3 Rensho is truly mind boggling!

  • @Dragon_rls
    @Dragon_rls4 жыл бұрын

    My favorite?... ALL OF THEM!!!!!!

  • @xyzasdf
    @xyzasdf4 жыл бұрын

    Great video! I can see your energy and creativity shine through.

  • @GordonMoat
    @GordonMoat4 жыл бұрын

    Pure bike prawn. Polished aluminum components are just impressive. Tough to pick a favourite, but that 3Rensho ... Oh my.

  • @thomasarana4322
    @thomasarana43224 жыл бұрын

    Nice work brother!!!!! Definitely love the Bridgestone for sure!! Cheers from Argentina.

  • @mikegarcia1807
    @mikegarcia18074 жыл бұрын

    "ZOMBIE LIKE PEDESTRIANS " lol. Sums it up

  • @Jay-yz2qq

    @Jay-yz2qq

    4 жыл бұрын

    Mike Garcia uhh not rlly if u were to ride in Singapore u rlly have to shout at the pedestrians as they are constantly on their phones

  • @khaitee3161

    @khaitee3161

    4 жыл бұрын

    Not sure how its like elsewhere but in Singapore their heads are never not buried into their phones.

  • @Jay-yz2qq

    @Jay-yz2qq

    4 жыл бұрын

    Wreckless Reckless Productions how sia LOL

  • @davidpatch2303
    @davidpatch23034 жыл бұрын

    Favorite channel on KZread . You seem like a really genuine dude. Good luck to you and keep up the good shit.

  • @tonymontana2718
    @tonymontana27183 жыл бұрын

    that pink iribe frameset is beautiful

  • @BwareGamer
    @BwareGamer4 жыл бұрын

    Duuuuude..... these bikes....wow.... Bridgestone is my fave. Purple. Practical. Understated. Also, appreciate the ad format- mention it early on, but save the plug for the end. Feels polite.

  • @drtoothpaste
    @drtoothpaste4 жыл бұрын

    Bridgestone hands down. The purple.....

  • @Agamum
    @Agamum4 жыл бұрын

    To be honest there were parts of all three builds I loved, like. The crankset, and rims of the first build. The tires and handlebars of the second build, and the frame of the third build.

  • @t43user
    @t43user4 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoy your videos Zack. God bless you.

  • @helamanavalos9806
    @helamanavalos98064 жыл бұрын

    Excelente video Zach, me gustaría ver mas de ti riding the street, kind of like a vlog, at least one per month, just saying, cheers!!!

  • @Dragon_rls
    @Dragon_rls4 жыл бұрын

    You are great Zach. Best vlog on KZread 👍

  • @WhiteBoyMikey21
    @WhiteBoyMikey214 жыл бұрын

    i bought a used 09 paddywagon today because of your videos payed 200 € and found out the seatpost is stuck, still rides great, photos for fixiepoints will be send after i overhauled it.

  • @fahadusman1311
    @fahadusman13114 жыл бұрын

    1st build was my favourite.

  • @bluesimon13ify
    @bluesimon13ify4 жыл бұрын

    Wow I really love the 3rensho, all the bikes were nice but the 3rensho, 😁😁😁

  • @Kevinschart
    @Kevinschart4 жыл бұрын

    i can't be the only one that gets a kick out of hearing that voice describe steel and rubber. somehow it never gets old.

  • @Leviajohnson
    @Leviajohnson2 жыл бұрын

    "enough lights to make stevie wonder put on a second pair of sunglasses" that shit got me good

  • @lcainformatica745
    @lcainformatica7452 жыл бұрын

    Great Works!

  • @Woppettier
    @Woppettier4 жыл бұрын

    Touching..drooling..don't think I need anything more from Zach's videos

  • @beaudanner
    @beaudanner4 жыл бұрын

    That Iribe was hoooot

  • @itty9hun
    @itty9hun Жыл бұрын

    The 3Rensho's paint is nuts... it really reminds me of the Legnano green. Fun fact i actually have a Legnano Olimpiade frame from the 70s that was my grandfather's (beautiful lugs and fork,complete with internal routing for rear brake and shift and custom welded frame pump holder 'winglets' on the seat tube. Never seen anything like that up until this). I rebuilt it this year, but i painted it a beautiful Lime-Acidic green, with bright yellow notes under light, but keeping the deepest hue under the shade. I can't stop marvelling it, but it was meant to be functional too, and with everything but the original NISI rims replaced, it rides like heaven!

