Today, I’d like to introduce you to the new layout here at Circles.
First, the first floor. Its concept is "grocery."
We’ve stocked it with all the bits and pieces you need for your daily cycling life.
We now have space for things we couldn't display before, like Xtracycle Radish and Burley bikes, and the full range of Surly frames. Of course, we also have parts and apparel for serious Sunday races and local events where friends gather.
There is one more space on the first floor.
It’s our pit space.
Working on your own bike is a lot of fun, but it’s perfect for those who can't do it at home because they might get in trouble, lack the specialized tools, or are just a bit unsure how to go about it.
Whether you want to quickly change your tires after work, do a full grease-up on a Sunday, or take your time building up a bike from scratch, our staff is here to offer advice and check your work—you can think of it like a little workshop.
What you can do:
Replace various parts like handlebars and tires
Wheel building
Pressing in headsets
And much more.
You can do almost anything here, aside from welding or painting.
We also have a vending machine and a rest area.
The annual membership fee of 12,000 yen is a bargain when you think of it as just 1,000 yen a month!
Of course, if you don't want to do the work yourself, we handle repairs and maintenance on all kinds of bikes, from city commuters to high-spec machines.
And then there’s the second floor, which has a "tailor" concept.
About twenty years ago, almost every town in Japan had a shopping district with a local bike shop and a tailor’s shop. They say that in America, there’s a frame builder in almost every town just like that.
We focus on custom frame orders from these local American builders, along with all sorts of items that convey the joy of craftsmanship.
We also carry apparel you could wear straight to a dance hall, and many other things to stimulate your senses and lifestyle.
We even have mudguards you’ve never seen before.
Circles has grown larger, but we’re still the same as ever—things are a bit cluttered, people are always milling about, and we’re doing the same old thing, so please feel free to come by and hang out like always.
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