A circle of friends connected by goo touch! The “FIST BUMP” corner of the radio program “GRAND MARQUEE” features people who live and enjoy Tokyo in a relay format.
On January 15, Kenta Kobayashi of the bicycle specialty store “tempra cycle” will appear. We asked him about the new “tempra cycle” after its relocation, recommended bicycle paths, and his recent focus on snack culture.
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Customizing bicycles to fit the customer’s style
Celeina (MC): I heard that you moved your store from Gakugeidaigaku to Shinyurigaoka last September. How do you like the new location?
Kobayashi: We just moved in and it still feels like a flurry of activity, but both old and new customers have been visiting us. The manager is new, and we are enjoying a fresh start.
Celeina：I heard that tempra cycle is not only a bicycle shop in town, but also specializes in customization.
Kobayashi: Rather than just selling regular bicycles, we customize bicycles according to how they are used. We ask people what they want to do, such as carry their children, or where they want to go, and then make suggestions.
Celeina：I was told that you can provide bicycle consulting services.
Kobayashi：When a customer comes to us, we ask them how they want to use the bicycle. Even if they have a clear idea of what they want, they may end up choosing something different, and it would be a waste if they can’t use it after they buy it.
Celeina：How did you become a bicycle shop that makes suggestions?
Kobayashi：I have always liked vehicles, and I like things that are different from others, so I was interested in customizing them. I like the feeling of superiority that comes with becoming a beloved vehicle.
Takano (MC): I also like the concept of making something that doesn’t exist. I understand that you originally worked as a graphic designer?
Kobayashi: Yes, I have been working steadily for about 25 years.
Celeina：Today you are bringing original goods from tempra cycle. They are very cute! I’m interested in this “Call me” sticker.
Kobayashi: I asked my illustrator friend Rui Nakamura to make this sticker for me.
Celeina: It’s cute because you can write your name and phone number on it.
Takano: Is this a magnet?
Kobayashi：This is a magnet to put on your car, written by JUN OSON. I really wanted to have this item made because there were no “baby on board” or “dog on board” magnets that I liked.
Celeina: I want to put it on my car!
