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Touring bicycles are designed to provide a comfortable ride over long distances.
You can enjoy a safe and comfortable cycling experience by selecting a bicycle appropriate for the location, distance, and planned usage.

Low Gear Setting Bottle and Bottle Cage Headlight and Reflectors
The real pleasure of cycling lies in escaping from the daily grind to enjoy the scenery from a hilltop and setting your bicycle in low gear to reach maximum climbing efficiency as you head up that mountain road. Drinking plenty of fluids while cycling is obviously extremely important in the summer, but care must be taken in winter as well to prevent dehydration. With a bottle and bottle cage designed for your bicycle, you can enjoy your ride knowing that you have a safe supply of fluids at hand. Head lights and reflectors are a necessity to avoid potentially hazardous situations like passing through dark tunnels and unplanned rides at night.

Thick Tires

Frame Pump

To increase ride comfort and durability as well as give priority to a more pleasurable experience over a long period of time, slightly thicker tires are used, even though this ends up adding some extra weight. This pump, which attaches to the frame, is indispensable for dealing with flats and adjusting air pressure to road conditions.


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