Cycling in Rome is no small feat. Narrow streets, uneven pavements, unpredictable traffic, and train rules that don’t always favour cyclists make every journey a challenge.
For years, Stefano embraced that reality on his gravel bike — reliable, familiar, but never quite effortless.
Like many urban cyclists, he faced the same frustrations every day:
a bike stored far from reach,
limited access on public transport,
long walks just to retrieve it,
and the rising stress of navigating traffic or searching endlessly for parking.
Riding wasn’t the problem — logistics were.
Then everything changed the moment he brought home his TAKACHIA TIIME Series C20 PRO folding bike.
A Folding Bike That Changed the Way He Moves
“I’ve been cycling in Rome for eight years. My gravel bike has always been a loyal companion, but it came with limitations: it stayed in the garage, I had to go down to get it every time, and on trains I could only board in the dedicated bike carriage. It worked, but it was often complicated. And so I ended up using my car more than I wanted to, stuck in traffic and wasting time looking for parking — which is becoming almost impossible to find.
Everything changed when I got my Takachia 20’’ folding bike.
I can bring it up to my apartment in the elevator, hop on any train, metro, or bus without a second thought, and take it inside shops, supermarkets, even my office. It naturally fits into my daily routine, instead of forcing me to adapt to it.
It’s solid, light, and surprisingly smooth to ride.
But most importantly, it has given me a new sense of freedom: now I hardly ever use my car, no more stress, no more endless searches for a parking spot.
It’s the first bike that doesn’t just follow me through the city… it truly makes my life better.” — Stefano Simonelli
With a bike that’s compact, stable, lightweight, and unexpectedly smooth, he found something he hadn't felt in years: real freedom.
No more taking the car out of convenience.
No more stress from traffic.
No more running circles for a parking spot that doesn’t exist.
The bike wasn’t just a tool for getting around Rome, it became an upgrade to his lifestyle.
Why the TAKACHIA C20 PRO Was the Right Fit for Rome
Stefano rides the C20 PRO, a trifold built for cities where agility, stability, and convenience matter every single day — places just like Rome.
Lightweight Trifold Design
At just 11.7 kg (net), the C20 PRO is easy to carry up staircases, into metros, onto buses, and through tight corridors.
Perfect for a city where mobility often depends on how quickly you can move off the street.
Shimano SORA 9-Speed with Oversized 11–32T Cassette
Equipped with Japan’s Shimano SORA system, the C20 PRO delivers intuitive, smooth shifts suited to Rome’s varied terrain — from cobblestones to steep neighbourhood climbs.
The wide-range cassette gives you instant adaptability as streets and traffic conditions change.
TAKACHIA Auto-Stabilizing Tech 2.0
Our optimised centre-of-gravity system keeps the bike planted and stable.
Say goodbye to wobble and uncertainty, even on Rome’s narrow lanes, uneven pavements, and unpredictable traffic patterns.
Anti-Chain-Drop Tech
Precisely tuned to keep the chain secure during riding, folding, and unfolding.
You can fold the bike in any gear, without presetting it before folding — no slips, no surprises, no interruptions to your rhythm.
Hollowtech System
Engineered for maximum speed retention and pedalling efficiency.
Less effort, more forward motion — letting you ride more relaxed and enjoy the journey.
Seamless-Weld Frame
A beautifully smooth finish that hides a major structural upgrade.
Our seamless-weld process increases tensile strength by up to 15%, giving you a stronger, cleaner, more reliable frame built for real-world city riding.
For Stefano, this wasn’t just a list of features on paper. It was the difference between:
✔ taking the metro without stress
✔ riding through narrow alleys with confidence
✔ skipping the car entirely
✔ enjoying the city again
“It’s solid, light, and incredibly pleasant to ride… it truly makes my life better.”
When a Bike Experience Speaks Louder Than We Do
As Stefano integrated the C20 PRO into every part of his routine — commuting, errands, weekend rides, something meaningful happened.
He reached out to us directly.
Not as a content creator, not as a partner, not for sponsorship.
But simply as a rider who felt the product deserved to be seen in Italy, and even across Europe.
And for us at TAKACHIA, that meant something.
It reminded us why we never compromise on specifications, materials, or ride quality — because when a bike genuinely improves someone’s daily life, riders feel it.
And sometimes, they speak up for it.
Stefano’s message wasn’t a request.
It was a recognition — a sign that the engineering we pour into every model translates into real, everyday impact for riders far beyond Singapore.
A Small Beginning to Something Meaningful
Stefano’s story is a reminder of why we build bikes the way we do — with no shortcuts, no compromises, and a focus on real riding experience above everything else.
Hearing how the TAKACHIA C20 PRO has improved his daily life is the kind of feedback that keeps our team grounded and motivated.
It reinforces our belief that a well-engineered bike can create genuine freedom for riders, whether in Singapore, Rome, or anywhere in the world.
For that, we’re incredibly grateful.
And as more riders share their journeys, we look forward to continuing what matters most:
crafting bikes that feel effortless to ride and seamlessly fit into everyday life.
Experience the Freedom Stefano Found in Rome
If you’re ready for a bike that moves with your life and never gets in the way, discover the TAKACHIA TIIME Series C20 PRO.
Lightweight, compact, and engineered for effortless riding, it is built for cities everywhere.
