Preparing for spring.

Whether you've been riding on a trainer at home,

hibernating without riding at all,

spending your time in the snowy mountains on an MTB,

or participating in cyclocross races,

I'm sure everyone has spent their winter in different ways.

Cielo Sportif Racer SE   ¥283,500

Global supply shortages continue to persist.

However, we have received a small shipment of the

Cielo Sportif Racer SE,

which uses "Stainless Tubing."

Cr-mo Front Fork

“King made” Stainless Fork end 

Cielo has a signature model called the “Sportif.”

The Sportif Racer is based on that, but with shorter chainstays

to provide better responsiveness.

The head tube is also set lower,

so unlike other models,

it is finished as a bike capable of handling

racing, training, and more.

As for the ride quality,

because stainless steel is stiffer and stronger than standard steel,

pedaling feels more direct.

Being stiffer and stronger, the tubing can be made thinner,

making it lighter than standard steel—not quite half the weight, but noticeably lighter.

And above all, stainless steel is rust-proof (or highly rust-resistant).

It isn't painted, and that dull, characteristic luster of stainless steel

is something us guys find irresistible.

(It's hard to tell in the photos, but the Cielo logo has a polished finish.)

Compared to other models,

this is a more competitive frame.

How about using hand-built wheels for your daily rides,

and swapping to pre-built racing wheels for events?

Now in stock  size: 520, 530, 550mm (C-C)  Black

                     size: 550mm (C-C)  Orange

Cielo is handmade, yet ready-made.

To be honest, other renowned frame builders couldn't hit this price point.

Chris King is a company, not a custom shop.

However, King has the ability to incorporate high-level craftsmanship

that an individual frame builder cannot, and pass that on in the price,

while a custom frame builder is there to fulfill individual user requests.

NAHBS is happening soon.

All of us here at Circles are going to NAHBS this year.

(*We will be closed during that time. Further details to follow.)

For most of us, this is our first NAHBS.

We hope to soak in as much as we can,

speak with the makers, and see things firsthand

so we can reflect that experience back into Circles.

Looking forward to the new season,

Ride with Cielo 

==SAL==