Tokyo bike Singapore did not ask for the posting. I just stumbled to what they did last month and I like it very much. It was the shop 3 year anniversary and while they could do a party bash and drink themselves silly.. ..they choose to celebrate by giving to the lesser privileged folks. That was really nice of them. Paying it forward. Nice one Tokyobike SG!
Photo credits - Tokyobike Singapore
Tar pau for the lesser privileged - Photo credits TokyoBike Singapore
Front view and for the eagled eyed... rear brake cable housing is too short
Not another bike!! Seriously, I didn't buy it and I am not complaining. It was a very nice birthday gift from Kim for my birthday last Oct 2012. She knows that I love bicycles and felt that this bike suit me very much. She also revealed originally she wanted to get me a Go-Pro camera... dunno how come became a bicycle...any way.... I am ok!
Tokyo bike is Old skool and not racy at all. Sensible and just what a bicycle would look like if u ask any one on the street. More here if you want to know more. And I am not paid to sell Tokyo bike... just sharing my experience
Riding back with Encik after WWD 2013. Notice my flag? That really helps keep u notice with traffic
The bicycle is a 650C wheel bike, which is good for shortie like me. More nimble then a 700c but more stable then a 20". It rolls well and esp on smooth tarmac, very smooth and quick. Not race race quick but glide quick. Components wise, is a shimano "dunno what series". I don't really care as it shifts ok and the chromo-frame is quite comfortable. Changed out the handle bar to a sweep back version and brooks flyer seat for a even comfy ride.
Featuring a carradice pendle bag which I can keep my DSLR and barang barang like medical box, tool kit and all. I can easily swap it to the bike using an allen key to loosen the mounting bracket (along the bike seat rails). Sometimes you see it on my moulton, sometimes here on Tokyo bike.
Yes, its abit uncle but I like it very much. Perfect for slow down smell the roses kind of ride. Thank you Dear! Now enjoy the photos!
My Gentle Hero lucky charm... keep me safe and polite :)
Arigato! hai! Tokyo bike dezz!
old skool pedals and it works well
Brooks Flyer. Heavy like crazy but comfy like ur fav sofa
Metal frame keeps the Carradice bag from swinging side to side. Allen bolt under seat can swap out to other bikes
I used it for 1.5 years and it works very well.
how it looks inside
Side pocket can keep a repair kit nicely. I also stick my flag pole here
I took a easy ride at the nearby Punggol Waterway this morning. Riding the tokyo bike present by Wifey, it felt good.
Toyko Bike at Punggol...
Rolling slowly enjoying the cool morning. Many were doing the same too. Jogging, walking and cycling. As I rode along, I met an old gentleman cycling slowly. I nodded and said "zhao ann" (good morning in Chinese) . He turned his head alittle side ways to my direction, nodded and "zhao ann" back. We rode a little while together and I ask if I could take a photo of him and his bicycle. He stopped and as I fumbled to get my iphone to work.. we chatted abit.
Mr Lim, 70-ish with his 30year old bicycle
Mr Lim B.S.A
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Rusted but it still spins
Mr Lim
His name was Mr Lim, Stayed near Hougang and he had this bicycle for more than 30 years. He like to ride along the PCN as it is quiet and not so dangerous. "Cycling is nice, I just ride slowly for exercise. " he added. I looked at his face, it is wrinkled and creased. One side of his body is stiff and a classic sign of a stroke person, like my Dad.
We hopped back onto the bicycle and continued the slow ride, soaking in the quiet peace. It is nice, crank by crank, wheels rolling slowly, moving forward.
Mr Lim pedalling on, slowly (sorry for the crappy shots... my iphone is the old gen)
Nature even gave me a nice treat as I stopped at the Serangoon river. A fish jump out of the water and "hopped" 3 times. Just in front of me.. just like that. In a flash, the dance appeared and vanished. This is no wild outback but it just felt so peaceful and amazing at the same time. All 10 min from my home. Slow down, smile and say hello. You never know what surprises and beauty you will see.
