The things you use every day are the things that share the most time with you in your life.
That is precisely why you should choose them carefully; they are the things that will surely enrich your daily life.
At Circles, we handle a great many handmade bikes. Each one is a one-of-a-kind machine, with blueprints drawn for the owner to cater to their physique and preferred ride quality. However, many of these are also high-hobby models meant for enjoying weekend rides or racing.
But what if you used a bicycle as your daily means of transport—for commuting, shopping, or meeting friends for a meal?
By making that bike a custom order tailored perfectly to you, the scenery of your daily life should become much more vibrant. "Truly great things, in the heart of the everyday."
The bike we are introducing today is one that keeps company with just such a lifestyle: a SYCIP BIKES Java Girl that came into our pit for an O.H. (overhaul).
SYCIP BIKES Java Girl
SYCIP BIKES is a custom brand based in Santa Rosa, USA, helmed by builder Jeremy Sycip. Each frame is crafted one by one for a diverse range of cyclists, from racers to messengers.
This Java Girl is a commuter model designed for daily use.
Designed with women in mind, it features two slender top tubes that extend diagonally from the head tube to the rear axle. It is a traditional yet functional style that makes it easy to get on and off, even while wearing a skirt.
The brand's iconic segmented seat stays are also present. The unicrown fork gives the entire bike a soft impression.
It is also equipped with frame-matching fenders, a kickstand, and a chain guard. These features allow it to naturally blend into any daily routine, regardless of the weather or what you are wearing.
We delivered this bike about 10 years ago, but because the owner has kept up with daily maintenance and ridden it with such care, we didn't need to do much in terms of replacing parts.
We hope they continue to ride it for another 10 or 20 years to come.
A bike that colors your daily commute with your own personal style. I truly hope to see more scenes where bikes like this are a common sight on city streets.
