Nov 1997 In a mountain village with a population of 3000, 'Salone del Monte' opens.

In April of the same year, the family who had moved from Kamakura for lifestyle reform and had begun to build a bicycle mecca gets its first big break. Owners of Salone del Monte Kouta and Yuumi suddenly find themselves stars in the small community, the pro-shop Salone del Monte had opened on demand from that community. Renovating an old house in Tsukude Village, and carrying only Sunn bikes made by Phil, Med and Zoobab, the specialist shop prospers.

June 2000 Birth Of Commencal

Under President Max Commencal's strong leadership, Phil, Med and other young and brilliant staff develop Sunn into one of the world's best bicycle manufacturers. As the company grows and moves towards mass production, Max leaves and pursues his dream of bike making a second time. Taking many young designers and staff with him, Commencal is formed. The brand's debut model, the Supernormal, is an instant hit.