'tokyobike'


japanese bicycle company tokyobike is set to make tracks in london during summer
of 2010 with a series of guided rides in may and the opening of its first ever pop-up
shop in july.






at just 10kg, the 'tokyobike', to be sold in the pop-up stores, is a lightweight town bike and
comes in a variety of styles, sizes, colours and shades. the frames are made of CR-MO (chrome molybdenum) steel which is stronger and more flexible than aluminium and gives a more
comfortable ride and a longer lasting frame. the bike’s compact, straight handlebars have also
been designed to allow for greater command of both the road and the bike, making it ideal for
scooting around town. meanwhile, its 650 mm wheels - slightly smaller and thinner than standard
road bikes - have also been specifically manufactured for speedy acceleration and easy manoeuvres.







part of clerkenwell design week 2010 taking place in may, the daily tokyobike tours
will give design enthusiasts a chance to try out these bikes as they cycle around london.