Hello! I’m Ishikawa from Circles Tokyo.
Many of our customers started a new chapter in life this April.
Starting their first jobs, changing departments, relocating, sending their children to nursery or school…
Now that it’s May, things may finally be settling down, and many of you may have enjoyed a relaxing Golden Week holiday.
When your surroundings change, you often need a lot of new things.
A bicycle is one of them.
This time, we’d like to introduce a bike recently delivered to an owner starting a new chapter in life. With just a few custom touches, it reflects their personality!
【KONA COCO】
KONA is a bicycle manufacturer based in Ferndale, Washington, USA, and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
With models covering a wide range, from urban bikes to MTBs, it’s a brand with a devoted following that meets the needs of its riders.
They offer a lineup of bikes that can make you discover just how fun cycling is.
The owners are a couple who work in the fashion industry.
With their child starting nursery, they were looking for a stylish bike for drop-offs and pickups that could also be ridden around town, and chose the KONA COCO.
Their top priority was safety.
Since they wanted to share the bike, its mixte frame makes it easy and safe for women to get on and off, too.
No worries about riding in a skirt!
The mixte frame is easy to mount and dismount, and its look strikes a nice balance: not too sporty, with just the right touch of classic style. It’s perfect for casual rides around town.
And there are more bumps in the road around town than you might expect.
If you’re not used to riding a bike, they can be pretty scary. You might even come across a sudden gravel path.
That’s why the COCO comes standard with 650B x 47 mm tires, which handle bumps and rough roads with ease and stability!
They also help cushion the ride for your child.
And if you’re riding every day for drop-offs and pickups, you’re bound to ride in the rain sometimes. That’s when the standard fenders really come in handy!
Keep your favorite clothes clean, too.
The couple, who work in fashion, felt the complete bike needed a little something extra. They wanted to make it their own, so they customized a few parts!
The ability to customize parts is another great thing about the KONA COCO.
The grips are ERGON cork grips, combining comfort with a laid-back look. These are my favorite grips, too. Even after a long ride, my palms don’t hurt at all.
Along with the comfortable grips, the relaxed handlebars open up your field of view, making it easier to keep an eye on your surroundings as you ride!
The saddle is a limited-edition BROOKS Cambium C17 in Bronze Orange.
With its classic look that isn’t too sporty and its maintenance-free design that can handle rain, it’s ready for everyday use.
The tan sidewalls of the tires, cork grips, and beautifully nuanced saddle color all work together to give the bike a wonderfully cohesive look.
The child seat is a Thule Yepp 2 Maxi.
It’s a great seat that can be removed with just one touch!
While this bike is meant for taking their child to and from nursery,
it’s great that it can also be used as a commuter bike once their child has grown and the seat is no longer needed.
Choosing the KONA COCO, with specs more than up to the task of commuting, was a great call!
And we can’t forget the basket.
They chose the WALD Multi Fit Front Basket 137.
It’s indispensable for everyday shopping and little picnics.
The KONA COCO has mounting eyelets on the fork, so installing a basket is a breeze.
They chose SIMWORKS BUBBLY pedals.
They have one of the largest platforms in the MKS pedal lineup.
The BUBBLY pedal keeps your feet comfortably planted in all kinds of conditions, making it easy to pedal!
You’ll be able to get a solid foothold even during the morning rush.
The time you get to spend riding with your child is limited.
Treasure these precious moments and enjoy many happy rides together!
Even with a complete bike, changing just a few parts can give it so much personality.
If you’d like to change the look or feel of your current bike, please come talk to us!
Circles Tokyo also carries commuter bikes like the one we introduced today.
A perfect new companion for your new chapter in life!