  • @NLLHW
    @NLLHW4 жыл бұрын

    That 3rensho is bonkers. Absolutely bonkers.

  • @cygnusx1858
    @cygnusx18584 жыл бұрын

    Zac is back.. Great content bro!

  • @coletrick8748
    @coletrick87484 жыл бұрын

    that 3Rensho would be in a glass case in my living room... So damm pretty!

  • @dmbiscuit
    @dmbiscuit4 жыл бұрын

    The track bike is currently out of commission, missing riding it while I wait on warranty parts but this video helped scratch the itch.

  • @Zenek143
    @Zenek1434 жыл бұрын

    that bridgestone though

  • @heated817
    @heated8173 жыл бұрын

    I could watch this all day but I have a final project for cs due tomorrow, so im gonna still watch this all day

  • @Winford1601
    @Winford16012 жыл бұрын

    I personally like the nagasawa because i like thw simple classy look of it.

  • @jeremoe1
    @jeremoe14 жыл бұрын

    The 3Rensho is the most beautiful bike I've ever seen. As I was watching the video, I began to wonder if I had one, would I ride it or just put it in a case in the living room with a light shinning on, like in a museum. Riding it in the town I live, when I park, I would have to hire an armed guard to watch over it. :(

  • @grimage2
    @grimage24 жыл бұрын

    That 3Rensho is art..

  • @stevenp.sparks2953
    @stevenp.sparks2953 Жыл бұрын

    It's been years since I read it, but I'm pretty certain that the inspiration for the name 3Rensho is "3 consecutive victories is the sign of a true champion".

  • @lachlanstephen5298
    @lachlanstephen52984 жыл бұрын

    For your next Q&A can you explain why NJS builds are so good.

  • @MattSezer

    @MattSezer

    4 жыл бұрын

    For practical reasons, unless you're trying to race in Japan, they aren't. NJS parts are built for professional use so they tend to be high-quality, but you can find cheaper and better non-NJS parts. It's more about aesthetics and the story behind your bike.

  • @vector8310
    @vector83104 жыл бұрын

    Hard to outshine any Nagasawa but GODDAMN! that 3Rensho is a goddess.

  • @danielteves1170
    @danielteves11704 жыл бұрын

    The Nagasaw made my list

  • @user-oe7on3hl6z
    @user-oe7on3hl6z2 жыл бұрын

    We spell 三連勝 not 三連章 勝 means winning 章 means chapter

  • @richardcarr6493
    @richardcarr6493 Жыл бұрын

    the 3rensho ROCKS OVER ALL but l want the bridgestone in purple metallic to make a JOKER THEMED BIKE

  • @kevinbarillas5242
    @kevinbarillas52424 жыл бұрын

    3rensho’s super clean but there’s something about the Bridgestone that makes me want one so bad 😻

  • @christopherwebb3517
    @christopherwebb3517 Жыл бұрын

    The 2nd was the one I'd want to ride the most. The 4th was my favorite, but it looks too good to ride.

  • @sonymicronin

    @sonymicronin

    Жыл бұрын

    I finally got myself an njs frame in pristine condition with no dents. A makino I built up. Once it’s complete I’ll post a bike check video

  • @Ticutzugoodfella
    @Ticutzugoodfella4 жыл бұрын

    Sugino Aero is also for road.

  • @GermanGameAdviser
    @GermanGameAdviser4 жыл бұрын

    Bridgestone eyecandy 😍

  • @tfrancis2613
    @tfrancis26134 жыл бұрын

    OMG - super vid! 1st or last - I would trade my bike for the 3rensho in a heartbeat; seriously consider trading my bike for the Iribe. Would proudly ride the hell out of the Nagasawa and Bridgestone, but wouldn't trade for the current whip. Sparkle pink & holographic decals - may not sleep for days.

