It looks like the cherry blossoms around Nagoya are expected to bloom around March 30th–31st this month.
I'm sure many of you have plans for hanami (cherry blossom viewing).
It's a once-a-year treat, so it’s always nice to enjoy a drink or two in a pleasant atmosphere.
And, of course, we’ll want to go for a hanami ride, won't we?
This year, I’m planning on a slow and relaxing ride while gazing at the cherry blossoms.
It’s not necessarily because of the cherry blossoms,
but for those of you considering purchasing a Cielo,
I’d like to introduce the 2012 Cielo lineup.
Sportif Classic
“Cielo” Logo on Crown shoulder
This Sportif Classic was on display at the recent NAHBS.
Starting this year, as shown in the photo, it features the “Cielo” logo.
Also, what I was glad to be able to confirm in person is this color,
the Cielo Blue. The previous Blue was great too, but the
show model on display was equipped with fenders from the
world-renowned Japanese brand "Honjo Koken,"
color-matched to the frame.
Sportif Racer
” La Cumbre Peak ” engraved brass head badge.
Cross Classic
Now that the CX Racer is officially on sale,
couldn't it also be a great idea to build up this Cross Classic
in a style like this?
I’ve previously introduced a Cielo build using my personal bike.
Please take a look at that as a reference as well.
Cross Racer
This Cross Racer truly stood out
at this year's NAHBS.
It has been updated to the Inset 7 headset,
and beyond just the aesthetics,
the upper is 1-1/8 and the lower is 1.5, which has further increased its rigidity.
This year, when purchasing a frame,
・You can choose whether or not you need the ENVE Carbon Fork.
・If ordering the Special Paint shown in the photo, it is sold as a set automatically.
So, if you already happen to have a fork, you are welcome to use that as well.
Lastly,
Mountain Bike 29er
Finally, there is this 29er mountain bike.
The dropouts have been changed to the Paragon Machine Works swinger style shown in the photo, making it more practical and stylish.
The seat bridge is also a new model made by King.
And a point worthy of note is that
you can now choose the head tube standard at the time of purchase.
With the rise of tapered tubes in recent years,
many of you likely own various front forks.
Cielo now allows you to choose between Inset 1 (1-1/8) and Inset 7 (1-1/8, 1.5)
to match the fork you currently own.
This has been a long post, but
finally, please be aware that Cielo prices will increase starting in April.
The reason is the recent depreciation of the yen and rising material costs due to the surge in oil prices in the United States.
We have frames in colors not currently in the lineup
in stock at our store.
If you are considering a purchase,
we have demo bikes available, and you can even see the actual bike I use every day.
There is not much left of March,
but please come by and take a look.
==SAL==