Long time no see.
How have you been during these days when the pace of the world seems so fast, and I feel like various movements are becoming more energetic and active?
We had some happy news early in the new year: our little kid won the C3 category at the SSCX in Kansai. Somewhere else, a mountain play competition is being steadily prepared for people who don't want to think too hard about things (is that just me?), and next month, a perverted battle of bike idiots will be held in Lance's hometown.
Everything seems like a lot of fun, and I hope it all goes well.
As for me, I am doing well, even though I'm covered in thinner every day.
I believe in the smiles that bring everyone joy.
Yes.
The Hunter CX frames we recently transported have almost sold out, with only one left.
That last one finished its final touches yesterday and is available in the shop starting today.
Hunter Cycles
CX Frame Set (Fork : AlphaQ)
￥210,000
CX Frame Only
￥189,000
Size sheet
A small workshop called Hunter Cycles is located at the top of a mountain on the outskirts of a small town called Santa Cruz in Northern California.
A quiet, tall man named Rick Hunter produces about 80 frames a year all by himself, struggling every day covered in sparks, scrap metal, and dust to satisfy the desires of bike freaks in San Francisco and the surrounding area.
Among his works, the model with the most orders is the CX frame I introduced this time, and you can see many riders racing on Hunters at local races.
(In fact, CX races of various sizes are held in the Bay Area almost every week.)
(Team bike for Abe)
He is a rare frame builder who combines guts and a pleasant sense of ease, having spent 17 years building all kinds of bicycle frames, primarily focusing on the production of utility & fun tools, characterized by unique rear stay shapes.
(Rick’s “Long” Tour Bike for last year)
Of course, it is also possible to make a one-of-a-kind bike just for you with a custom order.
(We will conduct an interview regarding body measurements, usage, and preferences.)
While custom frames are often perceived as expensive, more and more customers are switching from mass-produced bikes or building them smartly by making effective use of parts they already own. And since it captures the characteristics of steel frames—which are easy to manufacture—it is truly a very fun thing to create and build your own unique bike.
Please come to the shop, see the actual product, and consult with us about all sorts of things.
Because talking about bicycles is more fun than anything else.
And as Chairman Kogami says, there is nothing wrong with satisfying your desires.
Please, go ahead and reveal those desires.
kyutai