  • @khaitee3161

    @khaitee3161

    4 жыл бұрын

    Glad you like my Iribe! Was pretty worried about what the traditionalists would say about my choice in parts, but no regrets because boy does it ride and look like a dream

  • @Pandakid13
    @Pandakid134 жыл бұрын

    1 hour no dislikes. You're on a roll

  • @redhouscv2792

    @redhouscv2792

    4 жыл бұрын

    Toriano Jones 5 hours 1 dislike

  • @KOROKIK
    @KOROKIK4 жыл бұрын

    Baller whips ! 🚲☺️❤️💢💢💢

  • @ultimaetsolder
    @ultimaetsolder4 жыл бұрын

    Nice bikes

  • @arhenyss
    @arhenyss4 жыл бұрын

    sweet lord, Zach fix your Iso settings. it feels like I'm continuously getting out of a pitch black room and getting blinded by the sun

  • @terrancetyrell6797
    @terrancetyrell6797 Жыл бұрын

    These bikes OOOOZE!!! 😛😛

  • @Hungrycyclist81
    @Hungrycyclist814 жыл бұрын

    Will an NJS frame accommodate 28c tires?

  • @jayceinfinitealgharhythmns9814
    @jayceinfinitealgharhythmns98144 жыл бұрын

    How much would the 3Rensho cost to build / buy...? I'm just curious!

  • @onespeedbicycles
    @onespeedbicycles4 жыл бұрын

    Ascent da best!

  • @TehDoom32
    @TehDoom324 жыл бұрын

    Khai’s iribe is so fucking nice

  • @johnkasey8933
    @johnkasey89334 жыл бұрын

    Bridgestone

  • @48t31
    @48t314 жыл бұрын

    How do you feel about riding with no hands?

  • @klunker289
    @klunker2894 жыл бұрын

    IRIBE is pronounced (E * Le * Beh). Trust me I'm Jap🇯🇵

  • @GermanGameAdviser

    @GermanGameAdviser

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@khaitee3161 TIL that japanese pronounce R as L on purpose

  • @gregoryvassilakos9972
    @gregoryvassilakos99723 жыл бұрын

    So you have a genuine NJS bike with undrilled brake attachment points, and then you put riser bars on it!

  • @jrgong1134
    @jrgong11344 жыл бұрын

    Hey zach! You here in sg?!

  • @a_donut_
    @a_donut_4 жыл бұрын

    5:37 best Comment ever lmfao

  • @emersoncardenas6899
    @emersoncardenas68994 жыл бұрын

    Have you built up an NJS ZG?

  • @jessicaray-mendoza2481
    @jessicaray-mendoza24814 жыл бұрын

    While you're in traveling, it would be so cool if you featured women fixed gear riders episode to hear about their experience and favorite bikes/parts etc.

  • @steelisreal
    @steelisreal4 жыл бұрын

    Bit disappointed that none of these bikes are really NJS builds. Like lots of others, that 3Rensho is my favourite.

  • @florianlepki4198

    @florianlepki4198

    4 жыл бұрын

    same here !

  • @daltonbedore8396
    @daltonbedore83964 жыл бұрын

    damn i think its super cool that the most expensive bike had the cheapeast rims. i think that shows that they really ride it

  • @ziqo2890
    @ziqo28904 жыл бұрын

    KHAI'S BIKE UWUWU

  • @khaitee3161

    @khaitee3161

    4 жыл бұрын

    UwU

  • @chicoy12
    @chicoy127 ай бұрын

    what bridgestone is that??

  • @pappywilson3002
    @pappywilson30024 жыл бұрын

    people are still obsessing on NJS? I thought that ended in like 2007. fuck man, we were going nuts for sheriff stars and chub hubs back then and those were already old news. I do have a lot of nostalgia for my Ohtaki though. nice set of dura-ace hubs on some practical miche rims. can't remember the crank set, but I had a lot of fun on that bike. you've never heard of sapim? they make spokes. rims look like some standard deep v style thing.

  • @grantsayh761
    @grantsayh7614 жыл бұрын

    of course there was a purple bike up there

  • @iwritechecksatthegrocerystore
    @iwritechecksatthegrocerystore4 жыл бұрын

    Holy shit. That 3 rensho is one of those bicycles I’d be too afraid to ride just because of bicycle theft. Also some njs nerd would probably give me shit for tossing out those drop bars. I just don’t like drops ok? I’m sorry. I know. I’ll go away now

  • @darrenhill8503
    @darrenhill85033 жыл бұрын

    3Rensho all the way

  • @jorgergonzalezvisualartist8925
    @jorgergonzalezvisualartist89254 жыл бұрын

    “Stevie Wonder would need a second pair of sunglasses “ Brutally awesome description! Your english language skills are getting better as you do more videos. Next up stand up comic on a fixie! 😂

