More bike shop tour videos Trek store in Japan - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pLCpe8SAmLHdm30.html Specialized Store in Japan - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/asqPd6931tS8k3U.html Cannondale store in Japan - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aJOGesKFzd_Hc2w.html Y's Road Osaka - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eL1da7aAtMzMZHk.html Folding Bike Warehouse - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jLOUeqWo3a7MeIE.html
@aumarigan3 жыл бұрын
Hi, the e-bikes in Japan are still made in Japan or are they made in China?
@Great_Sandwich3 жыл бұрын
I love having my Sunday morning coffee with you two folks. A lot of my subscriptions have to do with heavy political issues. But you two are like a fresh breeze. It's a nice change of pace. REALLY appreciate hanging out (albeit virtually) with Thuong and you, dude. Cheers.
@TwoWheelCruise3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for joining along :) Always nice to take a break from politics haha
@hikingfilming87083 жыл бұрын
I agree, Your channel is very real. I would like to see more city or neighborhood rides. I miss those cool rides you used to do to work along the rivers.
@NeonPixels81 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for these English-language videos! I'm a foreigner living in Japan but I just started learning Japanese, so finding English-language videos about life in Japan from non-foreigners is kindof tricky. I appreciate the insights of people who have actually lived in Japan long term.
@phillycheesetake3 жыл бұрын
My brother has a 2-wheel "long john" cargo bike with an alloy frame, electric assist, an internal gearbox, hydraulic disc brakes, and Gates belt drive. Before the electric cargo bike he had a regular hybrid, which he had to attend to daily and forced him back into his car regularly. E-bikes really do enable more than just ease of peddling, they can make a non-cyclist cycle, which is good for everyone. By the way, "pottering", is British English for just going out and about, either aimlessly or with a leisurely task. One of my favourite words, it's pronounced "pot-er-ing".
@TwoWheelCruise3 жыл бұрын
That sounds like a beast of a bike! It is great that they can help to get more people out on bikes. The pronunciation in Japanese is po-ta-rin-gu haha
@knit-sewdelight86642 ай бұрын
I find Japanese bikes to be much better, practical, and safe. Well built and smart. Thank you for sharing.
@barbrasosi3 жыл бұрын
Funny to see Yamaha and Panasonic bikes. Love it when you do these window shopping kind of vids
@TwoWheelCruise3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoy them! We haven't done one in a while, so this was fun to do.
@thecrazyToolfan3 жыл бұрын
Thoung: Let's go!! Cruz: and I took that personally, so now we're moving out of Japan.
@TwoWheelCruise3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@molybdnum3 жыл бұрын
LMAO
@Quarky_3 жыл бұрын
Both kinds of seats are very common in the Netherlands. I'm not a parent, but it looks pretty safe. Never seen any crashes like that, after all, these are commuter bikes. I really like it when I see the parent and kid having a nice conversation of all the stuff they are passing by while they are on the bike. Seems so intimate and great parent-kid bonding time. I wish I had this in my childhood (not from here)
@TwoWheelCruise3 жыл бұрын
It is nice seeing families on bikes together :)
@colinbarnes7053 жыл бұрын
Love your vids. I fell off my bike on Friday and my knee looks like a grapefruit, so I'm living vicariously through your shiminami kaido ride
@TwoWheelCruise3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Hope your knee heals up quick!
@vincerunnerretrobikevince42123 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the videos. I love Japan but can’t visit any time soon so I appreciate the videos.
@TwoWheelCruise3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@BTcycle3 жыл бұрын
Always enjoy your bike shop tours. Love to see more before you leave Japan.
@TwoWheelCruise3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! We'll try to film a few more before we leave.
@classifiedinformation63532 жыл бұрын
Soooooooo many bicycle varieties. And these were only a subcategory of bicycle. You two have expanded my knowledge of bicycles. John
@christill3 жыл бұрын
That Panasonic e-bike is bizarre (yet cool). It has a child seat and a front rack, but also has BMX bars and dirt tyres. The bars are Subrosa which is one of the top BMX brands. I think pottering around is to do something in a relaxed way. It’s quite old school British English though. Not commonly used these days.
@TwoWheelCruise3 жыл бұрын
It was a really weird kinda fusion bike, but I liked it haha. I never knew the word pottering before coming to Japan, but its very common here in the cycling community.
