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Oran โอม @oranv.com

NHK Japanology Plus on the ever versatile and ubiquitous ‘mamachari’, Japan’s city bicycles. They make up 80% of all bicycles in a country where 1 in every 2 people own one. Originally designed for women, there are models that appeal to all kinds of people. YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_g5...

NHK World Japan thumbnail: Person riding an electric-assist step through frame city bicycle equipped with front basket, lights, mudguards, chain guard, rear rack, kickstand. Basket is full of groceries and a handbag hangs from handlebars.
aug 2, 2025, 5:40 pm • 3 0

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Oran โอม @oranv.com

In 2019 I picked up a Bridgestone (yes, the tire company) bicycle catalogue. Many of their bikes are e-assist and belt drive.

Bridgestone bicycle catalogue featuring people riding various bikes: a mother with child in rear seat, an elderly woman, a school girl, a man, a boy Catalogue divided by use case: family, school & daily use, urban & fitness, junior & kids. Sampling of models shown. Stats of e-bikes with battery capacity, range, price by line Mother and girl standing by bike with child seat. Options for customizing the look from handlebars to helmets shown.
aug 3, 2025, 11:44 pm • 2 0 • view