Transport: Mamachari Rock!

Photo by Rob.

I love mamachari!　ママチャリ最高！
 最高だぜぃと言いたい時、この rockなんて使ってみてはいかがですか？rockと言っても音楽のロックではないのでご注意を。

Mamachari are the best!  = (casual) They are great bikes!
Mamachari rock! = (casual) They are great bikes!
Mamachari rule! = (casual) They are great bikes!
They rock my world! = (casual) I like them very much!
Mamachari are gifts from God!
They are presents from Heaven!
Mamachari are called 'Step-through bicycles' in English.
Sometimes mamachari are called 'girl's bikes' in English.


Why do I love mamachari?　なんでママチャリが好きかって？
I love mamchari because they are really convenient.
They have a step-through frame. = You do not need to lift your leg high to ride it.
They have an upright sitting position. = You sit up, with your back straight. It is comfortable!
They have baskets for groceries. (groceries = daily shopping)
You can add a baby seat, or another basket to the front.
They have built-in lights and a built-in lock and kick stand.
The seats are well padded.
Some seats have springs for cushioning!
They come with built-in mud guards! = These keep your trousers clean!
They are so cool!
And best of all they are REALLY cheap!


Comments
I used to ride an expensive hand made mountain bike from the U.S. It did not have a light, a stand, mud guards or baskets. The sitting position was uncomfortable, it did not have a step-through frame, so getting on and off was not easy. It cost me an arm and a leg to buy (it was expensive) and I had to wear a backpack to carry my stuff! Mountain bikes are great for jumping off mountains on...but I can't recall the last time I did that...step-through bikes are not very popular in western countries, but I think that they should be! Most people think they are old ladies' bikes or not cool, but I think they are a natural evolution! Yay! Mamachari forever!