@majmaldcinformation5 ай бұрын
Very great sir, in your country electric bicycle electric bike is very great and beautiful and you have all kinds of electric bicycle
@luisarashirovideo7 ай бұрын
I like one of those Specialized e bikes
@cahal3 жыл бұрын
I never knew Panasonic sold electric bikes. Would be great if some of those Japanese manufacturers would experiment with selling those abroad. The cruise bike - LOL. Brilliant.
@TwoWheelCruise3 жыл бұрын
Loved the Cruise bike haha
@thecrazyToolfan3 жыл бұрын
Pottering is British, "pottering about the house" for "moving around in a usual semi busy manner".
@TwoWheelCruise3 жыл бұрын
Interesting, it's used for like random casual bike rides with food stops here
@thecrazyToolfan3 жыл бұрын
@@TwoWheelCruise it fits with the meaning.
@kennylippiatt3 жыл бұрын
We call those cruiser bikes here in Australia
@richardharris85383 жыл бұрын
In Canada it's putter. Same meaning. It's derived from an Old English word, potian, cognate with push.
@lordcharles75923 жыл бұрын
Hey Man, pottering is an English word, it just means doing a bit of this and a bit of that, mostly slowly with no stress and mostly no direction. Its usually used when you are doing something in the garden or house.
@TwoWheelCruise3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for explaining!
@verditang20002 жыл бұрын
Nice to see more bike and how to be safe to cycle in Japan as foriegner
@federicomaisch68123 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing
@sivaaditya19023 жыл бұрын
My favourite series bike shop tour is back, thank you~~ Stay healthy and keep up the good work!
@TwoWheelCruise3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! We gotta do some more of these :)
@straightcirclee3 жыл бұрын
Notif squad!!!
@TwoWheelCruise3 жыл бұрын
😎😎😎
@mycelebration52423 жыл бұрын
Awesome bro, thanks Keep on 💖🌺☺️
@TwoWheelCruise3 жыл бұрын
Thanks ✌️
@geraldshields90353 жыл бұрын
@Two Wheel Cruise (In reference to the bike that was outside the store) Maybe they are "E-Mamachari" bikes 😂
@dodginglions51632 жыл бұрын
very cool, thanks for sharing …!
@TwoWheelCruise2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@hikingfilming87083 жыл бұрын
As I have said before, The Japanese are really lucky to live in an environment where cycling around is so easy and enjoyed by so many at very little danger. Bangkok is just too hot and too dangerous and London for me is too hilly and too dangerous. Japan, at least the cities, seem to be very flat and safe. Thanks for another great video!
@TwoWheelCruise3 жыл бұрын
All Japanese cities are built in super flat valleys 😂
@hikingfilming87083 жыл бұрын
@@TwoWheelCruise paradise for cycling and I see why they need all those high banks to protect against flooding. I remember studying Japanese flood defences in geography.
@user-wt2rn1ki9n2 жыл бұрын
Gsx Fox has a Panasonic ebike. Love his vids. Yours too ;)
@lazaromanalo69683 жыл бұрын
Wow a new name is born Moto Velo!!!
@thumpernats3 жыл бұрын
That BESv model looks cool.
@TwoWheelCruise3 жыл бұрын
They look really unique
@NakaeAzuharu3 жыл бұрын
Thuong chan always cheerful. Hope my future wife also like her.
@TwoWheelCruise3 жыл бұрын
She's the best :)
@viktormaslennikov032 жыл бұрын
10:03 What are you doing, Stepcruz? 😂
@angelitocabo51103 жыл бұрын
how i wish i have one someday.
@andythousand3453 жыл бұрын
You both make excellent videos. Thank you.
@TwoWheelCruise3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andy!
@andythousand3453 жыл бұрын
@@TwoWheelCruise you’re welcome
@tasteapiana3 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate the bike shop tours you do, they help those of us who aren't able to get out there right now get an idea of what's available and other situations to keep an eye open for once we are able to. Personally, the name Specialized always weirds me out because in the USA that's what many services refer to disabled persons as, bus passes for those with special needs are labeled ''Specialized'', for example. I know, it's a trivial thing that only a 14 year old brain would worry about but, hey, I'm a lifeless nobody that doesn't deserve to even exist. Sue me.
