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KENPORO'S BIKE

“The early bird catches the worm.”
Waking up a little earlier than usual to grab breakfast, then hopping on your bike to head to work or off for a ride—that’s a wonderful thing. Early Birds teaches us that making a little time for yourself in the morning can set the tone for a great day.
Having frequented the shop as a customer while feeling exactly that, before I knew it, I was standing behind the counter as a staff member.

The classic Breakfast Plate’s appeal lies in its simple, enduring deliciousness. The photo shows the 1-Egg Plate.
Since you can choose how your eggs are cooked, as well as your choice of bread and meat, you can customize your meal to suit your mood or physical condition that day. After a ride, you’ll occasionally see cyclists polish off the 3-Egg Plate, the heartiest option on the menu.

Whether it’s as a morning meeting spot before a ride or a place to catch your breath before heading to work, I’d be happy if you could feel even a little bit of the joy of spending your morning meaningfully at our shop.
About a month into working here, with my heart constantly drawn to the many bicycles visible through the shop’s glass, and with the Nobeyama CX race approaching, I told staff member Makoto that I wanted a bike that could handle everything—dirt, rainy days, and long rides. Without hesitation, he recommended this Cielo CX Classic. I had fenders installed so I could ride powerfully even in the rain, and had it custom painted in the Purple Edition "sphere" colorway. I’ve taken them off for now since I do a lot of train-inclusive bike travel (rinko), but the bike looked pretty cool with them on.
Since the day I took delivery was also my birthday, it became the best birthday present I’ve ever given myself. Needless to say, from now on, I’ll be taking a birthday ride with this bike every year.

I will never forget my first ride on the Cielo with staff member JUS. I’m sure this partner of mine will continue to carry me far on the rides I take with my friends from here on out.

-BIKE SPECS-
Frame Cielo by ChrisKing Classic CX Purple Edition – 54cm –
Component CAMPY CENTAUR & VELOCE MIX
HeadSet ChrisKing NTS 11/8 – Purple SV –
Rims Velocity A23 – Black –
Hubs ChrisKing R45 – Purple –
Spokes DT Champion – Silver –
Tires CONTINENTAL TourRide – 700x32c –
Handle SimWorks WildHoney – 430mm –
Stem SimWorks ForRHONDA – 100mm –
Saddle BROOKS B17 – Black –
SeatPost SimWorks BeatnikPost – Black –