"Building a bike from scratch." You might think it sounds difficult at first glance.
But wait—hear me out.
As long as you clear certain rules, there is freedom to be found.
That’s right, bicycles are freedom.
And so, I’ve built this one.
First, what catches the eye is this wild, water-buffalo-horn-style handlebar, paired with bar-end shifters.
An interesting aspect of this handlebar is how much you can change your riding position depending on where you grip it.
You can hold it near the curves for an aggressive, forward-leaning posture, or grab the back sections for a relaxed, cruising position.
The tires are the much-talked-about SimWorks by Panaracer THE HOMAGE.
"It's not 'Homage' (with a hard G), it's 'Omage' (French pronunciation)," is a phrase I don't know how many times I've heard in the last six months.
On-road or off-road, these tires do it all.
We've installed the number-one tire choice among our staff bikes.
The hubs are Shimano and the rims are WTB.
No mistakes. No problems.
By the way, a complete Straggler bike costs ¥235,000 (tax excluded).
As I said at the beginning, "building a bike from scratch" can actually sometimes be more affordable than buying a complete bike.
You add or subtract parts based on how you plan to use it, sprinkle in a bit of our own spice, and—hey, presto!
Are high-end ingredients the only things that taste good?
That’s not it; whatever you personally find delicious is what’s truly good. Whether it's food or a bike.
Add front and rear carriers for camping tours, or go for a bike-packing style with saddlebags and frame bags.
Maybe even attach a WALD basket for a cool urban style!
I just can't stop daydreaming about it.
Please, do come by the shop and see it for yourself.
We're looking forward to seeing you!!