“Attention” even in luxury -METROPOLITAN-

Following Kazu at the Osaka store, there are also people at the Kichijoji store who are suffering from the onslaught of pollen.
Every time Mr. Miyashita comes to work, he says, "There's pollen!" It's so noisy...I was thinking (I'm exaggerating), but suddenly...
There's something strange about my face too. My nose is runny, my eyes are itchy... It seems like the pollen is finally fighting against me.
This season, you feel the urge to remove your eyes and nose, wash them, and put them back...
yeah? Isn't this disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly process the same as an overhaul? !
So, I wrote an overhaul blog . Please check it.

Hello, this is Kick, the forced nobleman.

I took it easy and this time I built a custom bike using a frame from a popular brand !
Click here for this custom bike↓

The base body is “METROPOLITAN” from AFFINITY CYCLES, which has just started selling.

AFFINITY CYCLES is based in Brooklyn, New York and specializes in track bikes, and the frames produced by AFFINITY have received wide support from fixie bike riders not only in New York and the United States, but all over the world.
When it comes to recent BROTURES, I have a strong impression that Mr. Fujimoto from the Osaka store and Mr. TJ from the Yokohama store are on board.

This time, we chose METROPOLITAN from the popular AFFINITY CYCLES.
AFFINITY CYCLES' original frame, METROPOLITAN, is inspired by Japanese bicycle racing.
Features a slender and beautiful silhouette made of chromoly and bicycle geometry .
A frame that has been loved by riders all over the world for over 10 years, combining the essence of Japanese bicycle racing and New York's AFFINITY CYCLES, such as a lugless frame, a highly designed seat tube, and a bent fork that uses AFFINITY CYCLES' original decorative lugs. is.
Although it is inspired by bicycle racing, it is fully equipped with front and rear brake holes and has an internal brake specification.
There is no problem using it on the street.
In addition to the frame's simple and practical design, the clearance for up to 35C makes it suitable for both on-road and off-road use, making it a frame worth customizing.

This time, I chose the new color "Keirin Sparkle Black" for the 2024 model .
I thought it would be a simple gloss black, but it has glittery glitter.
It's quite a rare color, isn't it? This new color has a detailed design on a black base.
I think there are many people who are stung by it. I'm one of them too.

This time, we've put together silver parts to create a classic and luxurious custom bike that takes advantage of its slender silhouette.

Head parts are CHRIS KING
The bearings are made in the USA and are manufactured at CHRIS KING's own factory, which boasts overwhelming durability. The fact that it comes with a 10-year long-term warranty feels like CHRIS KING's saying, ``If it can be broken, try to break it.'' (LOL) This head part uses a unique patent called GripLock® , which makes it rotatable and durable. Both are excellent and I won't be buying a new one in the future.
Since this is a frame sold as a frame set, I would like you to choose the head part, which is an important part related to handling, without compromising.

Wheels are H PLUS SON SL-42 POLISH × by BROTURES TRACK HUB Oil Slick

I tried putting a wheel with a color hub set on a POLISH rim.
The unique yet luxurious wheels match the simple frame.

Rims are H PLUS SON SL-42
This is a classic aluminum deep rim that has been loved for over 10 years in the H PLUS SON lineup.
The rim created by CNC processing has high precision and rigidity, and is resistant to vibration even during sudden acceleration or skids, making it perfect for everyday use.
This rim is also recommended for hard riding such as tricks and races.
The "SL" in SL-42 means SUPER LITE, and the rim height is 42mm, giving it a solid feel, but it weighs 610g.

The SL-42's POLISH is distinctive in that it has a sharp finish compared to the silver color and POLISH finishes of other rims.
If you keep it clean, it will shine and reflect the surrounding scenery and light.

The hub is by BROTURES TRACK HUB
The prices of parts have been rising rapidly in recent years, and a PHILWOOD hub costs 40,000 to 50,000 yen.
Well, the performance is perfect.
The truth is that you can't easily customize it.

by BROTURES is an original product that appeals to the BROTURES staff.
Reliable product quality and simple design make it easy to customize.

This time I chose the spot color Oil Slick .
I guess it's called Majora, and the Oil Slick placed in the center of the sparkling rim really shines.
Majora color hubs are rare, as you won't find them in nine-up hubs like PHILWOOD, which come in a wide variety of colors.
This Oil Slick color is available in limited quantity, so if you are interested, please contact us as soon as possible!

Tires are PANARACER AGILEST
AGILEST from MADE IN JAPAN tire brand PANARACER
Among the many types of AGILEST tires, this time we will introduce AGILEST, which features a red package.
It is the most orthodox tire that is suitable for various scenes and races, and has a good balance of puncture resistance, grip, and rolling resistance.

Handle: THOMSON ALLOY DROP BAR ROUND
Stem: THOMSON ELITE X4 STEM
Seatpost: THOMSON ELITE SEATPOST
Seat clamp: THOMSON SEATPOST COLLAR
Column spacer: THOMSON Spacer Kit

The handlebar area and seat post are unified by THOMSON .
Stems and seatposts are often seen on custom bikes,
This time, I used THOMSON to get the seat clamp and column spacer.
The texture produced by machined aluminum is perfect and looks cool. In particular, the stem and column spacer are so perfect that you can't see the line between them.
When you see that even the smallest detail has been customized, it makes you go "Wow!" (lol)
Let's put out our passion wherever we can!

The saddle is selle ITALIA FLITE 1990
FLITE 1990, a replica model of the first flight
The streamlined and simple design is a versatile saddle that matches any concept and any frame.
It has the highest staff usage rate .
Personally, one of the nice things about it is that it looks thinner than other saddles.
That makes the seatpost look longer.
You'll want to show off the attention to detail that THOMSON has in stock, right? Performance is one thing, but appearance is also important.

This time, based on AFFINITY CYCLES' METROPOLITAN , which was released the other day,
I put together a custom bike with silver parts and a classic atmosphere that exudes a sense of luxury.
AFFINITY CYCLES is a brand loved and trusted all over the world, so many people have been waiting for the arrival of AFFINITY CYCLES for the first time in two years.