To Flippers
Message from Mark, the founder
First, I will call the iruka product owner “Flipper” from today. If you have iruka, iruCart, iruCarry or iruCatch, you are one of the Flippers.
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2019 was a big year for me and the company. The main events that we experienced were as follows.
- Launch of iruka
- Started sales at 9 stores in Tokyo and Yokohama, and expanded to 19 stores nationwide
- Launch in Indonesia, Singapore, and Hong Kong
- Joined Eurobike and Cycle Mode International
- Release of iruCart, iruCarry and iruCatch
Actually, about half a year has passed since the release of iruka, but I feel like it’s been several years already.
As I pass the coming new year, when I ask myself what I feel now, what I find is the phrase “I’m happy”. iruka is the product that realized the bicycle I wanted after 10 years. I run around Tokyo almost every day and sometimes across the country and abroad on that iruka — and there are people who like it, sympathize with my vision and story, and buy it although it’s not cheap. I couldn’t be happier. I appreciate the Flippers, the dealers and everyone who supports us. Thank you.
Well, 2020 may start with some unexpected news for the Flippers and the pre-Flippers. Please wait. Merry Christmas and happy new year.
Masaki Mark Kobayashi
Founder and President, iruka Inc.
At Cycle Mode International 2019