Are you into road bikes that keep things simple? Do you want to get something practical that will get the job done? The Takara Sugiyama Flat Bar Fixie bike gets it done without breaking the bank. It’s minimal, simple design makes it a perfect bike for the urban riders.
There are no moveable, adjustment components like the shifters and derailleurs. It makes the bike simple and practical. A lightweight, handcrafted steel frame makes cycling fun, smooth and agile.
Features of Takara Sugiyama Flat Bar Fixie Bike
Flat bar with handcrafted frame
The flat bar design makes this bike durable and comfortable. Its handcrafted steel frame is firm to make it sustainable. The bike weighs in at around 30lbs. This makes it light, manageable and agile.
It’s a great weight to complement city riding. Comfort and unwavering agility make it perfect as a commuter bike.
Fixed gear riding
Fixie bikes offer the purest cycling experience. As a rider, you get to be one with the bike. When the bike is set to fixed gear mode, wheels and pedals move in unison. They slow down or stop when you slow or stop pedaling. The Takara Sugiyama is a Fixie, but it features a rear Flip-Flop hub.
This helps toggle between fixed gear mode and Freewheel single speed mode.
Authoritative front/rear brakes
Rest assured that you are backed by authoritative front and rear alloy calipers brakes for instant halting. Such halting power comes courtesy of a side-pull brake design coupled with superior alloy calipers. You may be wondering what the brakes are for in a Fixie, are you?
Well, when you are riding on single speed mode, the wheels don’t slow down as you slow pedaling. The brakes do come in handy.
High-performance wheelset
The Takara Sugiyama is fitted with the high-performance triple-walled 700-32c wheelset. These get you wherever you wish to go. The big 700-32c tires have high traction and low rolling resistance for agile riding. Dominant treads hold the smooth road for comfortable riding.
Riding in the off-road is even more comfortable and enjoyable. Its durable alloy rims and firm, solid spokes make the bike endure every terrain you put it up to.
Amazing style
The Sugiyama Fixie is perfect for anyone looking for a stylish bike for city riding. It uses a simple design with practical features to seamlessly produce a high-performance bike. Minimal design makes it a high performer. Its color schemes are insanely stunning. You get all this at an affordable price. It’s a style worth the bargain.
PROs
- Steady handcrafted steel frame
- Flip-flop hub for easy toggling between gear modes
- Triple walled 700-32c high-performance wheelset
- Superior power front/rear brakes
- Comfortable road style seat
CONs
- Frequent incidences of burst tubes
FAQs
Question: How much does the bike weigh?
Answer: The shipment weight is 31lbs. The bike weighs slightly less than that.
Questions: Is it good for city riding?
Answer: Yes, However, be sure to avoid paths plagued with glass and debris.
Final Verdict
Takara Sugiyama Fixie is a comfortable, portable and agile bike. It’s perfect as a commuter for its lightness and comfort. It offers a smooth ride through the city roads. Its color scheme is amazing. This makes it quite an eye-catcher as you ride the urban streets.
More than comfort and style, you will appreciate its simple design yet high performance.