Good news for those who feel black parts are a bit underwhelming or who want to color-match with other anodized components.
While talking about how we were looking for some nice colorful parts, Nishipa Kimura showed me this Atelier Medium chainring and asked, "I just found this recently, don't you think it's great?"
I reached out to them right away, and after receiving such a kind response—"Circles! I know you! It would be an honor to do business with you!"—we picked out the products that really caught our eye and brought them in.
What we've brought in this time are narrow-wide chainrings, chainring bolts to attach them to your cranks, and crank caps.
MEDIUM Narrow Wide Chainring
¥9,900
Color: Orange, Purple, Green, Blue, Red
BCD110, 5bolt / 36T
This is a standard narrow-wide chainring. Since each tooth is configured as either narrow or wide, it meshes tightly with the chain, helping to prevent dropped chains when running a 1x drivetrain.
It is currently only available in BCD110, 36T, but I think that's plenty for anything other than racing or hardcore riding.
MEDIUM Chainring Bolts Set
Color: Blue, Green, Purple, Gold, Red, Black, Silver
Bolt: φM8×0.75
It's effective to match these with small details like your headset, handlebar ends, or seat clamp. Matching them with your down tube logo color can also be a nice touch.
MEDIUM Alloy Cup Crank Bolts Set
Color: Blue, Green, Purple, Gold, Red, Black, Silver
Bolt: M8 (crank bolt), M10 (crank cap)
This is a set of crank bolts and caps that fit square-taper cranks. Matching these with other parts of your bike makes for a cool assembly. Of course, using them as a splash of color is also a great option. They aren't overly flashy, but they provide a nice accent.
The fact that they include the crank bolts is a thoughtful touch!
These are great for new bikes, of course, but also perfect for restoring your dad's old bicycle gathering dust at home or for customizing a bike you want to add some personality to. They have also arrived at our sister store, Culture Club, so please check them out if you visit the rental pit.
They are all great parts, so we look forward to your orders through our web shop or in-store!
