Wow, look at that lax head tube angle! I bet Mama could breastfeed a baby in her arms and ride no-hands.

I'd love to see a mamachari all tricked out, just for fun.

Divoi - Malabon City
 

Divoi - Malabon City
Bridgestone - Size 26, Alloy Frame, Stainless Rims / Spokes / Basket / Carrier, 3-Speed, Front Dynamo Hub, Umbrella Holder, and Rear and Front locks.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3063/...8b57788f_m.jpg

Wilson - Malabon City
 

Wilson - Malabon City
Bridgestone - Size 27, 3-Speed, Front Dynamo Hub, Stainless Basket / Spokes.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3641/...9c003a25_m.jpg

Ben - MAlabon City
 

Ben - Malabon City
Miyata - Size 26, Alloy Frame, Stainless Basket / Carrier / Rims / Spoke, 3-Speed, & Front Dynamo Hub.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3427/...66648e86_m.jpg

Angela - Malabon City
 

Andrea - Malabon City
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3184/...80573baf_m.jpg

Mila - Malabon City
 

Mila - Malabon City
Maruishi Trike
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3233/...3d621160_m.jpg

Salamat Po Sanscycles,keep them coning!

Custom Bicycle
 

I got the frame from a Yamaha PAS Electric Bike and had the bottom bracket machined for a regular bicycle. Stainless Steel rims, spokes, fenders & basket were installed with a Nexus 3-Speed Hub and Nexus Dynamo Hub. A 2nd hand baby / child carrier was repainted with new upholstery and safety belt to follow.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3469/...9e586e31_m.jpg

Stainless Basket - Medium size which is consired rare in our place.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3643/...d5ac56e2_m.jpg

Alloy Brake
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3639/...9528b6b6_m.jpg

Front Wheel - Stainless Steel rim, with long reflectors, Nexus Dynamo Hub.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3587/...bfdcbfa8_m.jpg

Handlebar - with Nexus 3-Speed Shifter and bell.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3430/...bb66b336_m.jpg

Headlight - Powered by the Nexus Dynamo Hub.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3659/...b786f754_m.jpg

Bottle Holder - Space used by the battery when it was an electric bike.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3635/...b3be2b15_m.jpg

Child/Baby Carrier - This carrier was installed a few hours ago. Uphostery & safety belt to follow.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3641/...41e8e915_m.jpg

Hard Lock
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3606/...c8e85579_m.jpg

Anti-Swing Lock
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3618/...1c14ed4f_m.jpg

Keep 'em coming Sancycles!

This is one of my favorite threads, these bikes have soul.

Very interesting change from when I was in the Philippines as a kid. Very few bicycles in use in the 1950s and early 60s. The family was in Batangas as my father was manager of the Caltex oil refinery there.

About the only time I saw a group of bikes was when the "Tour of Luzon" came through the area once a year. Other than that very few in use either in Batangas or Manila, at least that I noted. That was soon enough after WW2 that I suspect most prewar bicycles had been confiscated by the Japanese during the occupation and sent to Japan for the steel. I was told it had happened to most pre war cars there.

Bicycle Show
 

Coming this April 18, 19, 2009 is the 2nd Aklat Foundation Bicycle Show. Site is the Malabon City Amphitheater. This would be my 3rd bicycle show and again will be handling the entries. Again I'll be taking pictures of all the participants and will be posting them on the net with their permission. This time aside from the regular commuters bicycle - Jitenshas (Japanese Bicycle) will are expecting custom made bicycles, lowriders, and restored classic cruisers.

Bridgestone Utility Bike
 

Bridgestone Utility Bicycle - Size 22, 3-Speed, Stainless Steel Rims / Spokes, National White Side Tires, Bottle Holder, Umbrella Holder, Green Spoke Reflectors, Chromed Basket, Heavy Duty Center / Side Kick Stand with Stainless Springs, and Expandable Chromed Carrier.

Bridgestone Utility Bicycle
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3550/...f16bb3.jpg?v=0

Combo Stand - Side Stand & Center Stand.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3407/...e674ee67_m.jpg

Handle Bar
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3313/...6d8f69bf_m.jpg

Chromed Expandable Carrier
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3499/...4c89ba.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3601/...023b8c.jpg?v=0

Bridgestone
 

Bridgestone - Size 24/26, Nexus Dynamo Hub, 3-Speed, Stainless Steel Rims, Stainless Basket, and Child Carrier.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3551/...cfd342.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3480/...5a96e8.jpg?v=0

Sancycles, do any of your customers ever buy helmets from you?