@TwoWheelCruise3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I've never thought about it that way, but it is a strange name.
@100toeface3 жыл бұрын
I bought an 8d townie go electra bicycle from Motovelo daikanyama in Tokyo last year. Motovelo has hard to find ebikes that are of foreign design that somehow got past the Japan ebike regulations and are able to be legally sold here in Japan. The Townie go is a cruiser style bicycle and is actually comfortable, unlike 99.9% of bicycles sold in Japan. I further modified it with a harley davidson style monkey handlebar, spongy wonder seat and a redshock suspension seat post and veltop for extra comfort. I can cruise around the city in comfort without the parking restrictions of a motorcycle, and its more fun and more comfortable to ride than a motorcycle too.
@TwoWheelCruise3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like an awesome setup! They certainly had a nice lineup of unique ebikes.
@vinroc2 жыл бұрын
I love the plethora of 20 inch wheel bikes you can find in Asia
@TwoWheelCruise2 жыл бұрын
They do have a lot
@arvincabugnason67283 жыл бұрын
Are bike prices back to normal again or still expensive? And no shortage anymore? Great job! Keep up the bike vids. That niche alone is great as content.
@TwoWheelCruise3 жыл бұрын
Bike prices never increased here. Just a shortage of some parts.
@wilyamiyoo3 жыл бұрын
Basically the old mamacharis from Japan get shipped out here to the Philippines so we have these as well! But yeah some newer e-bikes from China are also available here already (brand new) and within that price range of e-bikes as well. But no more child racks.
@TwoWheelCruise3 жыл бұрын
That's good that they're starting to get more new bikes there now instead.
@markrito2 жыл бұрын
top demais as bikes tem o preco da specialized red?
@BaronOfHell6663 жыл бұрын
Is someone hinting they want a kid?
@TwoWheelCruise3 жыл бұрын
shhhh 😂
@pipfpv74893 жыл бұрын
i'm from germany and i have never seen these handlebar babyseats before and i agree they look kinda dangerous. e-bikes are very popular over here though due to some tax incentives and great leasing options. i think half the bikes i see on the roads these days are pedelecs. i bought a eMTB 2 years ago an i ride it so much that i have sold my car since i no longer needed it.
@TwoWheelCruise3 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! I saw a ton of people on ebikes when I was in Germany for Eurobike 2 years ago
@SingaporeUntold3 жыл бұрын
Harry Quinn. There’s a brand called United and also Alps that uses that slightly different brompton style where the front wheel is off the ground.
@TwoWheelCruise3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info!
@T-Crack3 жыл бұрын
The Besv bikes intrigue me, especially some of the unique style ones. Are you looking at Mamachari’s for any reason? 😉🤣 only joking.
@TwoWheelCruise3 жыл бұрын
They do look really unique. We were just passing by the area and thought some of the bikes looked interesting haha.
@grecinos23 жыл бұрын
How are you guys doing with offline storage for your videos? The cost of external hard drives has gone up by about 50% here in the U.S. Personally, I’m waiting for Black Friday as the prices seem to be on a downward trend (finally). Most of my videos are for show and tell so I can crunch them by 50% using Handbrake with minimal loss in quality.
@TwoWheelCruise3 жыл бұрын
We don't backup most of our videos. Maybe some shorter clips on dropbox, but that's it. We're going to test some external SSD for editing soon though. Technology is always more expensive here and rarely any good black friday deals :/
@kitty_s234563 жыл бұрын
Hi guys, first time to comment. Have you figured out where your next country is? I've heard that for Panama, visa-free stay will only be 90 days starting Oct 1. In Asia, only Bali/ Indonesia & Thailand are open for tourists. For Bali, you can get a business visa for 6 months (but it's quite pricey). I think Malaysia & SG allow certain countries but don't know if Japan is included in their lists. Taiwan is also possible, if you can get a teaching job there. You can also teach English online from TH or Bali. I also think Thuong will have less culture shock if in Asia (aside from language differences). Check out Ralph Clesca's vlog - they transferred to Bali from VN. Btw, Thuong looks great in a dress. Good luck in all your future ventures! 😊👍🏼🇵🇭
@TwoWheelCruise3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! We're not sure yet, but first stop will likely be Thailand. Panama already reduced visa free to 90 days for Vietnamese earlier, but we'd like to stay in Asia if possible. Bali business visa is currently closed, but if they bring that back we'll likely go there first.
