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The Iribe NJS Track Bike: Japan’s Hidden Keirin Racing Heritage

The Iribe NJS Track Bike

Iribe NJS Track Bike
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Iribe produced some of the most meticulously crafted track bikes ever to grace the banked surfaces of Japanese競輪 (keirin) racing circuits. When discussing elite Japanese track bicycles, mostJapanese Steel classic bicycle design from Japan enthusiasts immediately think of Nagasawa, 3Rensho, or Makino. Yet lurking in the shadows of Japan’s storied NJS certification ecosystem exists the Iribe. This manufacturer  frames are whispered about in keirin velodroms with reverence.

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Fuji Feather Fixed Gear Bicycle with Aerospoke Front Wheel

Fuji Feather Fixed Gear Bicycle

Fuji Feather Fixed Gear Bicycle
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A Classic Keirin-Inspired Urban Machine

Quick Facts

Manufacturer Fuji Bikes (Advanced Sports International)
Frame Size 54cm (Medium)
Frame Material Reynolds 520 Double-Butted Chromoly Steel
MSRP $530-$600 USD (stock configuration)
Weight Approximately 9.2-9.9 kg (20-22 lbs)
Origin Japanese Heritage Brand (Est. 1899)
Gear Ratio 46T x 16T (78 gear inches)
Custom Upgrade Aerospoke 5-Spoke Carbon Composite Front Wheel
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1988 Fuji Ace: Complete Guide to the Classic Japanese Road Bike

Quick Facts: 1988 Fuji Ace at a Glance

1988 fuji ace
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  • Manufacturer: Nichibei Fuji Cycle Company (Japan)Japanese Steel classic bicycle design from Japan
  • Production Year: 1988
  • Frame Material: Ishiwata Feather Si35 triple-butted chromoly steel
  • Original MSRP: $400-$450 USD (1988)
  • Current Collector Value: $300-$800 USD depending on condition
  • Groupset: SunTour Blaze Accushift PLUS 7-speed
  • Weight: Approximately 24-25 lbs (10.9-11.3 kg)
  • Country of Origin: Japan (later models Taiwan)
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Japanese Road Bikes

Lexus NXB Concept Bike: Automotive Engineering Meets Cycling

When Concept Bike Design Transforms Cycling Innovation

Lexus concept bike
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The Lexus NXB concept bike represents a technicalJapanese Steel classic bicycle design from Japan achievement in bicycle engineering. This collaboration between automotive and cycling technology debuted at the Tokyo Motor Show alongside the LF-NX Turbo concept. The NXB demonstrates how carbon fiber manufacturing from supercar production translates to two-wheeled performance. Consequently, this mountain bike concept showcases the same carbon fiber loom technology used in the Lexus LFA supercar, creating a rigid yet lightweight frame structure.