Helmets
 

Noglider,
I don't sell helmets since they are available at the local bicycle store. Only mountain bike & racer riders buy them. Since our city doesn't have any highways and Jitensha bicycles are used for commuting short distances like market, groceries and schools cyclists just simply wear hats and caps. Sad to say, there isn't any city ordinance or law that requires helmet usage for bicycles. As for me and my son we use helmets during long trips when using our bicycles.

Bicycle Show
 

Aklat Bicycle Show
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3649/...cfff02.jpg?v=0

Sancycles entries.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3651/...3d7294.jpg?v=0

Stainless Bicycle
 

My brother's bicycle - Stainless frame, fenders, fork, carrier, handle bar, and basket. Rims and stand are stainless steel. Nexus 3-Speed and front dynamo hub with LED sensored light. Umbrella holder and Ding-Dong bell on the handle bar.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3494/...385878.jpg?v=0

Your Bro's bike is very nice.

The National
 

I don't know the brand of this bicycle. The sticker just simply shows "The National"
I changed the handle bar to a V-Type. Size 20, Nexus 3-Speed Hub, Stainless Steel Rims & Fenders. New stand.
Upgraded Version
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3623/...24cc81.jpg?v=0
Previous Posting
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2346/...88b569ef_m.jpg

Your bikes are off the chain

Bridgestone Transit Street
 

Bridgestone Transit Street - Size 20, Nexus 3-Speed, Alloy Rims, Front Carrier, & Air Suspension.
A newly acquired bicycle scheduled for a new look. My 1st bicycle with Air Suspension.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3398/...d4d3fc.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3657/...07da36.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3343/...f954c8.jpg?v=0

Excellent
 

Excellent collection sir !

I always look forward to your posts !

Thank you for our phone conversation a few months ago, about electric bikes. I am grateful for your guidance on the difference between the japan electric bikes and the china e-bikes. I look forward to visiting malabon and meeting you and your bikes after rainy season.

Thanks and kind regards to all

jimmy ramos

Fun Run
 

Commuters on weekdays, city cruisers on weekends.

Fun Ride - University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City. U.P. Oblation on the background.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2085/...bd8f61.jpg?v=0

Fun Ride - Malolos, Bulacan. Take-off shot.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3416/...fa3744.jpg?v=0

Yours truly, Mang Boy and my son Marc. Using a Cannondale SE2000 and Bridgestone Transit Sport.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2211/...86e5df.jpg?v=0

No top tube, and a downtube of regular diameter? I would think that'd break really easily.

I don't think it would break, but it would flex a lot under pedaling forces.

Shikishima Bicycle
 

Update on the Shikishima "Beppy" bicycle.
Added : Headlight, Nexus Front Dynamo Hub, Pink Reflector, Basket, Stainless Steel Carrier, and Ring Lock. Replaced tires with new CST White Side Tires and replaced spokes with stainless steel spokes.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3364/...79d395.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3596/...872daa.jpg?v=0

Bridgestone Transit Street - Update
 

Bridgestone Transit Street - Update

Size 20, Nexus 3-Speed Hub, IRC White Tires, Stainless Steel Bridgestone Rims, Stainless Steel Spokes, and Headlight. Dynamo to be installed later.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2471/...02a350.jpg?v=0
IRC White Tires mounted on a Stainless Steel Rims with stainless steel spokes.

Shikishima
 

Shikishima with an umbrella mounted.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3603/...51bbca.jpg?v=0

Maruishi Frackers - June 2009
 

Just got a new seat, an extra wide seater with back support. Installed it to my Maruishi Frackers to match the expandable rear carrier. Added also 2 rear reflectors and a front under the basket Cateye reflector.

Maruishi Frackers - June 2009, Size 24/26, Nexus 3-Speed, Stainless Rims/Spokes, Chromed Front/Rear Carriers, Extra Wide Seat, and Wanda White Side Tires.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3385/...57cfd0.jpg?v=0

Chromed Rear Carrier
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3558/...6f2531.jpg?v=0

Handle Bar - With Chromed Carrier instead of a baby carrier.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3599/...a45e89.jpg?v=0

Seat - Extra Wide seat with back support.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2470/...f8fd8d.jpg?v=0

Bridgestone Single Tube
 

Bridgestone - Size 24, Nexus 3-Speed, Stainless Steel Rims/Spokes, Stainless Fenders & Carrier, Chromed Basket/Stand, and OGK Rear Child/Baby Carrier.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3660/...aba00d.jpg?v=0
OGK Seat
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3377/...e98cb0.jpg?v=0
OGK Child/Baby Carrier - Quick Release
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3308/...51ccac.jpg?v=0