@44033233 жыл бұрын
I have seen a picture of myself in the front child seat. But I have no memory of being in a child seat.
@TwoWheelCruise3 жыл бұрын
Same for me for most childhood memories.
@danvalenzuela51563 жыл бұрын
Nice
@danvalenzuela51563 жыл бұрын
Staysafe
@jaxng75283 жыл бұрын
Woah there is even a Panasonic ebike, really don't get to see this much variety of ebike in Singapore bike shop. But would go for that Merida ebike.
@TwoWheelCruise3 жыл бұрын
Yep, lots of Panasonic ebikes here.
@enriquevillasenor93863 жыл бұрын
As always, great tour and commentary. Interesting variety of ebikes. Have you seen the newish Vanmoof ebike? Some are calling it the “Tesla” ebike. I would definitely be interested in your perspective. Be well !! Blessings! 🚴🏽♂️🚴🏽♂️🚴🏽♂️
@TwoWheelCruise3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yeah, that bike looks really cool!
@paullunn39843 жыл бұрын
More bike shop videos please
@TwoWheelCruise3 жыл бұрын
For sure!
@ecm863 жыл бұрын
BESV he's a newer ebike brand out of Taiwan that's been around since 2013 but I've seen them popping up more and more since 2018. I've seen their "Lena CF1" model in the wild once or twice. They're still pretty scarce though. At least in around where I live in New Taipei City. They're probably around in abundance across the bridge in Taipei which is where I seen one before. They are still quite expensive for most e-bike shoppers here since most of them are older people or Southeast Asians for the majority. Many e-bikes that are more like e-scooters here are popular and go for less and have more range. But I can see the appeal to the 20-40 crowd who want something that stands out and really care to invest in a quality/stylish bicycle. I personally think it's got its market figured out and does well. Their fresh designs and increasingly better prices with the new Voltani model shows promise.
@TwoWheelCruise3 жыл бұрын
The designs look really cool. I see them in shops a lot now, but never see anyone actually riding them outside.
@oldceylon74112 жыл бұрын
Im from sri lanka this days we are running out of fual this is good solution because im walking for work more than 8 km one trip .how much is this one or used one
@TheProjectX33 жыл бұрын
Definitely would like to see a Cruise (bike) review XD
@TwoWheelCruise3 жыл бұрын
Haha gonna have to see if they have a demo model
@daveadriffield72963 жыл бұрын
Please show us the Trek store.
@daveadriffield72963 жыл бұрын
Is the net on the basket so the baby can't get away?
@molybdnum3 жыл бұрын
One thing I'm realizing has been consistent through these shop tours is a lack of cargo bikes, like the Yuba, Urban Arrow, Ferla, etc. It's kind of curious how Japan as so many shopping, family, utility-comfort Mama-Charis, but hasn't embraced the Bakfiets. Arguably slapping a big bucket on the front of a tricycle would serve the multi-purpose use of grocery runs and hauling young kids around better. Is it about the space concern? Maybe Japanese city-dwellers not want to inconvenience anyone around them with a big cargo bike?
@barbrasosi3 жыл бұрын
My impression is that Bakfiets are really good for urban alleys but are only popular because in NL there are places you can't access/inconvenient by cars or parking is a hassle. If there is no difference in access & parking, people might prefer to just use cars to carry their cargo instead.
@TwoWheelCruise3 жыл бұрын
Cargo bikes haven't really taken off in Japan yet. I think one of the big reasons is lack of parking space and also Japanese people are so used to mamachari bikes being the standard.
@CowboyDave18122 жыл бұрын
Why do you never see recumbent bikes or trikes in Japan?
@thumpernats3 жыл бұрын
Whats the Yamaha mountain bike at 11:44 ? look interesting.
@HAL-xu2ds3 жыл бұрын
super
@TwoWheelCruise3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@dlorion13773 жыл бұрын
Any brompton electric? Cost?
@fakiyafemi41014 ай бұрын
I am interested in Japan How can you help me move to Japan I am in need of unskilled job Thank you
@lurpexyt99383 жыл бұрын
Hello, have you guys ever heard of SE Racing? It’s a popular BMX brand in the US and I see that some teens in Japan are using them. I was wondering if you know anything about them and if so maybe you could shed some light on it. I’d really appreciate it
@TwoWheelCruise3 жыл бұрын
Sorry, I don't know about that.
