Sancycles,

I just discovered this also. This may be the coolest thread I've seen on bike forums. I love hearing about bikes in other cultures, especially in Asia. Thanks for enlightening us.

I have been a big fan of the French mixte style of bicycle and was unaware of these practical Japanese styles. In fact, I want one of those front baskets for my mixte! One of my favorite bikes you posted is the first one, the Miyata Max.