電動自転車京都ママチャリThis is a typical if high end bicycle that can be seen in Japan.
It is a souped up "mama chari" bicycle.
"Mama" means mother; "chari" is slang for bicycle.
These bikes are ubiquitous in Japan. They are used by all ages and both sexes.
However, the image of the typical rider is of a mother on her way to the super market, with one kid in the seat on the back and another up front.
A typical Mamachari has a bended top tube so that it is easy to mount. It also features a front basket, a rear rack, mud guards, an automatic light (if you pedal it comes on when it is dark thanks to a light sensor and motor on the front wheel), a chain cover, and a kickstand.
They are easy to ride and very practical.
This model would with the electric motor and two child seats probably cost more than 100,000 yen (about $1300).
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Spent today in Nara area.Spotted a courier from Kuroneko on an electric bicycle pulling a trailer,she seemed to have no worries pulling the load with it.Wish I had got a photo.
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