We have just received a large shipment from BASSI, the in-house brand of the Canadian bike shop C&L Cycles, which we introduced in a recent BIKE of the WEEK feature!
Hog’s Back
First and foremost, the Hog’s Back, which is becoming a staple for BASSI here at Circles, is back in stock.
It is a versatile all-rounder that can be easily tailored to the rider's vision—whether as a commuter, a randonneur, a tourer, or even an ATB build.
We haven’t been able to show you everything yet, but we’ve picked out a few build examples. Looking at them again like this, it’s amazing to see how each owner has created such a distinct bike, which really speaks to how deep and capable this frame is.
With this shipment, we are now fully stocked across all colors and sizes that were previously sold out. Please note that, for our part, there has been a slight price adjustment effective from this batch.
BASSI BIKES Hog’s Back
Colors: Cool Ade, Pink, Loch Ness
Sizes: S (47cm), M (51cm), L (54cm)
Price: 157,300 JPY (tax included)
Rachel
In addition to the Hog’s Back, we have also received the Monet colorway of the Rachel mixte/step-through bike, which was not available in our previous shipment.
It is truly a "just right" mixte frame. It looks great with a front rack and basket, or even fitted with fenders. We would love to see someone ride this frame in style, so if you are interested, please feel free to consult with us about an assembly!
BASSI BIKES Rachel Frameset
Colors: Fondue, Monet
Sizes: S (47cm), M (51cm)
Price: 137,500 JPY (tax included)
Original Handle Bars
Along with the frames, we have also received a small number of original BASSI handlebars.
BASSI BIKES Bobby Bar
Width: 780mm
Clamp Diameter: 31.8mm
Bar Diameter: 22.2mm
Rise: 25mm
Backsweep: 30°
Price: 9,350 JPY (tax included)
The Bobby Bar, designed by Roberto, is the best of both worlds—it’s agile enough for shredding singletrack, but perfect for relaxed cruising. The wide clamping area is a great feature for adventure riders, giving you plenty of space to strap on the gear you need.
BASSI BIKES French Handlebar Papy
Width: 460mm
Clamp Diameter: 25.4mm
Bar Diameter: 22.2mm
Grip Length: 155mm
Backsweep: 95°
Price: 4,950 JPY (tax included)
On the other hand, the Papy bar is inspired by the classic French handlebar shapes from the 1950s, reminiscent of the illustrations by Daniel Rebour.
The shape isn't too wide and pulls back nicely towards the rider, making it a perfect match for the aforementioned Rachel frame.
Operating C&L, the home base of BASSI, they support the belief that bicycles are the best tool for enriching our lives. Their philosophy of creating gear that is as durable and long-lasting as possible, while offering the versatility to be built up according to the rider's imagination, is something we deeply resonate with as a bike shop ourselves. That is exactly why we wanted to carry their bikes.
We are re-sharing the interview blog we conducted when Julian and Roberto from BASSI visited us this past spring, so please give it a read and get to know more about BASSI.