@AzharMahmood-nh9oxАй бұрын
Pls someone can contact me to guide about bicycle in Japan. I like to buy bicycles. Thank you
@dlorion13773 жыл бұрын
Would u know how much a Bianchi Fretta cost from Y! Store?
@TwoWheelCruise3 жыл бұрын
No idea
@samanthahewavitharana49443 жыл бұрын
Can you put a video of kids bycicles and kids dirtbike
@TwoWheelCruise3 жыл бұрын
Haven't been to any kids specialty shops.
@Urban_Arkitek19893 жыл бұрын
prices are similar here Cebu , Philippines depends on the type of bike.
@TwoWheelCruise3 жыл бұрын
At least they're not more expensive
@daveadriffield72963 жыл бұрын
Trek Verge X11 2021
@yeg16592 жыл бұрын
Just vlog 3 wheels bike store in japan if they have
@daveadriffield72963 жыл бұрын
I never seen bikes like this in the UK; they may be illegal. We have babies though, I've seen those
@lukwagokato1726 Жыл бұрын
How can I get in Uganda 🇺🇬
@ZHINODA3 жыл бұрын
Do they do shipping to asia
@TwoWheelCruise3 жыл бұрын
Don't think so
@freezkeer3 жыл бұрын
wish they would get more e-mtb`s over here like GT, Haibike, Cube, etc. Wonder why they don`t.
@TwoWheelCruise3 жыл бұрын
They have to get custom specifications which are more costly, extra inspections, and importing is expensive..
@freezkeer3 жыл бұрын
@@TwoWheelCruise it`s weird because they have some Specialized, Trek, Scott, and for some reason Merida. And they have GT bikes but no e-bikes and instead they have so many different kinds of other brands from lesser known companies like you`ve shown in your video.
@cajunsushi3 жыл бұрын
Is there a bike shortage in Japan like here in the USA?
@TwoWheelCruise3 жыл бұрын
Not really, but there is less stock now since other countries are getting priority with their super high demand. No real big changes in the Japanese market.
@HeartNDagger183 жыл бұрын
Cool there’s a cat
@HeartNDagger183 жыл бұрын
That besv bike looks cool
@HeartNDagger183 жыл бұрын
I’m not a fan of ebikes tbh
@Jb-oo4gg3 жыл бұрын
Hey! Another nice video! You should collaborate with Ericsurf6! (:
@TwoWheelCruise3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Isn't he in Tokyo?
@Jb-oo4gg3 жыл бұрын
@@TwoWheelCruise I’m not sure, but he is in Japan. He loves to do vending machine videos. He did some with Tomoko
@user-br4ct8tt3o3 жыл бұрын
I love Japan but price not good for me 🙃
@patricksmith19716 Жыл бұрын
Too expensive, thought they would be cheaper🇨🇦
@EndoplasmicReticulum73 жыл бұрын
Mama-aka chari, maybe🤔?
@TwoWheelCruise3 жыл бұрын
Lots of mamachari-type bikes here
@scorpinking74033 жыл бұрын
Yesterday i got a Japan used folding bike for 50$ 🥰😍 and it's in good condition
@TwoWheelCruise3 жыл бұрын
Nice deal!
@daveadriffield72963 жыл бұрын
I have a Thousand helmet
@user-uz8cg8hc6f2 жыл бұрын
where is it yamaha electronic 😫😫😫😫😫
@microgr773 жыл бұрын
2:50. Cmon man, make her a mum……….
@kujiragodzilla3 жыл бұрын
故障している自転車を修理して、私も自転車生活スタートします!
@TwoWheelCruise3 жыл бұрын
ナイス!😎
@mohamadmansor2279 Жыл бұрын
Yes dangerous
@sasasassa46153 жыл бұрын
3:00 I think you didn't get the message.......
@TwoWheelCruise3 жыл бұрын
😂
@ianmangham45702 жыл бұрын
Shite
@omaramoodi3057 Жыл бұрын
Pottering is a generic English Word.
@Ultimaniacx43 жыл бұрын
The biking community of the human shields. I agree, would not strap a kid to the front.