“There’s an analogy with watch collecting: you don’t have to buy a Rolex to start a collection. You can start with a smaller brand with a beautiful mechanism and enjoy the process of working your way up to a Rolex,” he continued.
Even if you’re not shopping for yourself, Items like fitness mats, yoga blocks, and yoga straps can cost hundreds of dollars and can even be customized with initials in the leather, making them ideal gifts. For example, a fitness mat would make a great wedding gift for an exercise-loving couple.
One of the most interesting customization requests the company has received so far was from a customer in the Philippines: “The customer is a comic book nerd, so he wanted to customize two sets of Sofia, one in Batman style and the other in Iron Man style. One set was customized in red and gold, and the other in grey, black and dark wood,” Tay said.
“We meet people who already have a lot of checks in their life, so they become very sensitive to the small details. Another client asked us to match the colour of his car to British Green,” Guillamo added. “It’s a challenge for us, but we welcome requests like this. That’s what we aim for: to make our clients’ dreams and specifications come true.”
Besides equipping home gyms, Cycling Bears also partners with hotels, yachts, resorts and private clubs. Hospitality venues in Singapore that have showcased their equipment include the VIP Suite at Marina Bay Sands and The Robertson House at The Crest Collection. Trained in interior design, Tay is also a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) certified home gym designer.
