Our staff are bike advisors
There are many things that are difficult to understand with information from the Internet alone. Our main job as "advisors" is to explain the performance and functions of bicycles and to guide you through bicycles not on display. Please feel free to ask any questions, no matter how small!
Choose by use and functionality
There are various types of sports bicycles, such as cross bikes, road bikes, and gravel road bikes. And each has distinct differences in characteristics. While personal preference in appearance is important, it is also crucial to choose based on an understanding of their intended use and functionality. If you're unsure how to choose, our staff will be happy to explain it to you in an easy-to-understand way!
A lineup carefully selected by our cycling staff
Unfortunately, there are countless bicycles out there that look good but lack in performance and functionality. At our shop, our staff, as sports bicycle users, select and sell items that offer a good balance of "performance/functionality," "price," and "appearance."
Easily customize your bike to make it your own
A bicycle is completed by assembling various parts such as tires, handlebars, and saddles around the frame. Replacing each part is surprisingly easy in terms of both "budget" and "work." It would be a shame to give up on a great bicycle you've found just because you like the frame but not the parts. Let's customize it more and more to create your favorite ride!
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What is a Road Bike?
| Advantages |
- Mainly uses thin 25mm tires, allowing for fast riding on paved roads.
- Lightweight construction makes for easy starting and climbing.
- Equipped with drop handlebars that offer various grip positions, enabling a wider range of muscle usage and reducing fatigue. It also allows for a deeper forward-leaning posture, reducing air resistance and enabling high power transfer.
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| Disadvantages |
- Due to thin tires, weaker on rough terrain than thicker tires, and higher risk of punctures over bumps.
- Deeper forward-leaning posture tends to narrow the field of vision and requires core strength.
- More difficult to operate handlebars/brakes compared to flat handlebars.
- Fewer affordable options.
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What is a Mountain Bike (MTB)?
| Advantages |
- Mainly uses thick tires around 53mm, capable of traversing rough terrain and bumps in mountains.
- Many models are equipped with suspension, offering excellent vibration absorption.
- Does not require a deep forward-leaning posture like road bikes, allowing for a more relaxed riding position.
- High braking power, providing superior safety.
- Flat and wide handlebars allow for easier bike control.
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| Disadvantages |
- Due to suspension and robust frame design, the bike tends to be heavier.
- Thicker tires increase both weight and rolling resistance, making pedaling heavier.
- Flat handlebars, which maintain a basic consistent posture, can lead to fatigue in certain parts of the body during long rides.
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What is a Cross Bike?
| Advantages |
- Mainly uses tires 28-35mm wide. Offers light pedaling similar to a road bike, while being more resistant to minor rough roads, bumps, and slips.
- Flat handlebars provide high operability.
- No excessive forward-leaning posture allows for a wider field of vision and safe riding.
- Easy to attach accessories needed for daily use, such as kickstands, fenders, baskets, and carriers.
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| Disadvantages |
- Many models are a mix of road bike and MTB specifications, often resulting in being mediocre in specialized areas.
- The upright riding posture generates more air resistance, and it's harder to achieve high power output with a deep forward-leaning posture.
- Flat handlebars, which maintain a basic consistent posture, can lead to fatigue in certain parts of the body during long rides.
- Often have lower prices and a wide range of options, which can lead to a lower sense of special ownership satisfaction.
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What is Cyclocross?
| Advantages |
- Mainly uses tires around 33mm wide. Offers acceleration similar to a road bike, while also being capable of riding on minor rough terrain like riverbeds and bumps.
- Equipped with drop handlebars that offer various grip positions, enabling a wider range of muscle usage, reducing fatigue, and allowing for long-distance riding.
- Many models are designed to easily carry luggage, making them suitable for touring (long-distance travel).
- Compared to road bikes, they offer a more upright posture and often have lighter gear ratios, making them easy for beginners to handle.
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| Disadvantages |
- Compared to road bikes, due to tough usage, frames are stronger and therefore heavier.
- While offering an upright posture, they do not have the same high-speed performance as road bikes.
- Fewer affordable options.
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What is a Gravel Road Bike?
| Advantages |
- Mainly uses tires 40-50mm wide. Offers acceleration similar to a road bike, while also being capable of riding on minor rough terrain like gravel roads.
- Equipped with drop handlebars that offer various grip positions, making it easy to gain speed and suitable for long-distance riding.
- Many models are designed to prevent the bike from swaying even when carrying luggage, making them suitable for touring (long-distance travel).
- Equipped with disc brakes for off-road riding.
- Compared to road bikes, they offer a more upright posture and often have lighter gear ratios, making them easy for beginners to handle.
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| Disadvantages |
- Compared to road bikes, due to tough usage, frames are stronger and therefore heavier.
- While offering an upright posture, they do not have the same high-speed performance as road bikes.
- Fewer affordable options.
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What is a Touring Bike?
| Advantages |
- Mainly uses tires around 33mm wide. Offers acceleration similar to a road bike, while also being capable of riding on minor rough terrain like riverbeds and bumps.
- Equipped with drop handlebars that offer various grip positions, making it easy to gain speed and suitable for long-distance riding.
- Many models are designed to prevent the bike from swaying even when carrying luggage, making them suitable for touring (long-distance travel).
- Many models use cantilever brakes for easy bike disassembling (輪行).
- Compared to road bikes, they offer a more upright posture and often have lighter gear ratios, making them easy for beginners to handle.
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| Disadvantages |
- Compared to road bikes, due to tough usage, frames are stronger and therefore heavier.
- While offering an upright posture, they do not have the same high-speed performance as road bikes.
- Fewer available models compared to other types of bikes.
- Models with cantilever brakes often have lower braking power.
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What is a Fixed Gear (Single Speed) Bike?
| Advantages |
- Without delicate parts like derailleurs and shifters, there is less risk of malfunction or adjustment issues.
- Due to its simple structure, the bike is lighter and the inherent beauty of the frame is more pronounced.
- Option to use a fixed gear. Allows for higher speeds on flat terrain.
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| Disadvantages |
- Lack of gears means more leg power is required for starting, climbing, and long-distance riding.
- Fewer available models compared to other types of bikes.
- With fixed gear, it can be difficult to stop suddenly.
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What is a Minivelo (Small Wheel Bike)?
| Advantages |
- Compact size allows for space-saving storage and parking.
- Many models have a low saddle height, making them easy for shorter riders to mount.
- Many models have small and charming designs.
- Small wheels make for easy starting and stopping, suitable for city riding with many traffic lights.
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| Disadvantages |
- Shorter wheelbase tends to make the bike less stable.
- Smaller wheels make it less suitable for high-speed cruising compared to other bike types.
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What is a Folding Bike?
| Advantages |
- The frame and handlebars can be folded compactly, making it easy to carry on trains or in cars in a bag.
- Compact size allows for space-saving storage and parking.
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| Disadvantages |
- Due to the folding mechanism, the bike is heavier compared to minivelos.
- Fewer available models compared to other types of bikes.
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