Can you believe it? It’s already the end of August and here we our putting out our September events schedule.
Summer has been a long hot one and frankly, we’re a bit happy to see it on its way out. Since we’ve been kept real busy with all the long days of fixing/talking/dreaming about bikes and riding, we decided that this month we will keep our events on the light side.
Expect the FNR to continue on its usual schedule as well as a couple other special occasions including a party celebrating our 4th anniversary! More importantly we’d like to remind you that we’ll be using September to catch our breath in anticipation of a bunch of other cool stuff we’ve got in the dockets for October.
We don’t want to get too far ahead of ourselves so check out the below schedule for more details.
September 9 FNR
September 13 Maintenance Workshop
Thanks again to all the folks who came out for our last workshop at the onset of August about Preventative Maintenance. It was great to see so many flavours of cyclist (commuters, cycle tourists, roadies, and recreational cyclists) all interested in keeping their machines in tip top operating condition.
Now that we’ve passed on some invaluable knowledge about how to diagnose and identify some common issues, our September workshop will give you a chance to actually get some grease under your finger nails. We’ll be discussing drive-trains and gearing specifically this time around, including showing participants how to make all the relevant adjustments.
Stay tuned over the coming months for more workshops. Based on your feedback so far future workshops will certainly include more tire and tube changing and patching, wheel building and truing, as well as how to safely and securely pack your bike for travel.
September 16 Full Moon Ride
Just another fortnight to go! Join Peter and the gang for a wonderful moonlit cruise around town. Open to anyone interested and sets out from Tianfu Square. Stay tuned for more details.
September 23 FNR
September 30 Four Year Anniversary Party
Jacob and Larry absolutely cannot believe it’s imminently coming up on 4 full years Natooke has been serving the cycling community here in Chengdu. A lot has changed and evolved, certainly for the better, since way back in 2012. As you prepare to enjoy Golden Week definitely come by and celebrate with us. We have enticing deals planned so roll on by an celebrate with us!
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It’s no secret that this week is shaping up to be likely the largest of all FNR’s we’ve ever had the good fortune to host. As summer is breathing it’s last hot breath, everyone seems to be eager to embrace the dwindling summer days with their warm and vibrant nights.
It’s a time of transition for a lot of folks and it’s usually in these times that we see huge groups of friends show up to ride. So when JingA approached us to collaborate and host an FNR with a special added summer vibe, we couldn’t resist. So here’s what you can expect.
We’ll start out the shop as usual. Show up early because we’ll not only have our own ice-cold Asahi on tap, but a couple special kegs including JingA’s Koji Berry Red Ale and Mandarin Wheat. Refreshing. At only ¥30 per for some of China’s finest craft beer, you can’t complain.
Once the ride wraps up we’ll find ourselves at [find the name of the bar] in [the name of the area] where we’ll have full access to the same party in a rad space. Hang out, chat bikes, drink beers and celebrate the end of summer with us. Read more
A couple of weeks ago we hosted a free bicycle maintenance workshop wherein we had the chance to share with our friends a few basic tips and pointers on how to keep your bike running smooth.
The course was a cursory look at how to diagnose problems with your bike: what that sound means, where it’s coming from, what the issue is and how to fix it. Bikes may seem a little overwhelming but with a bit of know-how and some elbow grease you can sort out most anything.
Afterward we opened up the conversation to a little friendly Q and A where we fielded more specific questions about folks personal bikes and even took the opportunity to problem shoot a few of them on the spot.
If you’re looking for a little bit more independence on the bike, the security of knowing you can sort out any of those odd problems you might encounter out on the road, then keep checking for when we’ll be hosting our next maintenance workshop. We’ll also be sure to include details as to what you might expect to learn.
Our workshops are bi-lingual so whichever language you’re comfortable speaking, we’ve got you covered (if you speak Chinese or English, that is…).
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Anyone who’s ever come along for the Friday Night Ride knows it’s no secret. Beer plays as an important part in the activity as the people and the bikes. It’s the perfect lubricant for socializing and creating stimulating conversation.
So when the Beijing-based JingA brewery recently approached us and asked if we would be up for doing a tap takeover we were more than excited. We’re fans of beer, but quality craft brew is a whole other level of awesome. How could we miss the opportunity to introduce to our friends a few new tasty beers to enjoy along with the ride?
Not only will we be offering pints of JingA’s “Mandarin Wheat” and “Koji Red Ale” for ¥30, but we’ll be taking the show on the road. With the ride ending up at The Craft Project, a super rad little space located in Shui Jing Tang, next to Lan Kwai Fong. We’ll have full control of the space where you can expect the same awesome beers on tap. No need to worry about locking up as we’ll be able to bring all our bikes inside!
More exciting is that this next FNR we’ll be working with our buddies in the Big Ten Small Business Salon. What’s this mean? Natooke is an active participant in an events exchange that works to introduce like-minded businesses with other cool companies in Chengdu and sample activities they organize to support their community. In short, expect a whole slew of new faces along for the ride to experience the kind of fun our crew gets into.
We take fun pretty damn seriously and if ever we were fun forecasters we’re confident there’s a 100% chance of a good time. Be sure not to miss this iteration of the FNR, because not every chance do the factors necessary harmonize for such an incredibly fun occasion.
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Lately we’ve decided to diversify our selection of complete bikes even further. For the longest time people have asked if we had a stock mountain bike offering. It’s something we’ve always lacked, until now. Read more
Chinese Valentine‘s Day is almost upon us but fear not because Natooke has you covered. With our buy one bike and get a second half price special offer on this weekend (Sat 6th- Sun 7th) don’t leave your loved ones disappointed on 9th August.
Bikes are like a lot of every day items. In the modern world most people don’t much care for fixing their own things. Most every article in your day-to-day life including clothing, home appliances, your car, your bicycle, whatever it may be are not designed to be readily repaired. Some manufacturers will even go out of their way to make it more difficult to make repairs on your own! Read more
你或许已经看到过我们店新到的一些车架的照片。我们已等不及让人来配车怎么破？所以我们决使用新车架配好整车先。 Read more
We just got in an extraordinary order of new frames. With it this means we’ve got a fresh selection of colors, sizes and this time round, styles of bike frames. Which may leave you wondering, what kind of frames did you get in anyway? Read more
Maybe you’ve been there or maybe not. You could be the lucky type who’s managed to find your way down life’s roads without any major crash, wreck or notable incident. But anyone who’s ridden long enough knows that no matter what precautions you take, what type of bike you ride, or how safe you think you may be, you’re going to have an accident.
We’re not saying this to be alarmist nor is this meant to say we think you’re not a smart cyclist. Rather we’d like to remind you that on the streets there’s plenty of things over which you have no control. And sometimes that includes getting hit. Having been there we figured we’d share our experience on what to do in the event you find yourself in an accident.
We always encourage taking all the necessary safety precautions before and during a ride. This includes checking your brakes, the air pressure in your tires, and lubing and inspecting your chain. Here is the step-by-step of what to do if you or someone you’re riding with is involved in a serious accident.
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