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Journal / Research, events, and field notes

Ride records, product tests, and event documentation

Journal collects the observational side of the brand: field tests, events, route notes, prototype checklists, and the quieter stories that sit behind product development.

Material comparison showing XPac, Ultra, and Cordura side by side

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Weekend Prototype Checklist

A checklist for evaluating prototypes before they leave the studio and enter real riding conditions.

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Research

Weekend Prototype Checklist

April 3, 2026

Studio to gravel edge

A checklist for evaluating prototypes before they leave the studio and enter real riding conditions.

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Material comparison showing XPac, Ultra, and Cordura side by side
ノートと計画資料。
Documentation begins before fabrication details are finalized.
技術的なツールが置かれたデスク。
Attachment and opening sequences are tested repeatedly before any ride use.

Ride Notes

Osaka Rain Loop Notes

March 27, 2026

Osaka perimeter / rain session

Short-loop testing in wet urban conditions. Focused on access speed, fabric response, and stable use in stop-start riding.

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Low-profile saddle bag positioned under the saddle on a road bike
雨の都市路面。
Dense city movement exposed how quickly access patterns become frustrating when closures are overbuilt.
夜の都市風景。
Reflective accents only mattered when placed near real interaction points and moving edges.

Field Test

La Cerdanya Weekend Field Test

March 20, 2026

Pyrenees edge / mixed gravel and road

A two-day ride study on weather shifts, cockpit order, and stable carry during climbing transitions.

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Handlebar bag mounted on a road bike during a short weekend route
夕暮れの舗装路を走るサイクリスト。
Fast road sections revealed how stable front carry needed to remain under repeated standing efforts.
グラベルを含むランドスケープ。
The route alternated between open mountain roads and loose gravel connectors.