“What is the bicycle that comes in and out of Circles the most?”
While various bicycles come through our doors every day for assembly, repairs, and the like, the answer isn’t Surly or Kona—it’s none other than the “mamachari.”
Because it’s a bicycle used every day, we want you to be able to ride it with peace of mind, and if possible, enjoy it for as long as you can. That is why we have continued to offer mamachari repairs since the day we opened.
We have repaired countless bicycles you see around town: the mamachari an elderly woman has likely been riding for years, or the utility bike an elderly man is still using today. They show no signs of giving up. Perhaps that used to be the norm, but with the changing times, the streets are now flooded with all sorts of mamachari of varying quality.
We aren't here to criticize them, but we believe that because these are tools used every day, this city would be a richer place if more people found real value in them. That is why we would like to present our own take on the "mamachari."
We take domestic frames and—if we may say so ourselves—have them powder-coated by Kyutai Paint. Of course, we consider color to be a crucial element, so we’ve painted them in shades we can confidently recommend, unshackled by the preconceived notions of what a mamachari should be. We are also fastidious about every part that goes into the bike; each one is assembled with soul here at Circles before it hits our shop floor. Equipped with a simple WALD basket and a double-leg kickstand, we believe this will be the best tool for your daily life—whether for commuting to work or school, or running errands around town. We also offer options based on the rider's needs, such as mudguards (which we’ve also had painted in lovely colors to match the frames) for comfortable riding on rainy days, and lights so you can ride with peace of mind even if you’re home late.
We hope this bike helps you lead a vigorous and fulfilling life, day after day, just like pedaling your bike.
Circles believes in the mamachari.