{"product_id":"tomii-cycles-pop-up-handmade-brass-bar-end","title":"TOMII CYCLES Handmade Brass Bar End Plug Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTOMII CYCLES\u003c\/strong\u003e is a custom frame builder in Austin, Texas. Nao Tomii, a.k.a. Nao the builder, has a unique career, having studied fine art in the U.S., worked in sculpture and three-dimensional art in Boston, Massachusetts, and then started building frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bicycles he creates have a delicate, nostalgic feel like Indian jewelry, yet are fused with cutting-edge imagery, and the bikes he creates with the motto of making bicycles that are fun to ride have a unique presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the past few years, as well as custom-ordered frames, we have been focusing on the production of beautiful parts such as brass top caps, spacers, and bells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven these brass bar end caps are individually engraved by Nao's hand, and no two are alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll parts are patinaed (chemically changed in color) and then waxed, allowing the brass to age and change over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the detail work on the frames he creates, the result is beautiful, almost like Indian jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item would make a great addition to your own bike, or as a gift for a loved one or riding companion.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e[SPEC].\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: brass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComments from Nao about the care of the brass parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAs for the maintenance of brass parts, all parts have been patinaed (chemical color change) and then waxed. (Because the texture is not good if lacquer or clear coat is applied.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSo the color will change over time (even the grease from your hands will weather it). That is one of the interesting things about brass, but if you wax it regularly (especially after touching it with your hands) or wipe it with a soft cloth, the original patina will last longer. (It's like a jewelry store.) Wax is fine for cars, wood flooring, whatever.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOMII CYCLES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47833263964334,"sku":"TC-HBE-A","price":63800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2085\/3661\/files\/15CIrcles-TomiiCycle-BarendPlug.jpg?v=1780647720","url":"https:\/\/shop.circles-jp.com\/en\/products\/tomii-cycles-pop-up-handmade-brass-bar-end","provider":"Circles｜サークルズ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}