CIRCLES BOOK Japanease Steel Classic Bicycle Design from Japan

Circles BooksSKU: CB-005

Description

The First Hardcover Book to Chronicle the Golden Age of Japanese Bicycle Design


Japanese bicycles have long reigned at the forefront of competitive and recreational cycling, from top-class racing bikes to collectible custom fixed-gear frames. This book presents the most prolific and famous periods of Japanese bicycle design from the 1950s through the 1980s, accompanied by fascinating illustrations.

From the silhouettes of major manufacturers such as Fuji, Panasonic, and Bridgestone, to the artisanal frames of Sansen Katsu and Nagasawa, Japanese bicycle design dominated the world of the wheel and produced machines that are still much respected today. With photographs of fully restored bikes commissioned from experts and supplemented with crafts and ephemera, from technical manuals to photos of the legendary Keirin circuit, this book should be a must-have for anyone interested in cycling and Japanese design.

The book's author, William Bevington, holds the title of information and product development designer, but is also an avid collector of Japanese bicycles and cycling ephemera, and a complete guru (geek) on the iconic Japanese brand Fuji.

  1. We ship within 1-2 business days after receiving your order (payment). (Basically, orders placed before 12:00 p.m. are shipped the same day.)
  2. Messenger delivery is available within Nagoya City only.
  3. We ship every day from Monday to Sunday, except on temporary holidays.
  4. Available delivery areas: All over Japan and the world.
  5. Please note that delivery may be delayed due to credit card processing status. If you would like to specify the delivery date and time, please fill in your request in the additional information in the shopping cart.
  6. The product will be shipped from Circles.
  7. Please contact the shipping company in case of damage or loss during shipping.

Regarding the delivery of complete bikes

  • Please note that a separate shipping fee of 9,900 yen (tax included) will be charged for shipping complete bikes. (However, an additional fee will be charged for delivery to Okinawa and remote islands.)
  • After receiving your order, we will do a final check and ship complete bikes, but it may take 1-2 weeks. Please understand.
  • We will send the bike with some parts removed for packing. We strongly recommend that you have your bicycle assembled at your nearest bicycle store.
  • We will inform you of the delivery date and other details by e-mail.
  • We apologize for any sales discrepancies at the store.

Regarding the delivery of frame sets

  • Nationwide flat-rate shipping: 5,500 yen (tax included) (However, an additional fee will be charged for delivery to Okinawa and remote islands.)
  • We will inform you of the delivery date and other details by e-mail.
  • We will provide the pre-treatment of facing and tapping for the frame sets purchased at our store as a service. We will inform you separately after purchase.
  • We can also install a headset and BB for a fee, so please feel free to contact us.

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