Every year, I go for a mountain ride that I call my "New Year's Ride," and I made it out again this year!
It was warmer than usual, and despite the snow at the end of last year, there was almost nothing left, but I still went out with Makoto-paisen leading the way. It’s been a while since I’ve ridden behind him, and damn, he just glides along, doesn't he? I’d look up and find myself left behind, but I managed to pick up a few tricks from him (haha).
Early in the New Year, I was able to get away from the daily grind and enjoy some mountain biking.
But setting that aside,
the special bike I introduced as my first post of the New Year—actually, we had one more available!
Cielo “MTB” size:S New Year’s Special Price ¥298,000SOLD OUT!!
It’s a Cielo MTB!
I'm sure some of you who have seen us riding in the mountains lately have been curious about it. Although this was a demo bike, the price is unheard of.
Since it's an early model, it features an Inset 1 headset and sliding dropouts, making it compatible with both single and multi-speed setups.
And the highlight is the wheels! It’s got Chris King ISO hubs, but the rear is a Single Speed Hub! Plus, it comes with White Industries cranks. It’s a bike built for pure, uncomplicated fun!
Please understand that this was used as both a display and a demo bike, so it does have some scratches. (Though, to be fair, you’d end up with scratches anyway once you actually take it out for a ride, so I don't think it’s anything to worry about.)
Please come by and take a look. It’s first-come, first-served!
| Frame | Cielo By Chris King | Mountain Bike size:S |
| Fork | FOX | 32 FLOAT 29 – 100mm FIT CTD with Trail Adjust – |
| HeadSet | ChrisKing | Inset1 – Blue – |
| Crank | White Industries | ENO with 32T Bashguard ring |
| Rims | DT-Swiss | TK540 |
| HUBS | ChrisKing | ISO Single Speed Hub with 18T cog |
| Spokes | DT | Champion – Silver – |
| Tires | Schwalbe | Little Albert – 28×2.1 – |
| Handle | Sim Works | Little Nick |
| Stem | SimWorks | Rhonda |
| Saddle | Brooks | B17 Standard |
| SeatPost | Thomson | Elite |
| Brake | Shimano | XT M780 |
NEW YEAR SALE only has two days left!
Like it or not, it’s down to the final two days. We’re looking forward to seeing you!