  • @wargeyuu2468
    @wargeyuu24684 жыл бұрын

    Woooo singapore

  • @puro52
    @puro524 жыл бұрын

    wallet wont fit the pink one, damn, hotness

  • @logannevetsen8089
    @logannevetsen80894 жыл бұрын

    I need to know how to clean my bike like theirs cuz shit they're shiny

  • @yeetyeet1308

    @yeetyeet1308

    4 жыл бұрын

    Polisher

  • @virgilfulton4426
    @virgilfulton44264 жыл бұрын

    Not beausage... it reflects wabi-sabi.

  • @jayeme1483
    @jayeme14834 жыл бұрын

    For an emergency Fix Gear mod that made me think of you , check out Iohan Gueorguiev .

  • @shuraragi
    @shuraragi4 жыл бұрын

    😍😍😍😍😍

  • @jpl-yl8fi
    @jpl-yl8fi4 жыл бұрын

    'San' Rensho...

  • @garylim6145
    @garylim61454 жыл бұрын

    Those bikes were built by kick-ass bike builders at Kuromori Bike Co. in Singapore. kuromoribikeco.com/

  • @lincolnxiao893
    @lincolnxiao8934 жыл бұрын

    Go on friday got peaple go mbs at friday

  • @iaaguirretv
    @iaaguirretv4 жыл бұрын

    Looks like I am not saving $ for a Wabi anymore...

  • @kosmopauc8391
    @kosmopauc83914 жыл бұрын

    2nd

  • @apehope7151
    @apehope71514 жыл бұрын

    Conyooo

  • @limbolegs
    @limbolegs4 жыл бұрын

    Hottttt

  • @puro52
    @puro524 жыл бұрын

    chrome bb luggs? fml im never gonna get my favorit bike withouth starting to sell drugs. anyone has some coke for sale?

  • @kevinfromsales6842

    @kevinfromsales6842

    4 жыл бұрын

    Bikes are insanely expensive. Craigslist and Facebook marketplace are littered with morons over pricing garbage making used purchases stupid also.

  • @joeljstone
    @joeljstone4 жыл бұрын

    This is probably a noob question, but I'm serious. What qualifies a build as NJS? Is an NJS frame with nothing but AliExpress components still NJS? Do I need to be able to take it to a Keirin track and not be disqualified? What specifically?

  • @joeljstone

    @joeljstone

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Jarda P Right, but none of the bikes in this video were 100% NJS, and most could not be ridden in a Keirin race. Does an NJS frame make the entire bike qualify as an "NJS build?" What if I have one Dura-Ace hub and nothing else NJS?

  • @renjieyak8206
    @renjieyak82064 жыл бұрын

    What is njs bikes

  • @lincolnxiao893
    @lincolnxiao8934 жыл бұрын

    And learn a bit of hokkien coz peaple sometime talk in hokkin

  • @ultimaetsolder

    @ultimaetsolder

    4 жыл бұрын

    And you can learn a bit of English.

  • @ziqo2890

    @ziqo2890

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ultimaetsolder AHAHAHAHA

  • @walkstall8390
    @walkstall83904 жыл бұрын

    That's not how you pronounce Sugino... it's - Sue Gin noh - not - suegeenknow The rims on the black bike are Sapim, you've never heard of Sapim???

  • @lincolnxiao893
    @lincolnxiao8934 жыл бұрын

    Visit Fixie sg I got my constantine 2018 frame from there i forgot what model

  • @khaitee3161

    @khaitee3161

    4 жыл бұрын

    Or... visit Fishtail Cyclery, the offical dealer of Constantine Bikes in Singapore :D

  • @lincolnxiao893
    @lincolnxiao8934 жыл бұрын

    And pls make a vid in hokkien pls I want to see a vid of you talking hokkien and I never sleep lol

  • @kubocs

    @kubocs

    4 жыл бұрын

    Whats up with u and Hokkien....

  • @monicalopez8634
    @monicalopez86343 жыл бұрын

    Why do you say Ga(L)ardo when its clearly pronounced Ga(Y)ardo?! 49t?🙄🙄

  • @kole50
    @kole504 жыл бұрын

    Bridgestone