@cycletokyo Mama-chari with two child sheets, one in front and one in back, which is popular to mothers with small children.The police planned to prohibit this configuration last year, but they abandoned the idea after facing on the objections from mothers.
@cycletokyo Electric assisted bike in mamachari format with front mounted child sheet. In Japan, there are strict reguration for electric assisted bicycle. It must not run without human power, and the power assist ratio must be under 100% against human power. The power assist must be cut off at 25km/h. So most of imported Electric bicycles are illegal in Japan.
@cycletokyo Most popular bike in Japn, MAMA-CHARI (mom’s bike). With single gear or 3 speed hub gear in typical configuration, comfortable upright position, it’s suitable for short range shopping. Not best for your next century ride.






