Need More Volume?

New fatter rubber from Sim Works. Details here.

Volummy By Sim Works

Sim Works X Panaracer with a new tyre. Details here.

THIN TYRE

In the world of MTB Trials 2.25 is classed as "thin"! Extra points for actually spelling tyre correctly too...

Learn what makes the Panaracer Gravelking lineup of tires so special

Nice bit of tyre porn promotion from Panaracer...



But what we really want to know is when and where are the tan wall versions going to be released?!

Circles & Co. Nagoya

OK, here we go, a rundown of the photos we took at the amazing Circles store in Nagoya last month...

Even the window displays are crammed full of some seriously nice bike porn...

And inside there's more, lots more. Just inside the door is this beautiful Sim Works Doppo tourer built by Nagoya frame builder Shin...

A gorgeous Sycip town bike...

A very cool Hunter Cycles single speed MTB...

The shop is absolutely packed with bikes and parts...

And frames...

Which naturally need forks...

More bars than a Bukowski novel...

And so many parts and accessories, all very well displayed with some fun info dotted around too...

In the side room next to the workshop there's mudguards or "fenders" for the non-English speaking readers...

And tyres...

Everything you would need for a bike packing adventure...

And more tyres...

A good selection of bags at the rear of the main shop...

And caps (not hats)...

And clothing...

Around the counter there are display cabinets. To the bicycle nerd these cabinets are treasure chests bursting with shiny booty...

As well as all this stock there is some very nice cycling memorabilia on display...

An amazing shop with a mind blowing amount of stock. No ifs no buts, go there. Turn off your computer, pack a bag, get on a plane and go to Circles. Or follow the shop via their Twitter, Instagram and Flickr pages. A big thank you to Shige and all the Circles crew for the warm welcome and hospitality.

All these photos were taken downstairs at Circles, we still have a bunch of pictures taken upstairs. They'll be posted here soon, stay tuned. 

SimWorks by Panaracer / THE HOMAGE

Exciting new collaboration between Sim Works and Panaracer...

More info over on the Sim Works site, can't wait for the brown wall version to hit the shops.

*All photos courtesy of Sim Works.

Grand Bois @ Cycle Mode Osaka

By far the most interesting thing at last weekend's Cycle Mode was the Grand Bois stand. A little oasis of hand built steel in a sea of sterile, generic carbon...

Grand Bois are famous for their touring bicycles and they had some real beauties on display including this one with S&S couplers...

They're also well known for their range of tyres...

And handlebars...

But the real highlight was this classic tourer, built for Grand Bois by legendary Nara frame builder Iribe...

The details are stunning...

Just beautiful from every angle...

You can keep up with all things Grand Bois by following their shop blog, Facebook page, Twitter and YouTube channel.