It's a complete bike, but it's not finished. The narifuri CF02 is a bicycle with a slightly unusual position like that.

With an elevated chainstay and sliding dropouts, its design emphasizes "how you'll live with it in the future" rather than "how you ride it now."

Though it's a complete bike, it's built with the premise of being developed over time.

Then, in February 2026, the manufacturer's suggested retail price was revised. From 132,000 yen (tax included) to 88,000 yen (tax included).
The frame philosophy and structure remain the same, but the price has settled into a more realistic position.

With this level of freedom, for around 80,000 yen, the CF02 is now a bike that looks different than before.

narifuri/charifuri CF02

【Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price】￥88,000 (tax included)
【Colors (4 total)】Black, Light Gray, Desert, Olive
【Sizes (approximate height range)】XS (154-164cm), S (158-168cm), M (164-174cm), L (172-182cm)

The CF02: A New Perspective After Price Revision

The CF02 was never a complete bike chosen for its straightforward pricing.

It employs structures rarely seen in mass-produced models, such as an elevated chainstay and sliding dropouts, and is designed with future customization in mind, even as a complete bike. Given its origins, it is a model that is, in fact, more costly to manufacture.

However, the manufacturer's suggested retail price for the CF02 was revised in February 2026.
From 132,000 yen (tax included) to 88,000 yen (tax included).
Nevertheless, there have been no changes to the frame design, structure, or philosophy.

The elevated chainstay and sliding dropouts remain, and the expandability for single-speed, internal gearing, and belt drives is also unchanged.

The CF02 is not a model whose specifications have been simplified to reduce the price; rather, it is a bike where only the price has been adjusted to a realistic level, without changing its value as a bicycle. This price revision has transformed the CF02 from an option appealing only to those who prefer unique bikes into an accessible choice for anyone who wants to use one bike for a long time and adapt their riding style over time.

Starting as a city bike, then gradually customizing it to suit your style. The CF02 is a complete bike that makes you want to think about "how you'll live with it in the future" rather than "how you ride it now."

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The Concept of a Complete Bike That Doesn't Dictate "How to Ride It"

The essence of the CF02 isn't found in its spec sheet. What this bike values most is the idea of "being a complete bike that doesn't dictate its final form."

Many complete sport bikes are designed with pre-determined uses and riding styles in mind.
For city riding, for touring, for sports.

Accordingly, the component configuration and frame design are fixed, providing a "correct answer" for how to ride it.

On the other hand, the CF02 doesn't offer a ready-made answer. Structures like the elevated chainstay and sliding dropouts exist not for visual impact, but to avoid limiting future options.

Compatibility with single-speed, internal gearing, and belt drive. The flexibility to lean towards road or MTB styles.

These all stem from a design philosophy that says, "you don't have to decide now." Even in its stock form, it's perfectly comfortable for city riding. But for the CF02, that's not the end goal.

After riding for a while, try changing the handlebars. Change tire sizes to expand your riding terrain. The frame leaves room to naturally accommodate such changes.

For those who are starting to feel a bit bored with their cross bike.
For those who feel uncomfortable buying a "finished product" from the start.
For those who want to have a long-term relationship with one bicycle.

The CF02 is a complete bike that makes you want to think about "how you'll live with it in the future" rather than "how you ride it now."

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Structural and Spec Backing to Accommodate Flexible Riding Styles

The CF02's philosophy of "not dictating how you ride" is more than just words. This philosophy is supported by a combination of frame structure and realistic specifications.

The asymmetrical elevated chainstay and sliding dropout structure are emblematic of this.

The chainstay design, which avoids interference with the chain line, smoothly accommodates future options such as single-speed conversion, internal gearing, and belt drives.

Furthermore, the sliding dropouts allow for adjustment of the rear center, offering the flexibility characteristic of the CF02 to alter its riding characteristics to suit various uses.

For components, it features SHIMANO CUES (1x10 speed), chosen for durability and ease of use. The gear range, not excessively ambitious, is configured for daily use and long-term riding, making it a very practical base for customization.

Meanwhile, the CF02's frame is designed to accommodate multi-chainring setups, allowing for future customization such as converting to a double chainring up front.

The hydraulic disc brakes and 700x40C tires can also be seen as choices to comfortably handle everything from paved roads to somewhat rough terrain.

Furthermore, it is equipped with various braze-ons for compatibility with carriers, fenders, and center stands. This flexibility means that its use is not limited to city riding, commuting, or touring; the option to "add as needed" is built in from the start.

The specifications of the CF02 are not meant to boast about its perfection. They serve as a quiet foundation to accommodate future changes. That's why the longer you spend with the CF02, the more its quality truly shines through.

※Custom examples of the CF02 (leaning towards OLD MTB / 650B conversion, etc.) are introduced in past articles.
If you're curious about how much it can be customized, please refer to them.

▶CF02 Past Articles Here

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Summary | The CF02 is Ideal for These Riders

The CF02 is not a bicycle that boasts about its perfection as a complete bike.
Rather, it's a foundation provided for you to consider "how to enjoy it from here on."

For example, for someone who's been riding a cross bike for a while and started to feel a bit unsatisfied.
If you want to change your riding style but feel unsure of the next step, the CF02's flexibility should be just right.

Or, for those who prefer to customize their bike as they use it, rather than buying a finished product from the start.
Changing handlebars or tires, gradually adjusting its direction to suit different uses.
The CF02 has a frame that can accommodate such changes by design.

And for those who want to have a long-term relationship with one bicycle.
For those who want to consider not only their current use but also changes in their lifestyle several years down the line, the CF02 might be described as a "complete bike you don't need to choose again."

With the price revised, the CF02 has become a more realistic option.

However, the value of this bicycle is not in its low price itself, but in the freedom it offers to not dictate how it should be used.

More than how you ride it now, it's about how you'll live with it in the future. The CF02 is a bike you'll want to choose with that perspective in mind.

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